College of the Environment Events

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Wildfire Smoke-Derived Black Carbon Deposition on the Greenland Ice Sheet: Integrating Remotely Sensed, Modeled, and In-Situ Data to Investigate Smoke Deposition Patterns and Albedo Reduction

Ella Hall

May 1 2025, 4:30pm - 4:45 pm

Talk Location

AW 204

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Cross-latitude drivers of snowmelt and albedo reduction: the impact of snow nutrients on growth and pigmentation of snow algae in Alaska, Washington, and the Antarctic.

Ellie Ryan

May 1 2025, 4:45pm - 5:00 pm

Talk Location

AW 204

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Claws for Concern: The European Green Crab Invasion of Padilla Bay

Kaitlin Macaranas

May 1 2025, 5:00pm - 5:20 pm

Talk Location

AW 204

In the News

College of the Environment faculty publish new research on fish traits, blue carbon, and more

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25th Annual WWU Scholars Week Call for Submissions

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WWU student to facilitate 'eco-anxiety café' workshops open to the Western community

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