The Role of Shoreline Restoration in Marine Ecosystem Recovery: Lessons from the San Juan Islands

Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 4:30 pm

With over 400 miles of marine shoreline located in the heart of the Salish Sea, nearshore habitats in the San Juan Archipelago play a key role in local and regional marine ecosystem recovery. Learn more about collaborative shoreline research, protection, and restoration efforts in the islands, including successes, challenges, and opportunities for the future.

Tina Whitman

Science Director at Friends of the San Juans

Tina is staff scientist for Friends of the San Juans where she has led shoreline research, restoration and protection programs since 2002. Tina received a Master of Science from the University of Oregon and has over 30 years’ experience in coastal and place-based conservation in the northeast and the northwest. Tina lives on Orcas Island with her family and is happiest on a beach, for work or play.

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