Patrick Christie
August 21, 2018
Policy pivot: A new emphasis on restoration to protect Puget Sound
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University of Washington researchers have found policies are shifting toward restoration projects that include input from more groups and offer a range of benefits to Puget Sound, including flood control, salmon recovery, recreation and habitat protection.
May 15, 2017
Code of conduct needed for ocean conservation, study says
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A diverse group of the world’s leading experts in marine conservation is calling for a Hippocratic Oath for ocean conservation ― not unlike the pledge physicians take to uphold specific ethical standards when practicing medicine.
December 6, 2016
Put people at the center of conservation, new study advises
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People must be part of the equation in conservation projects to increase local support and effectiveness, according to a new study by the University of Washington and other institutions.