Soundwatch is a successful and internationally acclaimed education and monitoring program working to reduce vessel disturbance to orcas and other marine wildlife in the Salish Sea region of Washington State (USA) and British Columbia (Canada). 

When: Thursday, February 6th

Time: 6:30 to 8 pm 
Where: WEC/WCV Office, 1402 3rd Ave, Suite 1400
What: Hear what we’re planning for the year, get trained on important skills and find out ways you can volunteer with our campaigns. 

The course will address the impacts of environmental change on human health. It will use a multidisciplinary approach to address the interplay between environmental change (including but not limited to climate change) and emerging infectious diseases. 

Wildlands Studies Student Info Session,
TUESDAY,JANUARY 28th: 5:00 PM – ANDERSON 22
Wildlands Studies field projects provide students with the opportunity to join backcountry study teams as working field associates, studying environmental impact assessment, environmental policy, geologic, climatic and topographic factors that support various habitats, and the relationships between environments and culture.  

Garden to honor life of former UW program administrator

The windows of Wallace Hall will soon overlook a new garden where students and faculty alike can enjoy basking in the sun as a celebration of the life of a beloved faculty member. 

Forestry lab ups bar for green labs at UW | UW Today

PoE students in the news! 

POSITION DETAILS:
Program on the Environment seeks two enthusiastic undergraduate students to work as peer TAs in Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations. This is an exceptional opportunity!  Peer TAs are mentored by faculty, lead their own discussion section, get great teaching experience, and earn credit towards their degree. 

Climate-Migration, Local Conditions and Law: Food Security, Land Tenure and Gender 
The University of Washington School of Law and the Washington Journal of Environmental Law and Policy (WJELP) will be hosting a symposium regarding climate change and its migration affects and concerns.  

Hello PoE students!
One of the questions Julie and I hear the most from new majors is: “Can I get a job with this major?”
We have a great record of Environmental Studies alumni going on to successful careers (both environmental and otherwise).