Willapa-Grays Harbor
Estuary Collaborative
Resilient working estuaries
for generations to come
The Willapa-Grays Harbor Estuary Collaborative is a group of local, tribal, state, federal, industry, and environmental organizations committed to increasing the resilience of communities and ecosystems on the southwest Washington coast while building trust and common understandings.
Learn more about who we are and what we do
News and Announcements
The WGHEC releases a statement regarding European Green Crab
2023 Quarterly Meeting Schedule
The Collaborative meets quarterly to share updates, learn from research partners, advance annual objectives, and develop management recommendations. Members of the public are invited to observe meetings and provide comments.
Quarterly meetings are typically held in-person from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with a virtual participation option via Zoom.
- February 16, 2023 – Events on Emerson in Hoquiam
- May 11, 2023 – Capital Event Center in Tumwater
- August 30, 2023 – Tradewinds on the Bay Event Center in Tokeland
- November 2, 2023 – Willapa Harbor Community Center in South Bend
For more information on how to attend a quarterly meeting, visit the Washington Sea Grant Facilitation Team webpage.
2023 Subgroups
We also encourage public participation in Collaborative Subgroups, which work on specific issues and targeted projects between quarterly meetings.
- Local Capacity and Workforce Development
- Education and Outreach
- Funding and Resources
- System Modeling
For more information on how to join a Subgroup, visit the Washington Sea Grant Facilitation Team webpage.
