2017 Summer Lecture Series

The 30th Annual Summer Lecture Series at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually NWR will be held Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Norm Dicks Visitor Center auditorium in July and August. The auditorium seats 100 people and the doors open at 6:00 p.m. and all lectures are free. Thanks to Friends of Nisqually NWR Complex for their support of the summer lecture series.

August 2

For Heaven’s Sake Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation

Claudia Supensky, Director/Founder; and David Supensky, Project Manger
Wildlife Rehabilitation – licensed with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife

This presentation is intended to inform and educate attendees about wildlife rescue and rehabilitation – various species – public involvement/action when finding animals that need help – and our mission:  “FHSARR is dedicated to the preservation of orphaned and injured animals (wildlife) by providing quality care and treatment in a safe, secure and nurturing environment while preparing them for release into their natural habitat,” – FHSARR is an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

August 9

Global Ocean – Human Culture: Past, Present and Future

John R. Delaney, Ph.D.
Professor of Oceanography, University of Washington, and TED talk speaker

The well being of all life on earth depends on our planetary ocean. The ocean also plays a key role the health of our global economic framework. Yet, most citizens of the world do not appreciate the ocean’s interactive complexity, the diversity of its utility, and its underlying influence on past and present cultural changes. The powerful roles the ocean plays in terms of human history, trade, commerce, resources, hazards, science, education, warfare, defense, the arts, entertainment and the modulation of our climate are largely unrecognized by most members of our global society.   This presentation explores and expands on these and related themes with the goal of developing an integrated awareness of the central, interconnected functions that our global ocean basin plays in our planetary society of nations and individuals.

August 16

Wet and Wild!  Marine Wildlife Medicine in the Pacific Northwest

Lesanna L Lahner, DVM, MPH
Executive Director and Veterinarian of Sealife Response + Rehab + Research (SR3)

Dr. Lahner’s passion and practice is to promote conservation and improve ecosystem and community health through exceptional veterinary medical care and scientific research. She is a wildlife veterinarian that specializes in sea life. In addition to her role with SR3, Dr. Lahner serves as the veterinarian for Sarvey Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and works closely with agencies that oversee stranded or injured marine mammals and sea turtles in Washington and Oregon including NOAA and USFWS.

August 23

The Cocktail That Kills Coho: Stormwater Runoff Problems and Solutions

Jenifer McIntyre
Assistant Professor Aquatic Toxicology Washington State University – Puyallup REC

When it rains, a toxic soup of chemicals wash off roads and other impervious surfaces into nearby water bodies. Dr. McIntyre will give an overview on the toxic problem of urban stormwater runoff, its unique ability to kill coho, and some of the solutions that scientists and practitioners are developing.