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Partnerships and Co-Creations Across the Differences: Lessons Learned from Multi-Benefits Coastal Resilience Efforts in Washington

Guest speaker: Dr. Sanpisa Sritrairat

The coastline and floodplains across coastal Washington, including in Snohomish County, are facing complex challenges with competing needs among diverse stakeholders. The changing climate and environment impose further difficulties. This talk will discuss examples and lessons learned from various resilience efforts across coastal Washington that focus on balancing ecological, economics, and community needs. A common key to successful coastal resilience efforts starts with a strong collaboration and partnership of diverse stakeholders. The talk will also highlight how the multi-agency Washington Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team (COHORT) is working with local communities, local governments, and state and federal agencies to support local coastal resilience efforts and how you can contribute.

Dr. Sanpisa Sritrairat is an ecologist, hydrogeologist, and environmental educator who has many years of experience working on coastal restorations and climate change adaptation. She is part of the Coastal Resilience Team at Washington Sea Grant and a core member of the Washington Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team (COHORT). As part of the COHORT, her team aims to work collaboratively with diverse communities and interests in the cocreation of projects designed to enhance capacities that address current and future challenges arising from changing coastal systems.