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Science panel approves 2026 work priorities; asks for follow-up on conferences and coordination
Summary
The Puget Sound Partnership science panel approved its 2026 work priorities and agreed to pursue follow-up on re-engaging larger conferences and coordination with the Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference; motions to approve were moved and seconded and passed by reaction vote.
The science panel formally approved its 2026 work priorities during the February meeting after a brief discussion and a motion.
Jillian Reitz (boards team) summarized the work priorities that guide the panel's agenda and fall workshop planning. Eric Strecker moved to approve the agenda earlier in the meeting, and later Michelle McClure moved to approve the panel's 2026 work priorities. Marguerite Papillano seconded the motion and the priorities were approved by the panel by reaction (participants used the meeting's green-check reactions; no roll-call tally was recorded).
Panelists asked for an item to explore re-engaging broader, multi-day conferences in the fall (examples discussed included the Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference and the earlier science-policy workshops). The co-chairs said the executive group would discuss options with PSP staff and return to the panel in April or July with a plan for possible involvement.
Procedural notes: the panel postponed approval of the December meeting summary to later in the agenda and then approved it near the meeting's close. The co-chairs confirmed the next panel meeting will be April 23 (hybrid).
