36th Annual Conference in Tacoma, WA
October 4-6, 2023
“Fish and Beyond in Our Lakes”
Click HERE to register for the conference!
Session Schedule
Wednesday, October 4 – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Workshop: Aquatic Invasive Species
Thursday, October 5 – 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Welcome & Plenary
Session 1: Saving Salmon
Session 2: Invasive Plants
Lunch & WALPA Update
Session 3: Human Impacts
Session 4: Regulations & Funding
Poster Presentations & Social Hour
Friday, October 6 – 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Session 5: Harmful Algal Bloom Management
Session 6: Lake Research
Student Early Career Panel – see related Waterline Article HERE
Location and Directions
The conference and social event will be held in the William E. Phillip Hall. The address is 1918 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma WA 98402. It is about a 10 minute walk from the Mariott Tacoma Downtown Hotel.
To get to UW Tacoma from Interstate 5:
- Take exit 133 (Tacoma City Center) onto I-705.
- Follow signs to I-705.
- From I-705, take the first exit to S. 21st Street.
- At the light at the top of the exit ramp, turn left onto S. 21st Street.
- The next traffic light is Pacific Avenue. When you cross Pacific Avenue, the campus is on your right.
Parking
Parking is very limited in front of the event space and limited to 90 minutes. There are a number of pay parking lots on and around campus. Most street parking on campus is metered and limited to 90 minutes. You can park for free at the Tacoma Dome Station Garage and ride the free Link light rail to campus. Keep in mind that, on weekdays, this garage is often full between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.There are several pay-to park lot options along S 17th St, just north of the event location. Please allow time to park and walk to the event venue.
The UWT has a map of parking lot options available HERE
Hotel Accommodations
The Room block has closed. You may be able to get the group rate by calling the Marriott Tacoma Downtown by calling 206-208-1111. Mention WA State Lake Protection to receive the group rate of $126 + taxes/fees or the current GSA rate for a single room. Parking is $16 per day.