SWS Wetland Programs - Western Washington University

Western Washington University

Department of Environmental Science

Contact Person:
John Rybczyk
Western Washington University, Dept. of Envi. Sci.
Bellingham, WA 98225

Phone:360-650-2081.

Website:Western Washington University

Website:Department of Environmental Science

Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science: Yes
Bachelor of Arts: Yes
Master of Science: Yes
Master of of Arts: Yes
Ph.D:No
Other:No

Sample Degrees Offered
1)Environmental Science, B.S., M.S.
2)Planning and Environmental Policy, M.A.
3)Environmental Studies, Journalism, B.A.
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Faculty Name Email Research Interest
John Rybczyk john.rybczyk@wwu.edu wetland ecosystem modelling, invasive species

Brian Bingham bingham@cc.wwu.edu mangrove ecology, coastal benthic ecology

Leo Bodensteiner loebode@cc.wwu.edu lacustrine systems, fish ecology

Robin Matthews rmathews@wwu.edu watershed management

Steve Sulkin sulkin@cc.wwu.edu estuaries

Faculty Name	Email	Research Interest
John Rybczyk	john.rybczyk@wwu.edu	wetland ecosystem modelling, invasive species
Brian Bingham	bingham@cc.wwu.edu	mangrove ecology, coastal benthic ecology
Leo Bodensteiner	loebode@cc.wwu.edu	lacustrine systems, fish ecology
Robin Matthews	rmathews@wwu.edu	watershed management
Steve Sulkin	sulkin@cc.wwu.edu	estuaries

Program Strengths
1)Estuarine ecology and managment
2)Spatial Information and Analysis (GIS minor available)
3)Environmental Policy, Journalism

Special Facilities:
Shannon Point Marine Center: http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~spmc

Extra Information:
Western Washington University is situated on Bellignham Bay between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Located on Puget Sound, Huxley College is an ideal location for studying coastal systems.