Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA)

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

Thank you for sharing! PNWA was proud to honor Beth Coffey with the Golden Anchor Award in recognition of her years of service and leadership in the Northwest maritime community. We are grateful for her partnership and impact on our region’s waterways.

: The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) recently awarded a “Golden Anchor award to Beth Coffey, former NWD Programs Director. According to PNWA:

“The Golden Anchor Award honors PNWA members who have demonstrated years of dedicated involvement and made significant contributions to the maritime industry. As they move into the next chapter of their lives, this recognition celebrates their lasting impact on the PNWA community and the broader maritime network, reflecting a legacy of leadership, commitment, and service that continues to strengthen our region’s waterways.”

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11/14/2025

The Port is looking for a Deputy Director to join the team!

For a detailed job description and link to application, please visit:
https://portcw.com/career-opportunities/

This posting closes Sunday, November 23rd at 5:00pm.

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

Want to see real progress for clean energy and salmon in the Northwest? It starts with collaboration—not the courtroom. This Seattle Times Op Ed underscores the need for constructive dialogue to meet our region’s clean energy goals while continuing to improve fish populations.

PNWA supports efforts that bring stakeholders together to pursue practical, science-based solutions, especially those that protect the reliable navigation system our regional economy depends on, alongside hydropower, irrigation, and flood control.

This article calls on Washington Governor Bob Ferguson, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, and other leaders to focus energy on pragmatic partnership rooted in science rather than litigation.

Read the full piece and join the conversation on how collaborative, balanced solutions can move our region forward:
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/future-of-clean-energy-and-salmon-depends-on-collaboration-not-courts/

11/14/2025

Despite progress, the conversation around salmon recovery has too often resorted to litigation or decision-making behind closed doors, not collaboration.

11/13/2025

Check out our latest Nor’wester Newsletter!

PNWA has been busy advocating for our members, supporting critical infrastructure, and celebrating the many successes across the Pacific Northwest maritime community.

From navigation and hydropower to trade, shipbuilding, and regional partnerships, there is so much happening in our industry — and even more to look forward to.

Learn more about the people, projects, and progress shaping the Pacific Northwest maritime sector.

🔗 Read the latest edition here: https://www.pnwa.net/norwester-news-902/

11/13/2025

The Japan Biscuit Association recently visited U.S. wheat farmers in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho to learn more about U.S. wheat production and how the high-quality wheat they rely on for their products is grown.

More than 90% of Japanese biscuits are made with U.S. Western White wheat, a blend of U.S. soft white and white club wheat. 🌾

Learn more about their visit at the link below ⬇️
https://bit.ly/47Z2esB

11/13/2025

ODA Shellfish Desk, 503-986-4726Meghan Dugan, ODFW, 541-315-6629

11/13/2025

11/11/2025

Today, we honor and acknowledge the sacrifices and accomplishments of our veterans. It is our privilege to express our gratitude to our veterans, our current active-duty service members, and their families.
Link: Learn more: https://department.va.gov/veterans-day/

10/28/2025

Check out the PNWA article in the Idaho Grain Producers Association Magazine! Keeping the River Highway Open: How PNWA Protects Idaho's Grain Growers and the Columbia Snake Supply Chain. Read all about it: https://www.idahograin.org/idaho-grain-magazine/