CHRN Annual Meeting

The Coastal Hazards Resilience Network (CHRN) regularly holds an annual meeting that focuses on coastal resilience partnership building and information sharing. These annual meetings provide an opportunity for network members from across Washington’s Pacific Coast, Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Puget Sound to connect with one another, discuss current issues, learn about ongoing projects, and coordinate on future efforts.

CHRN members are encouraged to reach out with ideas, questions, or share possible topics for the upcoming annual meeting by emailing the network’s co-manager, Noah Linck at nlin461@ecy.wa.gov

Current Year

2026

Registration is Now Open! The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held all-day on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in Lacey, WA. Space is limited – registration opens in early 2026.

The Annual Meeting brings together coastal decision-makers, planners, resource managers, researchers, and fellow practitioners for a collaborative day of knowledge sharing and relationship-building in support of Washington’s coastal resilience initiatives. This dynamic day will highlight different coastal resilience efforts around the state and provide opportunities to connect with experts to troubleshoot challenges and move projects forward. Last year’s Annual Meeting had over 150 attendees from over 60 different organizations, including state and federal agencies, local governments, Tribes, universities, nonprofits, and the private sector.

Register here by April 15, 2026. Registration is free, but space is limited.

New to the CHRN Annual Meeting? Check out Surfrider’s reflections from the 2025 Annual Meeting, which shares that:

“From sea level rise to stronger storms to the erosion of our beaches, Washington’s coasts are facing urgent threats that require creative and collaborative action. This convening reaffirmed that true resilience isn’t just about infrastructure or modeling–it’s about people.”