Revitalizing and Preserving Whatcom
County Marine Resources
for Future Generations
The Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) was established by the County Council in 1999 to protect and enhance the local marine environment and contribute to the protection of the marine environment of the Northwest Straits. The Whatcom MRC is one of seven MRCs established in the Northwest Straits region as part of the federal Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative.
MRC meetings are held the first Thursday of the month from 6 to 8 pm at Whatcom County Civic Center, 322 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham, 2nd floor conference room. Meetings are open to the public.
"State of the Marine Resources in Whatcom County" Worksession
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Whatcom MRC will host a worksession with presentations by regional experts. Presentations will focus on the status and threats of the following selected resources:
- shellfish beds
- eelgrass
- water quality
- forage fish
- saltmarshes
The worksession is part of the committee's strategic planning process and is open to public participation. Please email or call Public Works Natural Resources at (360) 676-6876 for more information and to RSVP.
The Whatcom County MRC is pleased to announce the release of its 10 Year Report to the Community. The report highlights some of the committee's accomplishments in the decade since its inception, while showcasing marine resources that are important to our community.
Whatcom Marine Resources Committee 10 Year Report to the Community Released!
Click here for a PDF version of the report, or please contact Whatcom County Public Works - Natural Resources for a hard copy.
Marine News and Events — Stay up-to-date with local marine news and events.
Marine Data — Explore specific stretches of shoreline in Whatcom County or specific marine resources found locally using this map series.
Marine Life Fact Sheets — Learn more about plants and animals that you find in and around the marine waters of Whatcom County
