The Whatcom Marine Resources Committee (MRC) is a diverse group of informed citizens serving to promote and facilitate actions that will protect and restore the marine ecosystem and its resources.  There are vacancies available to represent various interest groups.  Click for more information.

Pacific Herring spawning season is in full swing!  So far this year, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife have seen herring spawn spawn at Semiahmoo Bay, Skagit Bay, Fidalgo Bay, Port Susan and Port Gamble.  Check out this info card on identifying and reporting ‘white water’ (a potential indication of herring spawning) and help the WDFW survey team.

Join virtually for an evening learning about flood risk in Whatcom County and discussing potential strategies for adapting and increasing resilience.

Do you have questions about your drinking water?  Join us on Tuesday May 6 to get answers! 

• Where does your drinking water come from?
• How is it kept clean and safe for you to drink?
• Are you thirsty to learn more about municipal drinking water, water associations, or well water?
• How can you conserve water?

Whatcom County’s Future Shorelines Project is looking ahead over the next 50+ years to better understand the risks created by rising sea levels and bigger rainstorms and identify ways to reduce impacts.

Come learn about how Birch Bay shorelines will continue to change and discuss adaptation strategies that could help make the Birch Bay community more resilient to change.

Save the Date. Join the Northwest Straits Foundation's annual Spring Celebration on Saturday, May 17, at Larrabee State Park. It will be free and open to the public. Bring your friends and family for a beach walk to learn about marine life, help with vegetation along a coastal trail, and enjoy our community picnic and games. 

Stay tuned - more information and registration coming soon!