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The Whatcom Marine Resources Committee (MRC) is a voluntary citizens advisory group to Whatcom County Government. The MRC works to protect and restore marine resources in the Puget Sound area through scientific monitoring, nearshore restoration projects, and community education.

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May 2026 MRC Meeting *hybrid*

: 322 N. Commercial St. (Garden Level conference room), Bellingham OR zoom (link in agenda)
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Voluntary No-Anchor Zones

Bluff at Lily Point

Local Shore Friendly Resource

Be Whale Wise Flag

Be Whale Wise

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Catch More Crab

Volunteers kayak through a kelp bed at Cherry Point Volunteers surveying kelp bed via kayak. Credit: Dana Daniels

Whatcom Marine Resources Committee - Member Vacancies

Join us to revitalize and preserve Whatcom County’s marine resources for current and future generations. We have vacancies available to represent various interest groups including: 

1 Economic Interest 

1 Citizen-at-Large

Nooksack Tribe Representative

For more information contact Austin Rose at arose@co.whatcom.wa.us  

 

Members meet the first Thursday of each month

 

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MRC 2024 ANNUAL REPORT
Read about our work and accomplishments in 2024!

CLICK HERE