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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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Upcoming Events

September 12, 2026-20

Whatcom Water Week 2026

Whatcom Water Week is an annual community event that celebrates the water resources of Whatcom County.  Water Week offers many different family-friendly events throughout the county with opportunities to have fun, learn, and make a difference. Check out the full list of Water Week Events.

More Upcoming Events
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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: 

2 Economic Interest 

Nooksack Tribe Representative

If interested in applying, contact Dana Daniels at ddaniels@co.whatcom.wa.us  

 

Members meet the first Thursday of each month

 

APPLY ONLINE

MRC 2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Read about our work and accomplishments in 2025!

DOWNLOAD REPORT HERE