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.

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?

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!