Meetings & Events
All MRC meetings are open the public. Active participation is encouraged. Please see MRC Policies and Procedures (2023) regarding meeting protocols and formal public comment.
November
MRC Member Vacancies
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.
December
December 2025 MRC Meeting (hybrid)
January
January 2026 MRC meeting
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted by Zoom. Meeting formats alternate month-to-month. All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- community updates
- guest speaker
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner committee updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
February
February 2026 MRC meeting *virtual*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted by Zoom. Meeting formats alternate month-to-month. All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- community updates
- guest speaker
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner committee updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
March
March 2026 MRC meeting *hybrid*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted by Zoom. Meeting formats alternate month-to-month. All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- community updates
- guest speaker
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner committee updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
April
April 2026 MRC Meeting *virtual*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted by Zoom. Meeting formats alternate month-to-month. All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- community updates
- guest speaker
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner committee updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
May
May 2026 MRC Meeting *hybrid*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted by Zoom. Meeting formats alternate month-to-month. All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- community updates
- guest speaker
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner committee updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
June
June 2026 MRC meeting *virtual*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted by Zoom. Meeting formats alternate month-to-month. All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- community updates
- guest speaker
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner committee updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
August
August 2026 MRC meeting *hybrid*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted by Zoom. Meeting formats alternate month-to-month. All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- community updates
- guest speaker
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner committee updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
September
September 2026 MRC meeting *virtual*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted by Zoom. Meeting formats alternate month-to-month. All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- community updates
- guest speaker
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner committee updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
October
October 2026 MRC Meeting *hybrid*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted by Zoom. Meeting formats alternate month-to-month. All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- community updates
- guest speaker
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner committee updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
November
November 2026 MRC Meeting *virtual*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted by Zoom. Meeting formats alternate month-to-month. All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- community updates
- guest speaker
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner committee updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
December
December 2026 MRC Meeting *hybrid*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted by Zoom. Meeting formats alternate month-to-month. All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- community updates
- guest speaker
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner committee updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)