Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative

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Whatcom Marine Resources Committee

Blood star photo by Jim Ramaglia Whatcom MRC's main purpose is to guide local communities, using up-to-date information and scientific expertise, to achieve the important goals of resource conservation and habitat protection within the Northwest Straits.

The mission of the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee is revitalizing and preserving Whatcom County marine resources for future generations. There are five citizen-based marine interest groups represented in the Whatcom County MRC. In addition, the MRC has representation from elected officials, local tribes, and local government staff.

Click here to see some of the reports from Whatcom County MRC.

MRC Members

Conservation/Environmental: Andrea Olah, Wendy Steffensen
Recreational Interest: Gerald Larson, Ron Akeson (co-chair)
Economic Interest: Buck Meloy, Susan Burke, Jeff Chalfant
Scientific Experience: Chris Fairbanks, Mark Herrenkohl, Andrea MacLennan
Citizen at Large: Ken Carrasco, Bob Cecile (co-chair), Keats Garman
Elected Officials: Barbara Ryan
Tribal Representatives: Harlan James, Bob Kelly, Jr.
Ex-Officio: Alan Chapman, Clare Fogelsong, Michael Stoner, Erika Stroebel

Contact
Erika Stroebel
Whatcom Co. Stormwater Division
322 N. Commercial, Suite 110
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-676-6876
estroebe@co.whatcom.wa.us

Whatcom MRC Meetings Date: First Thursday of each month
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: 322 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham

Click the link below to go directly to the Whatcom MRC website:
www.whatcom-mrc.wsu.edu

Logo of the Whatcom Marine Resources Committee

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Northwest Straits Commission
10441 Bayview-Edison Rd Mt Vernon, WA 98273 (USA)

Tel: 360.428.1084 Fax: 360.428.1491 Email:
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