San Juan MRC’s summer fieldwork is giving staff and volunteers a clearer picture of activity on local waters. Surveys and dockside outreach are helping monitor boating behavior, share eelgrass‑friendly anchoring tips, and reinforce whale protection rules.
Derelict vessel checks are going steady, even in the busy season, helping track boats that may become problems. Countywide registration reviews also support the derelict vessel coordinator. A new state law now allows boats without two years of updated registration to be flagged, which help support early management efforts.
