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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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MRC 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Read about our work and accomplishments in 2023!

2023 Annual Report

Whatcom County Compound Flood Vulnerability Assessment
This study identifies coastal and lower Nooksack River areas of the county that may be most vulnerable to climate change-driven sea-level rise impacts and changing rainfall patterns and identifies strategies that may address these risks.

Final Report (June 2023)

The Importance of Bull Kelp in the Salish Sea

As part of her Marine Conservation capstone project at Western Washington University, Lee Dexter chose to complete a visual project on kelp conservation.  Lee completed a painting of common species found in the bull kelp ecosystem in the Salish Sea.  The goal was to develop a publicly available display of the importance of bull kelp in the Salish Sea and to show connections with the bull kelp forest ecosystem.

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