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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February 2026 MRC meeting *virtual*

: zoom (link in agenda)

Upcoming Events

November 01, 2025 - January 31

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.

January 19, 2026

Clayton Beach Work Party

Looking for something to do on MLK day?  Join the Northwest Straits Foundation for a work party at Clayton Beach.  Learn about the upcoming restoration and help prep the beach for the work ahead.

Clayton Beach

Clayton Beach Stewardship Day

Join the Northwest Straits Foundation on Monday, January 19th from 9:45am-12pm for a day of Stewardship at Clayton Beach! Meet at the Lost Lake Parking Lot!

Register Here!

Voluntary No-Anchor Zones

Local Shore Friendly Resource

Be Whale Wise

Catch More Crab

MRC 2024 ANNUAL REPORT
Read about our work and accomplishments in 2024!

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