In May, the Surfrider Foundation launched a survey to document the recreational use of Washington's coast to assist with future planning of Washington's coast. So far, over 280 surveys have been voluntarily completed. The survey closes on October 31, 2014 so be sure to fill it out yourself and encourage anyone who recreates on the... Read more »
The 7th National Summit on Coastal and Estuarine Restoration and the 24th Biennial Meeting of the Coastal Society are collaborating to present the first ever National Summit that will bring together the restoration and coastal management communities for an integrated discussion to explore issues, solutions and lessons learned. The collaboration provides an opportunity to address... Read more »
Come celebrate the return of the salmon at the Chimacum Salmon Festival. There will be music, bonfires, storytelling, children's activities, food, poetry, creek tours, fish printing, and more! The festivities begin at noon with an opening fire lighting ceremony and end at dusk with the lighting of hand-made salmon lanterns. Be sure to say hello... Read more »
The Sanctuary Advisory Council was established to privide advice on the management and protection of the Sanctuary. The council is comprised of representatives from Indian tribes, state and local governments, other federal agencies, maritime industry, fishing, education, tourism, conservation organizations, and the community at large. The Advisory Council meets six times each year. Meetings are... Read more »
The Seattle Aquarium invites you to bring the family to discover current marine research. Explore the fun interactive displays and activities through diver shows, lightning talks about current research, and meet the octopus. More information here.
Visit Washington State Parks for free! The Discover Pass is not required to visit state parks on free days. The State Parks free days for 2014 are: • March 19 – Washington State Parks birthday • April 19 – Spring Saturday Free Day • April 22 – Earth Day • May 11 – Spring Sunday... Read more »
The Pacific County Marine Resources Committee serves as a steward for the marine and estuarine resources in Pacific County by facilitating science-based policies, research, and education that enhances the sustainability of the economy and ecology of the community. The stakeholder committee includes representatives from commercial fishing, conservation, science, aquaculture, recreation, economics, ports, state, federal, local,... Read more »
The 4th National Working Waterfronts & Waterways Symposium is the crown jewel of the National Working Waterfront Network. People from across the Unites States attend the symposium to connect with one another and showcase (and initiate) innovative solutions to their waterfront issues. The ultimate goal of the symposium, and the Network, is to increase the... Read more »
The Grays Harbor County Marine Resources Committee's mission is to address local marine issues, recommend remedial actions to local, state, and federal authorities, build local awareness of the issues and support for remedies consistent with the Benchmarks of Performance as adopted by the Coastal MRC Work Group. For more information visit the MRC program website,... Read more »
North Pacific Coast Marine Resource Committee is an advisory committee for marine issues on Washington State's outer coast communities of Clallam and Jefferson Counties that stretches from Cape Flattery in the north, to the mouth of the Queets River in the south. The stakeholder committee includes representatives from Jefferson and Clallam Counties, the City of... Read more »
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