Shoreline Access Guide
Project Overview
The rich waters of San Juan County make this a special place to visit and a special place to live. The MRC plans to develop a guidebook, aimed at helping residents and visitors understand what to do, where to go, and how to best enjoy the marine life in and around these islands. The project, modeled after a similar effort by the Island County MRC and which produced a guidebook titled "Getting to the Water's Edge", will combine practical information on how to find and enjoy some of the special places on the islands, and information on the marine life that people will see.
The guidebook will initially be developed as an online guide, with the potential for subsequent efforts for a print edition. The online guide will include site descriptions, interactive maps, stewardship guidance, links to additional resources, along with interesting and engaging wildlife photography and essays. The project will engage community volunteers and local organizations to provide the research and materials in developing this book.
We hope this book will encourage people to participate in and enjoy the beauty and diversity of these islands, and motivate them to help preserve those treasures.
How You Can Help
If you are interested in volunteering your help in developing this guide, such as providing essays, researching local places, or providing photos, please contact the MRC.
Key People
John Aschoff - MRC Member, Project Leader and Editor
Jonathan White - MRC Member, Editorial Advisor
Barbara Marrett - MRC Member, Editorial Advisor
Shann Weston - WSU Beach Watchers, Editorial Advisor
Resources
The printed guidebook titled "Getting to the Water's Edge" developed by the Island County MRC and WSU Beach Watchers can be found at this site: http://county.wsu.edu/island/Pages/GettingtotheWatersEdge.aspx