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San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) is a voluntary citizens advisory group to County Government, established in 1996. Our mission is to protect and restore the marine waters, habitats and species of the Salish Sea to achieve ecosystem health and sustainable resource use.

About the MRC

August 2025 MRC Meeting

: via Microsoft Teams link in Agenda
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Jeff Hanson

What are we up to?

Check out out current and past projects and see what we've been working on!

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Latest News & Partner Projects

Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery

The San Juan County MRC continue to build on their efforts to assist the recovery efforts of the endangered Southern Resident Killer whale. To learn more about our work and how to get involved check out our SRKW project page.

Southern Killer Whale Recovery

Plastic Free Salish Sea

Plastic Free Salish Sea is an MRC led collaborative education and awareness building campaign aimed at changing citizen behavior and the culture of plastic. Our vision is to eliminate single-use plastics in San Juan County and clean up our water. Check out more of this campaign at: www.plasticfreesalishsea.org

Check out our PFSS video here!

San Juan County Salmon Recovery

The County is the Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery in the San Juan Islands. The Lead Entity Program is devoted to the recovery of sustainable salmon populations to support the needs of the local ecosystem, wildlife, and people in the San Juans. The Marine Resources Committee also undertakes the role of Citizens Advisory Group to the local Lead Entity.

Learn More

Learn more about our projects and how you can get involved by attending our virtual monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month and quarterly in person at San Juan Island Grange.

Meetings & Events

Photo: NWSI