Meetings & Events
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May
Understanding the underwater forest: Kelp research and monitoring at North Beach
Come learn about one of our local marine state forests - the bull kelp bed at North Beach. Bull kelp is a critical nearshore habitat and at North Beach, this extensive bed also serves as a long-term research site for regional kelp scientists and the seed source for restoration efforts where bull kelp in Puget Sound has been lost.
Speakers will discuss the importance of kelp forests, regional conservation efforts, and insights the North Beach kelp bed is providing about kelp forests more broadly. They will also highlight the new buoy installed at North Beach, one of 14 regional sites equipped to monitor the ocean conditions kelp are experiencing, as a part of the ‘Eyes on Kelp’ program.
Digging for Dinner - Workshop
Bring the family and learn about the different types of clams, where to dig, and how to harvest clams and oysters safely and sustainably.
Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.
Registration is free, but you must register to attend. Directions and details will be sent to all registrants. You will need a current WDFW shellfish license and Discover Pass. This free program is supported with funding from the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative, Puget Sound Partnership and EPA.
Questions? Contact: jeff.co.mrc@gmail.com
June
Regular Monthly Meeting - June 3
This MRC monthly meeting will be a Hybrid meeting. Monthly meetings are open to the public. All are welcome to attend and provide comments during the designated public comment periods at the beginning and end of each meeting or by sending comments to Jeff.Co.MRC@gmail.com to be read during these times. Meeting materials can be accessed on the "Agendas & Minutes" tab.
Meeting Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/6372590166?omn=93225841568
Crabbing 101 - Workshop
Want to learn more about crabbing in Washington State? Need advice on how to set up your gear to catch more crab and prevent the loss of your crab pots?
Join us for a FREE in-person Crabbing 101 workshop in Port Hadlock, where we'll answer all of your crabbing related questions!
During the workshop, we'll hear from state, tribal, and recreational crabbing experts who will cover Washington State crabbing regulations, Tribal crab fisheries and co-management, crabbing tips, tricks, and best practices, and provide demonstrations of proper crab pot rigging!
Please register to reserve your spot at the following link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crabbing-101-workshop-tickets-1267633348469?aff=oddtdtcreator
July
No July MRC Monthly Meeting
August
Regular Monthly Meeting - August 5
This MRC monthly meeting will be a Hybrid meeting. Monthly meetings are open to the public. All are welcome to attend and provide comments during the designated public comment periods at the beginning and end of each meeting or by sending comments to Jeff.Co.MRC@gmail.com to be read during these times. Meeting materials can be accessed on the "Agendas & Minutes" tab.
Meeting Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/6372590166?omn=93225841568
September
Regular Monthly Meeting - September 2
This MRC monthly meeting will be a Hybrid meeting. Monthly meetings are open to the public. All are welcome to attend and provide comments during the designated public comment periods at the beginning and end of each meeting or by sending comments to Jeff.Co.MRC@gmail.com to be read during these times. Meeting materials can be accessed on the "Agendas & Minutes" tab.
Meeting Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/6372590166?omn=93225841568
October
Regular Monthly Meeting - October 7
This MRC monthly meeting will be a Hybrid meeting. Monthly meetings are open to the public. All are welcome to attend and provide comments during the designated public comment periods at the beginning and end of each meeting or by sending comments to Jeff.Co.MRC@gmail.com to be read during these times. Meeting materials can be accessed on the "Agendas & Minutes" tab.
Meeting Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/6372590166?omn=93225841568
November
Regular Monthly Meeting - November 4
This MRC monthly meeting will be a Hybrid meeting. Monthly meetings are open to the public. All are welcome to attend and provide comments during the designated public comment periods at the beginning and end of each meeting or by sending comments to Jeff.Co.MRC@gmail.com to be read during these times. Meeting materials can be accessed on the "Agendas & Minutes" tab.
Meeting Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/6372590166?omn=93225841568
December
Regular Monthly Meeting - December 2
This MRC monthly meeting will be a Hybrid meeting. Monthly meetings are open to the public. All are welcome to attend and provide comments during the designated public comment periods at the beginning and end of each meeting or by sending comments to Jeff.Co.MRC@gmail.com to be read during these times. Meeting materials can be accessed on the "Agendas & Minutes" tab.
Meeting Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/6372590166?omn=93225841568