Storm Surge, SoundIQ, and Jefferson MRC data sharing
Coastal flooding is an increasing problem in Puget Sound. Jefferson MRC hopes to improve understanding of the combination of variables that contribute to these events ,by working with Local 20/20(a non-profit focused on local sustainability and resiliency in East Jefferson County) to monitor a study site near the NW Maritime Center in Port Townsend. The focus is on assessing total water levels to capture the sum of parameters that contribute to coastal flooding events that are not currently assessed together in forecasts.
Jefferson MRC is collaborating with Suzanne Shull, Northwest Straits Commission's GIS Specialist. They are integrating these storm surge monitoring reports on SoundIQ, allowing users to access MRC total water level data alongside storm surge information from various sources. The use of SoundIQ's user-friendly map-based data sharing enables users to have easy accessibility to the storm surge data online. Learn more about SoundIQ | SoundIQ user guide | SoundIQ handout
Instructions to view Jefferson Storm Surge Data on SoundIQ
Jefferson MRC Storm Surge
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The Northwest Straits Commission carries out regional conservation projects and supports the work of seven Marine Resources Committees through funding, technical support, training and regional coordination.
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Spreading oyster shells
Clallam MRC and the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe's Aquaculture and Natural Resources department gathered earlier this month to spread clean Pacific oyster shells in their designated Olympia oyster restoration areas in Sequim Bay. The shell will serve as a place for the native Olympia oyster seed to settle and grow.
47 tons of bagged shells were dropped in predetermined spots suitable for oyster habitat.
In May they will continue spreading these shells, with support from the Washington Conservation Corps, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Aquaculture, and Clallam MRC members.
For more information, visit: Clallam MRC's website
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Spring 2024 Great Islands Clean Up
San Juan MRC and community volunteers will take part in The Spring Great Islands Clean-up on Saturday, April 20th.
This year they are aligning with the 2024 Earth Day theme of "Plastics vs. Planet" the event will involve activities across the San Juan Islands.
The MRC is anticipating another productive day dedicated to preventing litter and debris from harming beaches and roadways. Over the years, participation has increased, resulting in the removal of more pounds of debris thanks to the growing number of volunteers. Learn more about the Spring Great Islands Clean-up
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Preserve eelgrass social marketing campaign
Whatcom MRC has launched their social marketing campaign to protect eelgrass habitat at Wildcat Cove, a popular boat launch in Larrabee State Park. The campaign focuses on boater awareness and aims to mitigate damage to the eelgrass and the marine ecosystem.
Drawing from assessments of boat launching impacts, the campaign identifies and encourages key actions by boaters and is supported by materials that will be strategically positioned at the boat launch area and promoted on social media.
Learn more Eelgrass protection
Member Spotlight: Barbara Bennett
Island MRCBarbara Bennett has loved the ocean for years. As a recreational scuba diver since the 1970’s and ocean kayaker since the 1980’s, she’s had the opportunity to observe marine life and habitat in many prime locations around the world. Through her explorations she became aware of the pressures on marine ecosystems and decided she was not content to stand by as marine resources declined. In 2008, she took an early retirement to enter the UW School of Marine Affairs and after completing her MMA, became Program Coordinator for WSU Island County Beach Watchers where she served for 5 years. She observed the work of the Northwest Straits Commission and the Island County Marine Resources Committee for 5 years and in 2016, was appointed to the Island MRC where she represents the MRC on the Island County Local Integrating Organization and works with other members on educational outreach and kelp research. I her words, “The tangible results of this work to date are impressive and I look forward to participating in the Commission's next generation of pro-active, solution-focused initiatives to conserve and restore the remarkable marine resources of Puget Sound and the greater Salish Sea.”
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Apr 26
April 2024 NW Straits Commission Meeting
Friday
April 26
10 AM-12 PMZoom link here.
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May 31
May 2024 NW Straits Commission Meeting
Friday
May 31
10 AM-3 PMCamano Island Library - 848 N Sunrise Blvd Camano Island, WA 98282-8770
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Jun 21
June 2024 NW Straits Commission Meeting
Friday
June 21
10 AM-12 PMVirtual on Zoom