About Us

The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee (Clallam MRC) was established by a resolution of Clallam County as a result of the 1998 Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative, which combines data-driven science with grassroots involvement by citizens in an effort to promote local solutions that protect and restore marine resources in Clallam County.

The Clallam County MRC is a balanced team of members comprised of local citizens representing conservation, environmental, recreation and tourism interests as well as tribes, cities, academia, the development community and other local governmental agencies.

CCMRC’s vision is a healthy marine ecosystem for future generations. We aim to achieve this vision by:

1. Protecting marine ecosystems through monitoring and restoration.
2. Using science to support decision making, to educate, and to advise the public 
   and elected officials.
3. Promoting environmental stewardship, engaging local residents in citizen 
   science, and involving partner organizations.
4. Implementing projects and activities that are collectively agreed upon by the 
   CCMRC and championed by individual members. 

Check out the available Committee seats listed at the bottom of this page - we welcome applications from anyone interested in joining the MRC!