Mission and Vision of the MRC
VISION
A healthy, enduring marine ecosystem in Snohomish County which contributes to the overall health of Puget Sound and which is shared and protected by all.
MISSION
The Marine Resources Advisory Committee is a team of citizen volunteers dedicated to promoting effective stewardship of Snohomish County’s marine waters, habitats, species, and shorelines. Appointed by the County Council to represent diverse local interests, committee members are united by our dedication to managing our natural resources for the benefit of all. Together, we seek out the best available scientific information and use it to evaluate, prioritize, and implement strategies for achieving and sustaining a healthy Puget Sound. Speaking for our communities, we provide sound guidance to public officials. Through our partnerships with native tribes, government, businesses, and non-profit organizations, we protect and restore Snohomish County’s marine environment.
Strategic Plan
In October 2011, the MRC adopted the 2011 – 2016 Strategic Plan. The plan guides current and future MRC projects and efforts.
Click here to download the MRC Strategic Plan.
Authorization of the MRC
Snohomish County Code
The MRC was authorized by Snohomish County Chapter 2.800 in 1999 and reauthorized for five more years in 2009. The MRC participates in the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative authorized by the federal government in Public Law 105-384.
Click here to download Snohomish County Code SCC2.800.
MRC Bylaws
The MRC is governed according to the Snohomish County Marine Resources Advisory Committee (MRC)
Bylaws. The bylaws were adopted by consensus on March 20, 2002 and amended by consensus on January 17, 2007.
Click here to download the MRC bylaws.
