The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee (CCMRC) is a volunteer organization established by the Clallam County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) as an advisory committee (Resolution 58-1999) with a mission to “address local marine issues related to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, recommend remedial actions to local authorities, build local awareness of the issues and support for remedies…”. The CCMRC is one of seven Marine Resources Committees supported by the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative authorized by the U.S. Congress in 1998 following the recommendations of a blue-ribbon committee created by U.S. Senator Patti Murray and U.S. Representative Jack Metcalf (Murray-Metcalf Commission). Our funding comes from federal and state grants administered by the Northwest Straits Commission (NWSC). In addition to collaborating with the NWSC, the Northwest Straits Foundation, and other MRCs, CCMRC and its members also work closely with many local and regional partners, including Tribes. 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 oƯicials. 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.