We work to discover collaborative ways to improve shellfish harvest areas, protect marine habitat, support salmon and forage fish recovery and explore resource management alternatives to reduce impacts on marine resources.
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.
We provide input to Clallam Board of Commissions, when appropriate, to ensure the protection and restoration of marine resources. We also manage and support projects such as marine debris removal, oiled wildlife training, Olympia oyster restoration, and community education. Each year, as part of our educational outreach, we sponsor student interns to work on Clallam MRC projects, fostering their interest in natural resource careers.
In meeting these goals, we hope to address and rectify the many serious threats to the Northwest Straits, its natural resources, and human residents.
Check out the available Committee seats listed at the bottom of this page - we welcome applications from anyone interested in joining the MRC!
Mary Sue Brancato - Alternate representing the Community At-Large
Ray Kirk - Alternate representing the Community At-Large
Lance Vail - Alternate representing Commissioner District I
Lyn Muench - Alternate representing Commissioner District II
Dann May - Alternate representing Commissioner District III
Ioana Bociu - Alternate representing the Academic Community
Nancy Stephanz - Alternate representing Conservation & Environmental Interests
Helle Andersen - Alternate representing Marine Related Recreation and Tourism
Justin Stapleton - Alternate representing the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Robert Knapp - Alternate representing the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Council
Harmony Rutter - Alternate representing the Sequim City Council
Navarra Carr - Alternate representing the Port Angeles City Council
Katharine Frazier - Alternate representing the Port of Port Angeles Commission
The Committee is seeking new members for the following vacant seats:
- Representing the Makah Tribe
- Alternate representing the Makah Tribe
- Alternate representing the Development Community
If you're interested in any of these roles, please apply via the Clallam County website or contact MRC Coordinator Rebecca Mahan for more information. Thank you for your interest!
