Pacific County
Marine Resource Committee
Stewarding our marine and estuarine resources
Build Partnerships
With local, region, and federal stakeholders to tackle marine resource projects.
Utilize Science
About critical coastal habitats and assess the impacts of coastal development
Promote Healthy Coastal Communities
Through improved infrastructure and sustainable practices
RSVP for the Conference HERE
Conference Agenda:
8:30 am Breakfast
9 am Opening Comments
9:15 am Coastal Bird Populations
10:15 am Upwelling off the Coast
11 am Break
11:30 am Sharks-Big Fish Lab
Noon Lunch
1 pm Lightning round: Shoreline Master Program, N. Willapa Erosion Master plan, Baker Bay sea level rise
1:45 pm Seals & Sea Lions
2:15 pm Break & Networking
2:45 pm Lightning Round 2: Burrowing Shrimp, Ecosystem Based Management, Integrated Pest Management, Wildlife Refuge projects
3:30 pm Green Crab Trapping Updates
4 pm Wrap up, closing comments
4:15 Dinner
Upcoming Events
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PCMRC Science Conference | May 20th, 9am-4pm |
Board of Supervisors
Our board of supervisors meets on the second Thursday of every month from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Pacific Conservation District Office
The Pacific County MRC will continue to hold board meetings virtually on Zoom until is is “reasonably safe” which is defined as low or very low COVID-19 risk.
Pacific County’s MRC prioritizes the needs of our local community facing marine resource issues. In order to hear out the voices of all of the stakeholders our board is comprised of a variety of representatives.
If you are interested in filling a vacancy on our board please contact our committee coordinator
| Representing | Member Name | Alternate |
|---|---|---|
| Local Government | Ed Darcher | Vacant |
| Local Citizens | Doug Kess *Chair | Ann LeFlores |
| Recreational Groups | Michael Spencer | Vacant |
| Economic Groups | Jackson Blalock | Vacant |
| Conservation/Environmental Groups | Tom Kollasch | Mike Nordin *Vice Chair |
| Scientific Community | Kathleen Sayce | Key McMurry |
| Tribal Governments | Larissa Ritzman | Richard Ashly |
| Aquaculture | Brian Sheldon | Annie Herald |
| Commercial Fishing | Dale Beasley | Dwight Eager |
| Cities | Mike Cassinelli | Tony Nordin |
| State/Federal Government | Lauren Baurenschmidt | Vacant |
| Education | Vacant | Vacant |
| Agriculture | Warren Cowell | Vacant |
| Ports | Vacant | Vacant |