The Skagit MRC was established by Skagit County Resolution #17433 in May 1999. It is funded through grants from the Northwest Straits Commission. The purpose of the Skagit MRC is to discuss marine related issues and determine action items to enhance and protect local marine habitat. A key committee task is to involve and educate the public about these issues

Local marine projects include:
(click on links to see project and volunteer photos)

• Select and study candidate marine protection areas for rocky reef bottomfish habitat
• Re-establish the native Olympia Oyster
• Remove the invasive saltwater weed, Spartina
• Inventory beaches for signs of forage fish habitat
• Remove derelict fishing gear
• Develop feasible nearshore restoration projects
• Enhance the Pacific Oyster