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: 1205 Craftsman Way, Everett, WA 98201
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Dive Into Kelp: Exploring Edmonds' Marine Environment Event

October 12 from 1PM-2:30 

at the Edmonds Plaza Room: 650 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020 (Above the Edmonds Library)

Speaker Panel: The Story and Status of Edmonds Kelp Beds

Discover why kelp is so crucial and learn about the status of kelp beds in Edmonds through a series of fast-paced speaker rounds. Connect with scientists and kelp-enthusiasts who will be on hand to share their expertise and answer your questions.

Salish Sea Spectacular: Kelp Stories and Crafts for Kids

Learn about the local marine environment and the special role of kelp through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. Led by MRC members and library staff. For kids aged 7-9 while older participants are soaking up knowledge next door at the speaker panel. 

RSVP here! RSVP appreciated but not required

MRC 2023 Annual Report

Read about our work and accomplishments in 2023!

2023 MRC Annual Report

7 more vessels in the Snohomish Estuary removed by Snohomish County Surface Water Management in 2023

Snohomish County staff posted 7 vessels for removal in summer 2023. After a 30 day posting period per Chapter 79.100 RCW: DERELICT VESSELS (wa.gov), Snohomish County took possession of the vessels. A contractor removed the vessels in November 2023. 

The total cost of the 2023 removals was nearly $238,000. The costs of the project will be reimbursed at 100% by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources Derelict Vessel Removal Program - Recovering Derelict Vessels | WA - DNR. The State's Derelict Vessel Program will investigate last known owners to seek restitution to pay for the costs of removing their vessels.

DNR's Derelict Vessel Video

one of the boats removed in summer 2023

Meadowdale Restoration

After a decade of planning, construction was completed on the 1.3-acre estuary restoration project at Meadowdale Beach Park! Pocket estuaries like Meadowdale are important rest stops for young salmon, where salmon can shelter, feed and grow.

Beach access at Meadowdale was reopened on January 7, 2023. The lower park area was fully opened to the public in September 2023, and a ribbon cutting event and a public celebration held were held in October 2023.

Meadowdale Restoration Video

MRC Kelp Monitoring Video From The Northwest Straits Commission

Of the 23 species of large brown algae (known as kelp) that are native to Puget Sound, the beautiful Nereocystis luetkeana, or bull kelp, is the largest. Reaching a canopy height of 60’ or more, this is likely the one you’ve tangled in a propeller, marked as a prized fishing spot or dive site, or perhaps eaten – pickled, as a tasty appetizer. In response to concerns about declining bull kelp populations in some parts of the Sound, and mounting interest in kelp restoration, the Northwest Straits Commission is gathering information for use in local and regional planning and research.

Watch the video!