Join the Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee
The Snohomish Marine Resources Committee (MRC) is seeking volunteers to fill upcoming vacancies. If you care about healthy shorelines, local marine life, and the Salish Sea, we invite you to apply
About the MRC
We are a group of volunteers appointed by our County Commissioners, authorized by the U.S. Congress as part of the Northwest Straits Initiative in 1998. Our goal is to protect and improve the marine environment of the waters of our County. We depend on grassroots local effort to achieve our goals.
Snohomish MRC members play a meaningful role in protecting our marine environment. You'll help guide local decision-making, support hands-on restoration efforts, and work alongside partners committed to conservation, science, and community engagement.
Who we’re looking for
We encourage applicants from across the county; no marine background required. Experience in areas such as marine science, habitat restoration, fishing, shellfish, education, policy, planning, graphic design, or community engagement is helpful but not necessary.
What members do
- Participate in monthly committee meetings
- Help shape local marine conservation recommendations
- Support projects in the field and online
- Assist with education and outreach efforts
Eligibility and Commitment Expectations
- Applicants must live in Snohomish County and be 18 or older.
- Term limits are up to three years with no more than three consecutive terms.
- MRC members are expected to participate in monthly committee meetings (virtual via Teams) 3rd Wednesday each month, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. In-person meetings occur quarterly or as needed.
- Additional involvement includes 15 hours per month of: participating in, or leading subcommittees, project planning, preparing and reviewing reports, supporting outreach and education events, attending annual conferences, and, of course, scientific field work!
- For more information about the commitment expectations of MRC members, please refer to the Snohomish MRC Bylaws and Snohomish County Code
How to Apply
- Applicants are required to attend at least two MRC meetings prior to applying.
- To apply, complete the Snohomish County Boards and Committees online application.
- Applicants will provide a brief introduction to the MRC members and be interviewed.
- The MRC makes the recommendation to appoint new MRC members to the Board of County Commissioners via a Resolution Amendment.
