The Northwest Straits environmental leadership award honors individuals that leave a lasting impact on our work in a way that helps us advance our goals of community driven marine conservation.
2025 NORTHWEST STRAITS ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP AWARD - DR. PAUL DINNEL
Pictured L-R: Skagit County Commissioner Ron Wesen, Lucas Hart NW Straits Director, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Chairman Steve Edwards. (Jessica Owens).
We’ve launched the updated SoundIQ! This interactive, map-based tool lets users explore and download spatial data on nearshore species and habitats, such as kelp and eelgrass beds, across the Northwest Straits region.
La Conner, WASH. – Abandoned and derelict vessels in Skagit County can pose an immediate threat to public health and the environment. Thanks to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Vessel Turn in Program (VTIP), local boat owners turned in 49 vessels to be safely recycled.
“Derelict” frequently refers to vessels that are dilapidated with an identifiable owner, while “abandoned” vessels are those where the owner is unknown or has surrendered rights of ownership. - noaa.gov
La Conner, WASH – The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Department of Natural Resources, and Northwest Straits Commission have teamed up in an innovative partnership to remove derelict vessels from Swinomish land.
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