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  • Skagit County Commissioner Ron Wesen, NW Straits Director Lucas Hart, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Chairman Steve Edwards.

    2025 MRC Conference Recap

    Pictured L-R: Skagit County Commissioner Ron Wesen, Lucas Hart NW Straits Director, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Chairman Steve Edwards. (Jessica Owens).

  • Samish Bay. Photo: Sarah Lyon

    Explore nearshore data with the updated SoundIQ!

    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.

  • Kayakers from a drone view. Phot: Tyler Cowdrey DNR

    2025-2030 Strategic Plan

    The 2025–2030 NW Straits Commission's 2025–2030 Strategic Plan was developed through a phased, collaborative process led by Strategies NW.

  • Whatcom Turnin event demo

    Whatcom County Protects Local Waters by Recycling 29 Vessels

    Bellingham, WASH. – Abandoned and derelict vessels in Whatcom County can pose an immediate threat to public health and the environment.