Northwest Straits

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As we navigate new strategies to serve our community, we will be moving away from Twitter/X. Stay connected with us on the following social media channels: Facebook @NWStraits Instagram @nwstraits Threads @nwstraits LinkedIn Northwest Straits Commission

Hello Northwest Straits community, we're excited to share our September newsletter >> bit.ly/September2023N… Highlights include @PattyMurray's visit, Wander Lust derelict vessel removal, a Raingarden StoryMap, MRC community outreach projects.

Thank you, Senator @PattyMurray for visiting Lone Tree Point today. Your support of restoring and protecting the critical waterways and habitats of the NW Straits region is greatly appreciated. Press release: murray.senate.gov/senator-murray…

A warm welcome (back) to Antonio Jones as he starts his third Veterans Conservation Corps internship with the Northwest Straits Commission. Antonio will primarily be working on the European green crab project.

Northwest Straits Commission - August 2023 newsletter. This month: Windjammer derelict vessel removal, the Sea Dragon robotics team StoryMap, MRC clean up projects, and more! Read the NWSC August newsletter >> bit.ly/NWSCAugust2023… Photo: Jason Thompson

The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, @waDNR, & NW Straits Commission teamed up to remove derelict vessels from Swinomish land. Thank you, @PattyMurray for helping to secure the resources to foster this partnership! Learn more: bit.ly/3DzBYVH Photo: Jason Thompson

Volunteer Opportunity! Discovery Bay | Olympia Oyster Restoration 7/31, 8AM-12PM & 8/1, 8AM-12PM with Jefferson County MRC Volunteers must have mud boots and be comfortable walking in mud. SIGN UP >> bit.ly/3Oj7Wf9

Crab Talks on @SkagitTalk In collaboration with @EcologyWCC, Allie Simpson, Northwest Straits Ecosystem Project Coordinator discusses European green crab trapping efforts on the local Skagit Talks radio program. Listen >> bit.ly/3JXJ3D0

Northwest Straits Commission - July 2023 newsletter, highlighting news and events from the Northwest Straits region! Read the NWSC July newsletter >> bit.ly/July2023news

Jetty Island Beach Clean-up! July 7, 10a-12pm Jetty Island Ferry Launch 522 10th Street, Everett, WA, 98201 Registration for this event required. To register, visit: bit.ly/JettyIs Registered attendees will get a free ferry voucher for passage to Jetty Island.

Greetings from the Northwest Straits Initiative! We had a productive June Commission meeting on Lopez Island. Thank you to all who were able to join in person. And a huge thanks to to Jane Fuller, San Juan Island Council Member District #3 for participating.

Washington state is home to 22 species of kelp and among the places with the highest diversity of kelp species in the world. Unfortunately, kelp beds have been disappearing for the last 40 years, but now there's a plan to help save kelp in Puget Sound. makingwaves.psp.wa.gov/index.php/2020…

We're happy to share the latest Northwest Straits Commission - June 2023 newsletter! In this issue read about upcoming events, new staff and chair members, Digging for Dinner, Olympia oysters, Beach seine with schools, Great Islands Cleanup, and more... bit.ly/nwsc-enews-jun…

🪸 HAPPY🐙 WORLD🐟 OCEAN🐧 DAY!🌊 Today and everyday we celebrate our big blue. Thank you for helping protect the ecosystem that we so dearly need. Together, we can make sure future generations will get to reap the rewards that the stunning ocean brings us. For the ocean!

We are excited to be part of Puget Sound Day on the Hill this week. Funding for #PugetSound recovery helps us carry out many on-the-beach projects that benefit local communities! #SaveOurSound #PSDOTH

Northwest Straits Commission - May 2023 news - mailchi.mp/nwstraits/nwsc… Elusive Dreams come true, congrats to Salish Sea Steward grads, and upcoming events!

@WASeaGrant @UWAPress Such a great book! Can't wait to see the updated edition!

Now available! The 2nd edition of Heaven on the Half Shell, released by @UWAPress, offers a thoroughly researched and richly illustrated history of significant events that tell the story of the Pacific Northwest’s beloved bivalve, the oyster. 🦪 ➡️ ow.ly/o0vr50NGr49

Join the Mount Vernon @EcologyWCC crew to be part of our invasive green crab trapping effort!