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Why it matters: the MRC relies on volunteer monitoring, event outreach and local partnerships to deliver restoration and education work; filling vacancies and recruiting volunteers affects the committee’s capacity to execute projects.

The committee announced that longtime member Bob Greenland had resigned and that the group would send a thank-you card and consider formal recognition. A speaker noted Greenland’s historical knowledge and volunteer readiness for outreach events even after resigning.

Announcements and recruitment: Amelia (MRC staff) and others reminded members about open MRC seats (community-at-large and environmental/conservation positions) and asked members to recruit candidates. The MRC’s annual report for 2023–24 was posted and staff thanked the member who finalized it.

Volunteer and outreach opportunities discussed at the meeting included:

- Shellfish-sampling volunteers sought by county environmental health staff (contact information to be provided by staff).

- Olympia oyster monitoring (dates mentioned: May 15, 16 and 28) and monitoring instructions for volunteers (square plots and counting). Annie and Kathy described recent seeding work and monitoring logistics.

- Distribution of educational coasters: staff asked members to take sleeves of coasters to local establishments in Sequim, Port Angeles and Neah Bay to raise public awareness.

- A pilot presentation (\"Studio General\" slide deck) taken to a yacht club drew 30–40 attendees; the committee discussed adapting the presentation for service groups (rotary, clubs) and younger audiences to aid recruitment.

- A River and Ocean Film Festival event and an oiled-wildlife response demonstration were summarized: presenters discussed large-scale penguin rescue techniques observed overseas and local WDFW (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife) oil-response caches and wildlife-rescue equipment; staff described the role of PPE and triage when handling oiled wildlife.

Members urged broad recruitment — including retired professionals — and suggested staff could send formal invitations and applications to candidates. The committee encouraged members to pick up coasters and to contact staff if they can help with oyster surveys or staffing outreach booths.

Administrative actions recorded at the meeting included approval of the March 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. The committee set its next meeting for May 19.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marine Resources Committee Meeting - April 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee announced multiple outreach and volunteer opportunities, including Olympia oyster monitoring, shellfish-sampling volunteers, distribution of educational coasters and a presentation pilot that reached local audiences. A longtime member resigned; the MRC is recruiting to fill open seats.","taxTitle","Clallam County, Washington","taxId",54309,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6265956,"County official urges coordinated outreach after MRC letter on 3 Crabs shoreline armoring",1640,5436000,7076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3088082-91636d68929ab66bd632b24df1fbdd6b&start=5436&end=7076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3088082-91636d68929ab66bd632b24df1fbdd6b/thumbnail_5436000.jpg","/articles/6265956/Clallam-County/Washington/County-official-urges-coordinated-outreach-after-MRC-letter-on-3-Crabs-shoreline-armoring","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265956-5a72a6d5c5378bbae1acba523f90bd43/orig.mp4?Expires=1771131942&Signature=Q2F2~lJTqzIq53j~hMjCYp7jCL3MPERm4nkI-6QFRFWsbciEGMhKw5yR4EwLg7TWqmO3UireXKmNVG~wN08T2RbcK0A1vWR6HzL70MzRHm0gjQ5CgfqQk75kvtX9tzPspLgLPPNHN878OU9T0hg0fJii3Dk-VPXxOtBCwDf9joHxzHV-i1ehh4xNaE3867P2FzxDbe~jucc~OAlCXiA6rYgpTdz1a8-0T4kbvqEVx6D1JcKBK2lI-D2Km1bEfqvqAOUA2BcCUngYZTNu1Q0EMA5O5TKE-9-pXkvomh19tcGTklE3rSYibITt69viKl8gCKVzMWuOSJ0PU3V5E5l0Yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee presented a letter about shoreline armoring at 3 Crabs Road and proposed advisory work; a Clallam County official who attended the meeting urged coordination among agencies, careful public outreach and a stepwise policy approach.

Why it matters: shoreline armoring and related emergency permitting affect public resources, private properties and long-term county policy on coastal retreat and hazard disclosure. The issue raises legal and political questions about whether and how the county should restrict new protective structures.

At the meeting, committee members asked the county to consider an advisory subcommittee to focus on shoreline and comprehensive-plan issues. The committee chair (name not specified) proposed changing an existing comprehensive-planning subcommittee to an \"advisory subcommittee\" and asked for volunteers to work with county staff and commissioners.

Bruce (Clallam County official) — who participated in the meeting on behalf of the county — said the MRC’s recommendations are useful but that agency alignment and a deliberate outreach strategy are necessary before imposing regulatory changes such as a moratorium. \"I would like to be first before any moves are made,\" Bruce said, explaining he planned to discuss the matter individually with county board members and with state agencies.

Bruce summarized a multi-step approach he favored: (1) build agreement among state agencies (Department of Ecology, Department of Fish and Wildlife) and the tribe; (2) collect and analyze county-wide shoreline data, including the proposed study area at 3 Crabs and other vulnerable locations; (3) perform community outreach that explains the hazard and the consequences of different actions; and (4) consider objective, code-based standards that clearly state when protective structures may or may not be allowed. He said that ad hoc emergency permitting after storms can create difficult political outcomes and emphasized the need for consistent agency positions ahead of public engagement.

Bruce cautioned about legal trade-offs to imposing title encumbrances or immediate moratoria. He told the group that county legal counsel sees risk on both sides: failing to warn buyers of known risks could be actionable, but proactively encumbering titles or restricting development without clear, objective standards could be challenged as well. He said the county is working on building an evidentiary basis and policy pathway rather than moving straight to regulations. He also described a potential fellowship through Washington Sea Grant to support data collection and outreach for multiple shoreline areas, with 3 Crabs proposed as a core study site.

MRC members asked to be part of the advisory work and to help shape outreach and policy language. The committee did not adopt new regulations at the meeting; members agreed to form the advisory subcommittee and to follow up with county staff about next steps and meeting schedules.","The MRC asked the county to consider actions on shoreline armoring at 3 Crabs Road; a Clallam County official said agencies should align on regulation, education and a phased approach before wide regulatory changes and discussed legal risks of title encumbrance and moratoria.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6265961,"MRC narrows 2025–27 grant shortlist; derelict-gear removal and ROV purchase face questions",1353,3135000,4488000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3088082-91636d68929ab66bd632b24df1fbdd6b&start=3135&end=4488","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3088082-91636d68929ab66bd632b24df1fbdd6b/thumbnail_3135000.jpg","/articles/6265961/Clallam-County/Washington/MRC-narrows-202527-grant-shortlist-derelict-gear-removal-and-ROV-purchase-face-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265961-f491c55a8b0c5560f347088221539e47/orig.mp4?Expires=1771131942&Signature=XbW2WkWO4PRsUWvietLfOjE16i4wghtc17~R~1tTTQOFG78-GxMLU04x~BmQc4OseOlAucYnuJ0GAz4aLpqGF6qT7pwBvE2gQMZVKvkms8p-5wolF1DYJkpcGnycgNbMjxqSgglJxrUm0-t9yx6dkfUVECxUgB9O52y~ZuH9kABQYRGO7wBtkFRvVJveC7bsTByNSZrFSF6hbJNQSrFl8a0nPq0Aeh75~--KmFT8VJSfY~rrPovoBTq~9xxI9Wo3VqevTYxagCuROO6WF4v8xwCJmx0uaChSSjW4Qwwd1zpjz1YC74CuLvaUj8Dw8W~TmpJT5joh5wk6ZWmRsY21cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee on Monday reviewed three candidate projects for its 2025–27 grant application and debated whether to remove the derelict-gear proposal after a volunteer lead said they must step away.

The committee’s remaining new-project candidates were nearshore restoration at a wildlife refuge, debris removal at Edith’s Hook, and derelict crab-pot removal. Committee members discussed implementation details, permitting and cost, and how to allocate any unspent grant funds.

Why it matters: derelict fishing gear kills commercial and recreational shellfish and can damage habitat; how the MRC funds and implements removals affects local fisheries, volunteer workload and long-term monitoring.

Committee staff member Amelia (MRC staff) outlined the three projects for the group and noted administrative constraints: equipment purchases—such as an ROV (remotely operated vehicle)—would be treated as capital and need county-level approval before the MRC could buy them. Amelia said contracting for ROV work is a common short-term approach.

Chris (MRC member) told the committee he intends to step away from the derelict-crab-pot project for family reasons; staff and other members said the proposal had been a multi-person effort. \"To support one another, and I think since Chris is deciding to step away due to family, I think it would make the most sense to, at this point, remove it,\" one member said during the discussion (speaker name not specified in the record). Multiple members urged the group to seek a new project lead before dropping the work.

Kathy (MRC staff) and Amelia described trade-offs between contracting for underwater surveys or buying an ROV. Amelia said contracting gives access to expertise and data-analysis capacity without the upfront cost and unknowns of owning and maintaining equipment. Kathy added that, because equipment would be classified as county-owned, the MRC would need to coordinate with the county and the Northwest Straits Commission before purchasing.

Members also raised administrative capacity as a limiting factor. One member said that if the MRC lacks a volunteer or member lead for a project, staff cannot run it on their own; staff time and onboarding requirements were noted as constraints. Sasha (Northwest Straits Foundation staff) told the committee that funds can be amended later in the year if projects change, and offered to help coordinate adjustments if the MRC decides to reallocate money.

Committee discussion touched on alternatives if a project is removed: (1) seek a new lead within the MRC, (2) contract the work out, or (3) retain funds and later amend the grant to support a different, feasible project. Several members urged outreach to neighboring MRCs and local colleges (Jefferson County examples were cited) to learn from others who have run ROV and derelict-gear programs.

The committee did not finalize the project list at the meeting; members asked staff to confirm permit windows (an HPA for one shoreline project expires in October 2025) and to reach out to possible co-leads or partner agencies before the next meeting.

Votes at a glance: The meeting recorded two administrative votes connected to proceeding with business — approval of the March 2025 minutes (voice vote; passed) and an extension of the meeting by 10 minutes to complete business (motion and second recorded; passed). Neither vote was recorded with a formal tally of named voters in the transcript.","The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee reviewed three proposed new projects for the 2025–27 biennium and debated whether to drop derelict-crab-pot removal after a lead resigned. Members and staff also discussed purchasing an ROV versus contracting, and possible use of leftover grant funds to increase staff capacity.","actionData","errors"]

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MRC narrows 2025–27 grant shortlist; derelict-gear removal and ROV purchase face questions