Surface Water Management Division
Marine Resources Management Program
Marine Resources Management Program
The primary goal of Surface Water Management's Marine Resources Program is to protect and restore the marine waters, habitats, and species off the shores of Snohomish County. We investigate marine resource-related concerns and recommend remedial actions to local authorities and property owners.
Technical Assistance
Surface Water Management staff are available to provide technical assistance, advice and ideas to shoreline landowners on issues related to:
If you would like Surface Water Management staff to make a site visit or have questions concerning these issues, please contact Stef Frenzl at 425-388-6466.
Marine Resources Advisory Committee (MRC)
Actions taken by the Marine Resources Management Program are shaped by input from the County Council-appointed Marine Resources Advisory Committee. The eleven-member, volunteer Committee was formed in 1999 and is composed of citizens who represent: local governments; affected economic, recreational, and environmental interests; and local tribal governments.
Projects
The Marine Resources Program has implemented a variety of projects recommended by the MRC, including: surveys of forage fish spawning areas and juvenile Dungeness crab habitat; outreach and education activities; water quality monitoring; and various types of beach restoration projects. Generally, the projects fall into four categories:
Contact
Stef Frenzl, Marine Steward, 425-388-6466
Many of the documents are in pdf format. To read these files you'll need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.