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The Northwest Straits Commission has set a goal to clear 90% of
existing derelict fishing nets from high priority areas of Puget Sound
by 2012.
House Passes Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
Reauthorization Act
Washington, D.C.
Northwest Straits Commission, a grassroots organization that works to
restore and protect marine habitat in Northwest Washington.
“The Northwest Straits Commission has a proven track record of turning
good ideas into well-executed restoration projects.
Northwest Straits Commission activity funded by NOAA.
the Northwest Straits Commission and Natural Resource Consultants,
Inc., is a comprehensive approach to the problem of derelict fishing
gear.
Northwest Straits Conservation Funding Included in Final Spending Bill
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December 9, 2009
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S.
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative has been included in
the fiscal year 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act.
species at priority sites along the Northwest Straits, which run
through Clallam, Island, Jefferson, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and
Whatcom counties.
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act.
protect marine resources in the Northwest Straits - an area in the
Northwest part of Washington from the Strait of Juan de Fuca and
Northern Puget Sound to the Canadian border.
“The Northwest Straits Initiative brings together a diverse group of
community leaders to protect our marine habitat and the livelihoods
that depend on it,” said Rep. Larsen.
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assist the efforts of Northwest Straits and its partners in
protecting and restoring habitats and species of concern; and
* translating and disseminating scientific information about
Northwest Straits region to achieve ecosystem health and sustainable
resource use by
* designing and initiating projects that are driven by sound
the Northwest Straits to ensure that the work of the Commission
does not violate tribal treaty rights.
marine waters, habitats, and species of the Northwest Straits region
to achieve ecosystem health and sustainable resource use by-
(1) designing and initiating projects that are driven
protect the marine water quality of the Northwest Straits region and
restore the health of marine waters; (4) to collect high quality data
and promote its use and dissemination; and (5) to promote stewardship
The Northwest Straits is a rich and diverse region.
The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative (the Initiative)
and the Northwest Straits Advisory Commission (the Commission) were
established by Congress in 1998.
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act
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Northwest Straits region declined dramatically. In 1997, U.S.
passed the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
Reauthorization Act (HR 1672), legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Rick
Larsen (WA-02), by voice vote yesterday.
the Northwest Straits Initiative have monitored ghost nets in Puget
Sound and the impact they have on the wildlife by regularly check the
nets for dead fish and birds as well as the
marine species and habitats in the Northwest Straits region of
Washington State.
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
Restoring and Conserving Puget Sound
Location: Far West Region: Washington
Project Summary: A citizen-based approach to restoring
The Northwest Straits is a spectacular stretch of marine environment
that supports a great variety of habitats and species.
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative has worked with local
stakeholders to develop and implement conservation and restoration
projects.
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The Northwest Straits
The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative was authorized by
Congress in 1998 to restore and protect the marine resources of the
region.
Northwest Straits Foundation is a non-profit organization established
to support the scientific, restoration, and education projects and
programs of the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative.
Research by the Northwest Straits foundation
has found that a year after nets and pots are removed, habitat is
about 90% recovered.
Northwest Straits Foundation to continue their efforts to identify and
remove derelict fishing gear throughout Puget Sound.
OS-008: Northwest Straits Foundation Derelict Gear Project
The Northwest Straits Foundation and its contractors utilized $15,000
of DNR’s Restoration Fund to employ side-scan sonar to locate and
"The Northwest Straits Initiative is leading the nation in showing
what an innovative, grassroots conservation effort can be," said
Senator Patty Murray.
Northwest Straits Initiative for several more years to come.
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act
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organization called the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation
Foundation to receive grants to assist the Commission and the marine
resources committees in carrying out their duties.
• Reauthorizes the Northwest Straits Advisory Commission and specifies
how the make-up of the 14 member Commission is to be determined.
A bill to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation
Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the
Northwest Straits, and for other purposes.
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act
of 2009
111th Congress
This is a bill in the U.S.
668-111th Congress: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation
Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2009. (2009). In GovTrack.us
(database of federal legislation). Retrieved June 2, 2010, from
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.
House Passes Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
Reauthorization Act
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Amanda Mahnke
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pacific salmon, rely on the Northwest Straits for food and habitat.
“The Northwest Straits are one of our state’s most treasured economic
and environmental resources,” said Senator Murray.
expands the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act. The
Northwest Straits Initiative's goal is to restore and protect marine
habitat in the Northwest Straits.
Northwest Straits Commission does to protect one of our state's most
treasured resources," said Senator Murray.
establishes and funds the Northwest Straits Commission which designs
and initiates projects that address marine habitat restoration
projects in the straits.
Ginny Broadhurst, Northwest Straits Commission director, said the
stimulus grant has allowed the underfunded derelict gear program
started in 2002 to greatly expand from one original diving boat out
The Northwest Straits Commission has set a goal to clear 90 percent of
existing derelict fishing nets from Puget Sound by 2012 through the
Northwest Straits Initiative, which
The Northwest Straits Foundation earlier this year was awarded $4.6
million in economic stimulus funding through a grant from the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Northwest Straits Conservation Funding Passes Full Senate
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Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative has passed the full
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The Northwest Straits chapter of the Surfrider foundation meets on the
third Monday of the month at Woods Coffee in Boulevard Park at 7 pm
(general meeting) and 6
Northwest Straits Commission Elects Officers
At the April meeting of the Northwest Straits Commission, tribal
representative Terry Williams was elected chair of the Commission for
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The next Northwest Straits Commission meeting will be on June 25 at
the Squalicum Yacht Club in Bellingham. Click here for directions.
Northwest Straits Initiative 10441 Bayview-Edison Rd Mt Vernon, WA
98273 USA Work Tel: 360.428.1084
Fax: 360.428.1491 Email: info@nwstraits.
Sea PenThe Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative,
authorized by Congress, is nationally recognized as an innovative
approach to bring sound science and an ecosystem perspective together
with
The Northwest Straits Commission coordinates these efforts and
conducts regional projects.
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative (USA) ( Website )
Description
Protecting and restoring marine resources and habitats in Washington
State.
* Official: To reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation
Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the
Northwest Straits, and for other
* Short: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
Reauthorization Act of 2009 as passed house.
1672 - Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
Reauthorization Act of 2009
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To reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
Act to promote
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act
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Northwest Straits, and for other purposes.
668 - Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
Reauthorization Act of 2009
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A bill to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation
Initiative Act
Northwest Straits Commission
The Northwest Straits Commission was established through a federal
initiative sponsored by U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D) and U.S.
Northwest Straits Advisory Committee meeting in Mullis Center
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Northwest Straits Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting in
"The Northwest Straits Initiative was created out of concern for
dwindling marine resources and damaged habitats in the Northwest
Straits region," said Ginny Broadhurst, Director of the Northwest
Northwest Straits Conservation funding passes full Senate
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posted 11/06/2009
PRESS RELEASE: $1.6 million, included by U.S.
sites along the Northwest Straits, which run through Clallam, Island,
Jefferson, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties.
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The Northwest Straits Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation (NWS) is
based in Bellingham, WA.
Currently, the Northwest Straits Chapter has several volunteer interns
helping to collect samples each month.
Thanks! BWTF and the Northwest Straits Chapter of the Surfrider
Foundation would like to thank Post Point for donating space within
their laboratory for us to work! And we would like to
The Northwest Straits Chapter’s BWTF tests each of our five sites on
the fourth Monday of every month.
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Northwest Straits Marine Conservation InitiativeIn northwest
Washington, from the Strait of Juan de Fuca and northern Puget Sound
to the Canadian border, the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation
the Northwest Straits will require the concerted efforts of many
agencies, organizations and individuals. Grassroots involvement by
citizen groups will be critical for success.
`(1) The marine waters and ecosystem of the Northwest Straits in
Puget Sound in the State of Washington represent a unique resource
of enormous environmental and economic
To reauthorize and expand the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation
Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the
Northwest Straits, and for other purposes.
EXPANSION OF NORTHWEST STRAITS MARINE CONSERVATION INITIATIVE
ACT.
House Report 111-354 - NORTHWEST STRAITS MARINE CONSERVATION
INITIATIVE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009
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1672) to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation
Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the
Northwest Straits, and for other purposes, having considered the
REAUTHORIZATION OF NORTHWEST STRAITS MARINE CONSERVATION
INITIATIVE ACT.
excited that this appointment to the Northwest Straits Commission will
further enable us to add value to all of the good work that is being
done.
supported Northwest Straits Commission citizen-based science.
The Northwest Straits Advisory Commission of Washington provides an
ecosystem focus on the marine resources of the Northwest Straits as a
whole; helps mobilize science to focus on key
* The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.
1672 – Northwest Straits Marine Conservation
Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2062 – Migratory Bird
Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act...
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act
of 2009 - Amends the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
Act to: (1) set forth the membership of the Northwest Straits
species of the Northwest Straits region in Washington to achieve
ecosystem health and sustainable resource use; (4) enumerate the
duties of the Commission and establish benchmarks for its work; (5)
668, The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
Reauthorization Act of 2009 (4 wiki edits: view article ↓)
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What is the Northwest Straits Commission?
Acting as a board of directors for the Northwest Straits Marine
Conservation
over time in Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits region in
particular including the Strait of Juan de Fuca and northern Puget
Sound from Everett to the Canadian border.
The Northwest Straits Commission has initiated a pilot removal
program.
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
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The Northwest Straits Foundation is a non-profit organization
established to support the scientific and educational environmental
undertakings of the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative,
which
The Northwest Straits Foundation
supports research, monitoring, restoration, stewardship and education
programs and activities about Northwest Straits marine resources, both
at a local and ecosystem