Island County Planning & Community

Island County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) is an advisory body established in 1999, comprising community volunteers representing diverse interests and industries in Coupeville, WA. Their common goal is to protect and restore marine resources in the Puget Sound area through scientific monitoring, restoration projects, and community education. The MRC conducts shoreline surveys, provides recommendations for climate change and sea level rise, and offers workshops and events to educate the community on protecting shoreline property and marine habitats. They also engage in community-driven projects, collaborate with various stakeholders, and strive to generate lasting results that sustain a healthy and resilient marine environment in Island County.Generated from the website

Located in Mount Vernon, Wash., the Skagit County Public Health Department offers a variety of programs for individuals and families. It provides a food protection program to prevent illnesses caused by the improper preparation of food. The department also offers immunization and vaccination programs to protect adults and children from various diseases, such as polio, typhoid, yellow fever, measles, mumps and rubella. It provides consulting services on topics related to food and water precautions and insect-borne diseases and protection measures. The department also issues birth and death certificates. It offers nutritional, nursing, and child and family health care services. The Skagit County Public Health Department also provides information on precautionary measures for tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases. It offers a nutritional program that includes breast-feeding support and referral services for women. The department provides drinking water, food protection and liquid waste programs.