Northwest Straits Citizens Advisory Commission

Provides an ecosystem focus on the marine resources of the Northwest Straits as a whole and helps to mobilize science to focus on key priorities. The Commission also guides and provides resources to the Marine Resource Committees, and serves as a forum for coordination and consensus-building. Its members represent each of the Marine Resource Committees, tribes, the Puget Sound Partnership and additional appointments by the Governor.
Board Websitehttps://www.nwstraits.org/about-us/commission/
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityPL 105-384 Section 401 & the Murray-Metcalf Report to the Convenors
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law.

Member List

Northwest Straits Citizens Advisory Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Blackmore, Laura 03/03/2023 10/31/2026 Puget Sound Partnership
Representative
2 Stephens Jr, James 06/27/2024 10/31/2027 General Public
3 Broadhurst, Virginia 04/26/2023 10/31/2026 General Public
4 Schwartz, Elsa 11/18/2024 10/31/2027 General Public
5 Grason, Emily 11/18/2024 10/31/2028 General Public
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