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 Website

Policy Area

Natural Resources and Environment

Governor Appointments

Total Board Positions

Statutory Authority

PL 105-384 Section 401 & the Murray-Metcalf Report to the Convenors

Statutory Authority Website

Public Disclosure Required?

Senate Confirmation Required?

Compensation

Travel reimbursement

Term Length (years) 4

Statutory Term Limits

Board Requirements

None specified by law.

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Blackmore, Laura	05/05/2019	10/31/2022	Puget Sound Partnership Representative
2	Cowan, Tom	02/22/2016	10/31/2019	General Public
3	Castner, Chris	01/29/2019	10/31/2022	General Public
4	McKay, Nancy	11/01/2015	10/31/2019	General Public
5	Thom, Ronald	12/09/2016	10/31/2020	General Public