Contact:
Catherine Breault                        Kathleen Pozarycki
Communication Specialist II        MRC Lead Staff
Catherine.breault@snoco.org     Kathleen.pozarycki.@snoco.org
425-388-3053                             425-388-6414

Free Upcoming Film Series to Focus on Local and Global Marine Shorelines 

Local marine resource organizations to show films and engage in discussion at local colleges through April

EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 18, 2018 — Snohomish County residents interested in learning more about the Puget Sound and global marine environment are invited to attend a free community film series. The series will showcase three film events focusing Puget Sound Salmon Recovery, River Restoration on the Elwha River, and coral reef protection around the world. 

The 2018 Our Coast Community Film Series will feature discussions led by film directors and marine experts from around the northwest. Participants will also receive information on how to monitor changes at local beaches through the MyCoast App.

Our Coast Community Film Series
When:   Various nights from January 29 – April 25, 2018 (see details below)
Where: Everett Community College – Jackson Conference Center
             University of Washington Bothell – North Creek Events Center
What:   Free community film series. Guest speakers will be at each event for a short discussion on each screening.
Films:  Night 1: Return of the King, Discovering the Olympic Coast, Night 2 Return of the River, Night 3 Chasing Choral
Free Tickets and Event Details: http://www.snocomrc.org/ 

About Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee
The Snohomish County Marine Resources Advisory Committee (MRC) is a citizen-based volunteer committee appointed by the Snohomish County Council. It is one of seven county-based MRC's, which conduct restoration, conservation, and education projects with diverse partners and community members to meet performance benchmarks. For more information, visit http://www.snocomrc.org/. 

About Snohomish County Public Works
The Snohomish County Public Works Department constructs and maintains county roads; controls and manages surface water quantity, quality, and fish habitats; and oversees the recycling and disposal of solid waste. The department’s main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201. For more information about Snohomish County Public Works, visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks.