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March 5, 2003 Skagit MRC Reports to Anacortes Skagit County's Marine Resources Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Anacortes Library, "M" Ave. and 10th St., 9 am to 11 am, Thursday morning March 13. Citizens wishing to understand the group's program or to make recommendations are welcome to attend. Sandy Wyllie-Echeverria, Ph.D. has also been invited to describe his recent work in Fidalgo Bay. Skagit MRC has an ambitions program planned for 2003, including: Diver Surveys to set priorities for Bottomfish Marine Protected areas; A second planting of Olympia oysters in Fidalgo Bay, as well as seeding three selected Skagit County beaches with Pacific oysters; several opportunities for citizens to take part in spartina removal; Investigation of Fidalgo Bay outfalls; a restoration blueprint for northern bays of Skagit County as well as approval of several restoration projects to be carried out in early 2004. Committee chairs will be on hand to report on these projects and to answer questions. For further information, contact:
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