The Stillaguamish watershed is unique in that it contains shellfish beds at Port Susan and in South Skagit Bay. Because of previous downgrades by the Department of Health, there is a group that is tasked with monitoring activities and promoting stewardship to protect water quality and shellfish resources. They are the Stillaguamish River Clean Water District Advisory Board.

They generally meet monthly, except during the summer, at Peace Lutheran Church in Silvana. They meet in the evening, and have representatives from various parts of the watershed, as well as industry, forestry, agriculture, two tribes, Snohomish County and Snohomish Conservation District. Call Sean Edwards, at Snohomish County Surface Water Management, for more information on this group.

If you live or work in the Stillaguamish watershed, District staff can help you manage your farm, protect water quality, promote fish & wildlife habitat, and address other issues on your property.

For farm and rural living issues, call Amanda Ruzicka at 425-335-5634, ext 119

For habitat restoration, the Conservation Resource Enhancement Program (CREP), and wetland/stream issues, call Victor Insera at 425-335-5634, ext 106.