Photo courtesy Jack Kintner |
Geoff has managed the Drayton Harbor Community Oyster Farm since 2001. A former grower whose Drayton Harbor oyster farm was shut down as a result of declining water quality, Geoff has served as Chairman of the Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee since its inception. He has been involved in shellfish restoration efforts in Drayton Harbor since 1990, beginning with the initial Drayton Harbor Watershed Planning process conducted under WAC 400-12. He also serves on the Whatcom County Planning Commission, City of Blaine’s Citizens Wastewater Advisory Committee and the Whatcom County Onsite Septic System Subcommittee.
Geoff embodies everything it takes to preserve healthy shellfish growing areas – he loves the harbor, applies boundless energy to its protection and enjoys every minute he spends there. Like all growers, Geoff believes, in his heart, that it is the best, most productive place on earth – well worth the herculean efforts required to maintain clean water amid growing population pressures.
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