The council advises HIHWNMS management on resource protection, research, education and outreach programs. The all-volunteer council is made up of 17 voting members and 15 non-voting members. Members represent a variety of local user groups, the general public, and state and federal governmental jurisdictions.
The youth seat is being added to help the sanctuary appeal to younger community members. It is a non-voting position.The application deadline is January 31, 2010. For further information visit the sanctuary website.
Whale sanctuary seeks applicants for advisory council