WHY MDC MATTERS
About
Water Connects Us All
All living species on Earth form communities that are connected inextricably by one ocean. When we affect positive change on the habitats that support Olympic Peninsula communities, we have a global impact.
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The Marine Discovery Center will provide:
A Future
Imagine a vibrant Olympic Peninsula, strengthened by economic vitalization as it retains all of the things that make it the unique place it has always been.
A New Home
In this new facility, we’ll tell our region’s story by tracing waterways from mountains to estuary to deep ocean; revealing the marine life that lives in the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and the Strait of Juan de Fuca; and showing how water shapes our lives, relationships and history, including its enduring influence on indigenous ways of life.
Strength in Community
Our new waterfront campus will deepen learning connections across cultures and generations.
Sense of Place
For visitors to the new center, the adventure doesn’t end at our campus confines. Our region is a destination in itself, unparalleled in many ways by any place else on Earth. The Marine Discovery Center’s exhibits and focus on our connected watershed inspire its exploration.
Join us! Success is imminent. With your help, the Marine Discovery Center will play an important role in shaping a future we’re proud to pass on. Together, we will create a home for life-long learning and wonder that connects us all and makes us better for it. You can build that future with us.