A King County representative told the Bashan Community Council the proposed Marine Recovery Area changes have been slowed for more community engagement, the county has $900,000 in tourism grants available (awards $30,000–$150,000), and officials will press to maintain expanded water‑taxi service through state and local funding.

Brandon Letzinger outlined a Regenerate Cascadia initiative to map local stewards, align funding, and reduce burnout among volunteer groups through a new Regenerate Vashon effort and bioregional workshops.