Save Whatcom County money and plan for sea level rise now
October 3, 2019
Whatcom County shorelines are dynamic places, both in terms of vibrant, distinct communities as well…
Author: Simon Bakke
As environmental threats increase, North Sound Baykeeper only grows stronger
September 25, 2019
RE Sources invites the public to celebrate its North Sound Baykeeper’s 20th anniversary on Saturday,…
Inslee’s Orca Task Force: What happened in year one, what’s next
September 18, 2019
When endangered Southern Resident Orca pods lost several family members in 2017 and 2018, bringing…
Water Rights 101: How do we allocate water in Washington?
September 11, 2019
Nobody truly owns Washington’s water. Water – whether underground or in lakes, streams, or frozen…
Ensure our shorelines are protected from sea level rise and haphazard development
September 6, 2019
Whatcom County needs to hear from everyone that this program must address the impacts of…
A Tale of Two Scarcities: How droughts in Whatcom play out for salmon
August 14, 2019
January through June 2019 was the eighth driest on record for Washington since 1895, with…
Lake Whatcom gets dedicated pollution-fighting funding
August 9, 2019
The Whatcom County Council just made a crucial step to reducing pollution in Lake Whatcom,…
Cherry Point Fossil Fuels: Stand up for higher standards
August 7, 2019
On August 7th, 2019, the Whatcom County Council initiated a public review process for a…
You spoke up, Skagit County heard: Polluting North Cascades mining project halted!
July 10, 2019
UPDATE (9/9/2019): Kiewit Corp has pulled out of the project once and for all —…
Equitable funding for protecting drinking water: Lake Whatcom Stormwater District Frequently Asked Questions
June 15, 2019
Lake Whatcom, the drinking water source for over 100,000 Whatcom County residents, faces an onslaught…