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The Whatcom Conservation District is partnering with Whatcom County to maintain 26 acres of riparian habitat planted along Homesteader Creek and tributaries. We are now accepting proposals from qualified restoration contractors for project site preparation, planting and maintenance. Please view the attached 'Request for Proposal' document for project specifications and requirements. Homesteader Creek RFP Homesteader Creek Legal Notice

The Whatcom Conservation District is partnering with a private landowner to restore 13.4 acres of riparian habitat along Black Slough and tributaries. We are now accepting proposals from qualified restoration contractors for project site preparation, planting and maintenance. Please view the attached 'Request for Proposal' document for project specifications and requirements. Lane-Black Slough RFP Lane-Black Slough - Legal Notice

“This was the best work party I have ever been to! There was amazing energy, and the tour afterwards made the work I did feel like it was making a difference. My work is part of larger efforts happening at this site, this stream, and the ecosystem.” – Maddie Gavigan Martin, Orca Recovery Day Volunteer 115 people came to Kenney Creek for Orca Recovery Day 2025! Orca Recovery Day 2025 may have been the best Orca Recovery Day yet in Whatcom County! Despite threat of rain, 115 vo

Twenty-one representatives from tribal, county, state, and federal governments joined Whatcom CD to see these climate resiliency practices in action.  Community leaders, landowners, and agency partners joined Whatcom CD staff in the field to see and discuss conservation practices in action.  The climate challenges facing Whatcom County and our broader world are complex and require collaboration across entire landscapes. With support from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (C

In 2022, when harmful bacteria in our shared waters were found to exceed safe levels for freshwater recreation, the B.C. Ministry of the Environment and Parks (B.C. ENV) and the Whatcom Clean Water Program (WCWP) renewed their collaborative efforts to protect water quality. Pictured are staff from B.C. ENV, Whatcom Conservation District, Langley Environmental Partners Society, and Whatcom County Public Works at a sampling site just over the border. "The opportunity to get to

Deb and Greg Walrath spent 30+ years dreaming of moving back to Bellingham. When that dream became a reality they did not want to spend...

Rosa Rezansoff and her husband wanted to transform their yard into a special space where they could relax and watch birds and...

The excitement and joy was palpable at the 13th Annual Run with the Chums! “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he...

Hilda Sandoval of Hilda’s Farming  is one of a growing number of Hispanic-owned family farm businesses in Whatcom County. Hilda’s Farming...

Whatcom CD Executive Director Brandy Reed (L), Senator Sharon Shewmake (C), and Heather Christianson in her previous role as Whatcom CD...

When Melissa and Maxx Fanucci found their new property, they’d bought it for the house and the potential pasture – but the forest quickly...

Hilda Schaaf loves spending time in her front garden, which she and Horst designed with fire-resistant landscaping in mind. “We need to...

Smokey Bear joined wildfire resilience partners at the Guemes Community Center to educate the community on ways to reduce wildfire risk...

“Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.” ― Jane Goodall 95 Volunteers...

Kim Barron and Amy Gospodinovich manage over 40 horses, lessons, and day camps. They were tired of managing seasonal flooding, too. They...

Thank you to the community members of Bellingham willing to plant trees and create canopy for their city! More than 500 native trees were...

Shawne and John Lidstrom stand next to their home and newly planted saplings in seedling protection tubes. Sometimes it is possible to...

Plant sale customers of all ages loved finding their new plants! “The Native Plant Sale is a personal holiday!” – Native Plant Sale...

Whatcom Farm Expo guests listen to a presentation on getting started raising beef “This was fantastic as always. Thank you for making it...

NOTE: Due to large demand and community support, tree requests for this giveaway have closed. This spring, Whatcom Conservation District...