The 11th Annual Run with the Chums was Fin-Tastic!
This year’s Run with the Chums, an annual Whatcom Water Week kickoff event, boasted a record turnout! Over 400 people made an appearance...
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- Aug 31
- 1 min
California Creek RFP
The Whatcom Conservation District is partnering with the Whatcom Land Trust to restore 19.2 acres of riparian forest buffer along...
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- Aug 29
- 2 min
2023 Salmon Recovery Tour
With the right people and funding, it is incredible what can be accomplished in a year’s time. The South Fork Valley of the Nooksack...
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- Aug 17
- 1 min
Restoration Along Your Stream Can Matter
Whatcom County is a unique and beautiful place. With stunning views of baker, acres of farmland and forests, and a thriving community, it...
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- Jul 20
- 3 min
Conservation Stories: Salix Cooperative
"Every creek counts, no matter how small, no matter if there is fish in it or not. Every tiny little bend of every creek counts. So, the...
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- May 25
- 5 min
Conservation Stories: Elvin Kalsbeek
“Years ago, the river was like a snake and there were trees around it. So, it shaded the river and kept the water cooler. Gradually over...
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- Apr 26
- 2 min
Earth Day 2023 - Making A Difference on the Nooksack
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to...
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- Mar 22
- 3 min
30th Annual Native Plant Sale & Celebration Was A Sunny Success
A gorgeous, sunny, spring day greeted the over 700 people who came to the 30th Annual Native Plant Sale & Celebration, March 18th! Smiles...
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- Mar 7
- 3 min
7th Annual Farm Expo Was Udderly Awesome!
With over 40 exhibitors from across the region, speakers every half hour, and llamas to pet, there was an abundance of learning,...
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- Mar 3
- 4 min
Conservation Stories: Steensma Creamery
“Everything we do, from the soil all the way to someone’s spoon, we are trying to keep that intentional and sustainable.” – Kate Steensma...
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- Dec 15, 2022
- 5 min
Conservation Stories: Drayton Harbor Oyster Company
“Oysters are one of the most sustainable, delicious products on the face of the Earth... All we have to do is keep our water clean.” -...
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- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Final Proposal Ranking || Homesteader Creek Riparian Restoration Project
Five proposals were received from qualified contractors for Homesteader Creek Riparian Restoration Project. A team of Whatcom...
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- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
Conservation Stories: Ronda Webber & Kirsten Dunford
Ronda Webber and Kirsten Dunford are a family farming team. The mother daughter duo live on a farm outside of Ferndale with their...
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- Nov 28, 2022
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Proposal Opening Results || Homesteader Creek Riparian Restoration Project
The following proposals have been accepted and will be reviewed and ranked later this week. New proposals are no longer being accepted. A...
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- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Conservation Stories: Nora & David Weisenhorn
For Nora and David Weisenhorn, one of the best parts of Thanksgiving starts the weekend before during their neighborhood turkey butcher...
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- Nov 4, 2022
- 1 min
WANTED: Qualified Restoration Contractor
We are seeking a qualified restoration contractor to complete prescribed restoration work on 33.3 acres of riparian habitat in Whatcom...
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- Oct 21, 2022
- 3 min
Orca Recovery Day 2022 - A Whale Sized Success
Southern Resident orcas are an iconic species of the Pacific Northwest, but one that will disappear if we do not all take action to...
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- Sep 29, 2022
- 2 min
10th Annual Run with the Chums was a splashing success!
Saturday, September 10th was filled with laughter, cheering, and fun as over 300 runners, walkers, sprinters, strollers, and dogs...
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- Aug 18, 2022
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Watershed Watcher Spotlight: Mitchell Family
Gary and Bette Mitchell know how to make stewardship fun! As Watershed Watchers, they volunteer to pick up trash in their neighborhood...
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- Jul 19, 2022
- 1 min
Birch Bay 5th of July Beach Clean up 2022
A dedicated group of volunteers come together every July 5th to bring the beauty and safety back to the beach at Birch Bay. This year was...
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