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Conservation Stories: Deb & Greg Walrath
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...
5 days ago3 min read


Conservation Stories: Rosa Rezansoff
Rosa Rezansoff and her husband wanted to transform their yard into a special space where they could relax and watch birds and...
Oct 13 min read


Conservation Stories: Hilda Sandoval of Hilda’s Farming
Hilda Sandoval of Hilda’s Farming is one of a growing number of Hispanic-owned family farm businesses in Whatcom County. Hilda’s Farming...
Aug 204 min read


Conservation Stories: Melissa & Maxx Fanucci
When Melissa and Maxx Fanucci found their new property, they’d bought it for the house and the potential pasture – but the forest quickly...
Jun 234 min read


Conservation Stories: Hilde and Horst Schaaf
Hilda Schaaf loves spending time in her front garden, which she and Horst designed with fire-resistant landscaping in mind. “We need to...
May 284 min read


Conservation Stories: Kelly Park Stables
Kim Barron and Amy Gospodinovich manage over 40 horses, lessons, and day camps. They were tired of managing seasonal flooding, too. They...
May 13 min read


Conservation Stories: Shawne and John Lidstrom
Shawne and John Lidstrom stand next to their home and newly planted saplings in seedling protection tubes. Sometimes it is possible to...
Apr 244 min read


Conservation Stories: Sherry & Charlie Donald
Sherry and Charlie Donald stand in front of their home with their new native landscaping. “After the native plants get established, there...
Jan 64 min read


Conservation Stories: Jessica Lee and Michael Bellis
Landowners Michael Bellis (left) and Jessica Lee (right) in front of the WCD flame cap kiln. The kiln is turning excess biomass into...
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Conservation Stories: Sophie Ziliak
“I loved the benefit of creating a more sustainable ecosystem around my home, but as a new homeowner who was faced with an overgrown yard...
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Conservation Stories: Suzanne Chandler & Flower Feather Farm
“When it fits, it fits!” Suzanne Chandler of Flower Feather Farm knows when something fits her life goals and her farm. As a fourth...
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Conservation Stories: Pat & Bev Jerns
“Participating in the Whatcom Conservation District’s program to install low impact natural landscaping turned out to be one of smartest,...
Dec 18, 20232 min read


Conservation Stories: Ashton Beanblossom
Generations of dairy farmers have raised their cows in Whatcom County, but Ashton Beanblossom is a dairy farmer who has decided to take a...
Oct 11, 20233 min read


Conservation Stories: Eileen Herring & Alan Sanders
“Creating a more natural landscape is such a great opportunity, and of course there’s less lawn for Al to mow, so he’s happy about it.” –...
Oct 3, 20233 min read


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...
Jul 20, 20233 min read


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...
May 25, 20235 min read


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...
Mar 3, 20234 min read


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.” -...
Dec 15, 20225 min read


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...
Nov 29, 20223 min read


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...
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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