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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...
Aug 17, 20231 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


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...
Apr 26, 20232 min read


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...
Mar 22, 20233 min read


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,...
Mar 7, 20233 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


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...
Dec 1, 20221 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


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...
Nov 28, 20221 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


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...
Nov 4, 20221 min read


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...
Oct 21, 20223 min read


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...
Sep 29, 20222 min read


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...
Aug 18, 20222 min read


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...
Jul 19, 20221 min read


Conservation Stories: Rhonda Beeks
When Rhonda Beeks moved onto her farm in Blaine 6 years ago, her first winter brought more water and mud than she knew how to deal with....
Jun 29, 20222 min read


Conservation Stories: Kim Brooke
It is incredible what a plant can do in the space of 20 years. Kim Brooke has been buying plants from the Whatcom Conservation District...
Jun 29, 20221 min read


Whatcom Conservation District Notice of Public Hearing
Whatcom Conservation District’s Board of Supervisors will hold two Public Hearings, in-person July 7th and virtual July 11th, pursuant to...
Jun 22, 20221 min read
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