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Climate Resilient Working Lands & Rural Communities Tour
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


Water Recognizes No Border, Improved Water Quality Requires Neighbo(u)rs to Work Together
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


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...


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...


Spectacular Fin-Ish to the 2025 Run with the Chums
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...
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