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A path in between dense bushes and rows of large trees line up along the sidewalk.
Environment

Trees of a certain size now protected by law in Bellingham

Damaging or removing protected trees results in fine up to $5,000 per violation
May 21, 2024 1:28 p.m.
Environment

Gov. Inslee praises Climate Commitment Act’s impact on Lake Whatcom forests

Conservation efforts made possible through Whatcom Land Trust, RE Sources and local government partnerships
May 15, 2024 3:57 p.m.
Environment

Start preparing for water rights legal battle, experts say

Lawsuit filed in Whatcom County expected to impact upward of 30,000 people
May 12, 2024 10:00 p.m.
An aerial view of Nooksack River running in between trees.
Environment

Department of Ecology files water rights lawsuit in Whatcom County

Adjudication will review, prioritize all water use in the Nooksack basin
May 2, 2024 10:43 a.m.
Two bears grazing on the grasslands next to each other look over to the camera in curiousity.
Environment

Grizzly bears will return to the North Cascades, feds announce

Officials have not set a timetable for the relocation
Updated April 26, 2024 12:25 p.m.
Environment

30,000 postcards sent to residents ahead of water rights legal summons

Outreach part of effort to inform public about adjudication process
April 24, 2024 1:47 p.m.
A map of Washington state with yellow covering most of the area signifying drought conditions.
Environment

Emergency drought announcement includes Whatcom, Skagit as dry summer anticipated

Whatcom County residents should be prepared for an increased fire risk as well
April 18, 2024 12:29 p.m.
Environment

Draft Urban Forest Plan aims for 45% overall canopy cover in Bellingham 

Public comment opens as city launches Community Tree Programs
April 15, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Environment

Environmentalists sample water as ABC Recycling loads metal in one of final trips

RE Sources, local volunteers observed the 10-day removal process
April 12, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Environment

Cost of Plantation Rifle Range cleanup could double $6.5 million estimate

Whatcom County applied for a grant from the Department of Ecology to help offset cleanup costs
April 5, 2024 2:09 p.m.
Environment

Nooksack Basin residents prepare to define, defend water rights

Department of Ecology set to file adjudication lawsuit this spring, impacting thousands
April 4, 2024 10:00 p.m.
A family of kayakers paddle their way through the lake.
Environment

Add wildfire, climate change to the list of Lake Whatcom worries

Annual report to Bellingham, Whatcom County leaders shows little trend in pollution levels
March 27, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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