Latest News - Whatcom Conservation District

Latest News

Read about the latest events, accolades, and conservation successes from Whatcom CD.

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Community Canopy Project: Free Trees for Bellingham

This spring, Whatcom Conservation District and Whatcom Million Trees Project are partnering with the City of Bellingham to offer Bellingham residents…

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2024 Orca Recovery Day Re-Cap

An atmospheric river did not deter the 50 volunteers who came to the 7th Annual Orca Recovery Day event in Whatcom County! Our crew of dedicated…

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12th Annual Run with the Chums – Another Fin-omenal Year

Sep 20, 2024 - 3 min read

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Climate Commitment Act Supports Wildfire Resilience

Aug 29, 2024

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Climate Commitment Act Supports Whatcom Forest Stewardship

Jul 23, 2024

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Proposal Opening Results - Todd Creek Reach Riparian Restoration Project

Jul 18, 2024

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2024 Native Plant Sale Latest News

Mar 22, 2024 - 2 min read

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8th Annual Whatcom Farm Expo: Best Year Yet!!

Mar 13, 2024 - 3 min read

Some Whatcom CD staff members pose with the 2023 Northwest Area District of the Year Award

Whatcom Conservation District Selected as 2023 Northwest Area District of the Year

Oct 26, 2023

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Orca Recovery Day 2023 - Whale Done

Oct 19, 20232 min read

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The 11th Annual Run with the Chums was Fin-Tastic!

Sep 21, 2023 - 2 min read

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2023 Salmon Recovery Tour

Aug 29, 2023

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Restoration Along Your Stream Can Matter

Aug 17, 2023

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Earth Day 2023 - Making A Difference on the Nooksack

Apr 26, 2023

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30th Annual Native Plant Sale & Celebration Was A Sunny Success

Mar 22, 2023 - 3 min read

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2023 Whatcom Farm Expo Re-Cap

Mar 7, 2023 - 3 min read

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Final Proposal Ranking | Homesteader Creek Riparian Restoration Project

Dec 1, 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.

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WANTED: Qualified Restoration Contractor

Nov 4, 2022

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Orca Recovery Day 2022 - A Whale Sized Success

Oct 21, 2022 - 3 min read

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10th Annual Run with the Chums was a splashing success!

Sep 29, 2022 - 2 min read

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Birch Bay 5th of July Beach Clean up 2022

Jul 19, 2022

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Whatcom Conservation District Notice of Public Hearing

Jun 22, 2022

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Whatcom Wildlife Bioblitz Success!

Jun 21, 2022

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The 2022 Whatcom Farm Expo Was a Great Success!

Apr 29, 2022 - 3 min read

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2022 Native Plant Sale

Mar 22, 2022 - 2 min read

cows in pen - Whatcom CD secures funding for farmers to protect water quality after record flooding

Whatcom CD secures funding for farmers to protect water quality after record flooding

Feb 25, 2022

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Flood Response & Emergency Resources

Jan 7, 2022

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Whatcom Conservation District Remembers Joe Heller

Dec 14, 2021

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A Partnership For Shellfish Harvest Resiliency

Nov 23, 2021

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2021 Orca Recovery Day Re-Cap

Oct 19, 20212 min read

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Water Quality Collaboration Spans The Border

Sep 28, 2021

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The 9th Annual Run With The Chums Made Quite A Splash!

Sep 27, 2021

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New Real-time Weather Stations in Whatcom County!

Jul 28, 2021

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Contact Us

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Meet our Staff

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E-News

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Annual Calendar