Programs

Whatcom CD offers a variety of programs targeted at enhancing our strategic priorities of climate resiliency and preparedness, fish and wildlife habitat improvement, community and stormwater habitat improvements, working lands productivity and conservation, and community agriculture and local food systems support.

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Agricultural Support

We support farmers of all opperation types and sizes in Whatcom County with the stewardship of their land. The fertile river bottom soils of Whatcom…

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Stream Habitat Stewardship

We support landowners of all sizes in Whatcom County with fish bearing streams in aquatic management. The Nooksack River and coastal watersheds in…

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Education

We work with schools, farms, and partner organizations to provide environmental, place-based, education to Whatcom County residents of all ages. We…

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Wildfire Resiliency

We support residents of Whatcom County in wildfire preparedness through comprehensive education programs and wildfire risk assessment services…

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Forest Health & Stewardship

We support all forest owners in Whatcom County with the stewardship of their land. Healthy forests help increase our climate resiliency, story carbon…

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Green Infrastructure

We partner with homeowners and local municipalities to protect our water resources by providing information, technical assistance, and financial…

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Conservation Research & Monitoring

We support agricultural producers in increasing water use efficiency and through field based research. Our science and research specialsts work…

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Water Quality Monitoring

We monitor water quality across Whatcom County and increase education and awareness of water quality issues and solutions. The rivers, streams, and…

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Food System Support

We support our local food system through reducing equipment and cost barriers and providing technical assistance. A healthy and diverse local food…

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