Green and productive lands—they might just be the most important concern to people who live in Whatcom County: The farms, the forests, the lakes and mountains. […] Continue reading
The County Executive’s first term was fairly low key and avoided controversy. But he is making up for it in a second term with a personal agenda that is increasingly in conflict with public process. Continue reading
Another issue on my agenda, and apparently mine alone, is cattle fences around streams and creeks.
Sounds like a good idea, right? Cows degrade water and if we keep cows out of our waters, it will help water quality. Except for one small problem. Continue reading
I respect this author and he is usually right about things, but this time, he could not be more off the mark. And it reflects not just an unhealthy environment, it reflects an unhealthy culture and way of viewing the biosphere. And it explains why most of our restoration efforts simply fail. Continue reading
February 18, 2016 Wendy Harris
Some Basics About the CAO update system.
This explains about Best Available Science and how GMA regulations and administrative laws (WACs) work with regard to the CAO update. Continue reading
Behind our back and without any public input, the county renegotiated some of the terms of the Lake Whatcom TMDL, and DOE submitted this for EPA approval. Continue reading
6 hrs October 29, 2015 Sandy Robson
I voted for Satpal Sidhu for County Council. I recommend that you do too. Not only do I believe he makes a very good County Council member, but I believe his opponent, Kathy Kershner would seriously imperil our water quality and environment if she were to be elected. Continue reading
16 hrs August 25, 2015 Wendy Harris
According to the City of Bellingham’s 2014 Stream Monitoring Report:
“The status of Bellingham’s urban streams for the period ending in 2014 is mixed. Only Hanna Creek was able to meet all Department of Ecology standards ensuring the highest water quality. Continue reading
noisy waters northwest 
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