July 16, 2015 Rachael Paschal Osborn
As reported in our recent post, “The Tale of the Nooksack Nine,” the Department of Ecology went above and beyond its usual water mismanagement when — faced with clear evidence of illegal water diversions from the Nooksack River – the agency decided to issue permits, rather than penalty orders, to the culprits. Continue reading
July 16, 2015 Matt Petryni
THIS COMING TUESDAY, THE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER CRITICAL CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION REFORM. PLEASE JOIN US TO MAKE SURE VOTERS HAVE THIS OPTION IN NOVEMBER. Continue reading
19 hrs July 14, 2015 Wendy Harris
Last Tuesday, the county council approved a new wildlife advisory committee and is now seeking applications from qualified people to fill the technical advisory sub-committee that will be meeting first. There is supposed to be a website, but the link has not been working. Continue reading
July 14, 2015 Tim Johnson, The Gristle
Like a stick of dynamite left behind at a construction site, the periodic review of the Whatcom County Charter has probably outlived its original purpose of ensuring the county aligns with the state constitution and statutes and should not be left lying around without controls that limit destructive blowups. […]
19 hrs July 12, 2015 Wendy HarrisAn intensity of use impact is generally used to refer to disruption of wildlife from human presence, activities and land use. The greater the intensity of use, the more humans present, the more disruption to normal wildlife behavior, and the more likely there will be loss of biodiversity because many animals will naturally avoid areas with humans and pets. Continue reading
July 1, 2015
Once again, it’s time to start thinking about your submission to Whatcom WRITES!
Each year, Whatcom County, Washington, selects a book for Whatcom READS! that will be read and discussed at libraries and in book groups throughout the region, culminating with local appearances by the author. The 2016 title is A Tale for the Time Being: Continue reading
July 7, 2015 Wynne Lee
Here’s the link to Whatcom County’s 2015 bid document for the annual drydocking, repair and maintenance of the Whatcom Chief, ferry to Lummi Island. Continue reading
Lois Garlick, 1920 – 2015Thu, Jul 09, 2015, 8:27 am John Servais
Lois Garlick died peacefully in her sleep on June 28 at age 95. She and her husband George, who died several years ago, were awarded the first Environmental Heros award by Re-Sources. It was obvious and symbolic. Their environmental stewardship predated by decades the beginning of the modern enviro movement in the early 1970s. Continue reading
1 hr July 10, 2015 Sandy Robson
As we head into the primary elections, I decided to re-visit some of my older articles and comment posts to remind people why Gary Jensen should not be elected for Bellingham Port Commissioner. . .or for any other elected office. Today’s reason: Continue reading
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