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We are compiling a list of flood recovery resources to help those impacted by the 2025 flood. We will continue to update the page as needed. If you have flood damage to your home, business, or farm it is imperative that you have photo documentation of the damage for many insurance claims and financial assistance applications. General Flood Recovery Resources Housing, Basic Needs, Pet, and Livestock Resources: Whatcom County has compiled a list of resources for those impacted

Mike Tuben is looking forward to watching his new native plant garden establish and grow, especially if it means less lawn mowing! “The largest benefit [of the Neighborhood Native Landscaping Program] is less lawn to mow and better erosion control on a hillside.” – Mike Tuben, 2025 Neighborhood Native Landscaping Program Participant  Mike and his neighbors converted 3,000 square feet of their yard into native landscaping through the Neighborhood Native Landscaping Program (NN

The Whatcom Conservation District is partnering with Whatcom County to maintain 26 acres of riparian habitat planted along Homesteader Creek and tributaries. We are now accepting proposals from qualified restoration contractors for project site preparation, planting and maintenance. Please view the attached 'Request for Proposal' document for project specifications and requirements. Homesteader Creek RFP Homesteader Creek Legal Notice

The Whatcom Conservation District is partnering with a private landowner to restore 13.4 acres of riparian habitat along Black Slough and tributaries. We are now accepting proposals from qualified restoration contractors for project site preparation, planting and maintenance. Please view the attached 'Request for Proposal' document for project specifications and requirements. Lane-Black Slough RFP Lane-Black Slough - Legal Notice Lane-Black Slough RFP Addendum 11/24/2025

“This was the best work party I have ever been to! There was amazing energy, and the tour afterwards made the work I did feel like it was making a difference. My work is part of larger efforts happening at this site, this stream, and the ecosystem.” – Maddie Gavigan Martin, Orca Recovery Day Volunteer 115 people came to Kenney Creek for Orca Recovery Day 2025! Orca Recovery Day 2025 may have been the best Orca Recovery Day yet in Whatcom County! Despite threat of rain, 115 vo