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Conservation Stories: Sherry & Charlie Donald
Sherry and Charlie Donald stand in front of their home with their new native landscaping. “After the native plants get established, there...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read
Conservation Stories: Jessica Lee and Michael Bellis
Landowners Michael Bellis (left) and Jessica Lee (right) in front of the WCD flame cap kiln. The kiln is turning excess biomass into...
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Nov 6, 20242 min read
Conservation Stories: Sophie Ziliak
“I loved the benefit of creating a more sustainable ecosystem around my home, but as a new homeowner who was faced with an overgrown yard...
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Oct 30, 20242 min read
Braving the Gales for the Whales -Orca Recovery Day 2024
An atmospheric river did not deter the 50 volunteers who came to the 7th Annual Orca Recovery Day event in Whatcom County! Our crew...
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Sep 20, 20243 min read
12th Annual Run with the Chums – Another Fin-omenal Year
Thank you to the 358 racers and 25 volunteers who joined us for the 12th Annual Run with the Chums 5K Fun Run and kids Smolt Sprint...
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Aug 29, 20242 min read
Climate Commitment Act Supports Wildfire Resilience
Wildfire risk in Western Washington is increasing because of climate change. Whatcom Conservation District’s (Whatcom CD’s) Community...
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Jul 23, 20242 min read
Climate Commitment Act Supports Whatcom Forest Stewardship
Western Washington is world famous for towering trees and vast forests. The Whatcom Conservation District’s (Whatcom CD’s) new Forest...
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Jul 18, 20241 min read
Proposal Opening Results - Todd Creek Reach Riparian Restoration Project
The following proposals have been accepted and will be reviewed and ranked later this week. New proposals are no longer being accepted. A...
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Jun 18, 20241 min read
Todd Creek Reach Riparian Restoration Project RFP
The Whatcom Conservation District is partnering with the Whatcom Land Trust to restore 22.4 acres of riparian habitat along Todd Creek...
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Mar 22, 20242 min read
2024 Native Plant Sale
On an unseasonably warm day in March, over 800 people enjoyed Whatcom Conservation District’s 31st Annual Native Plant Sale &...
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Mar 13, 20243 min read
8th Annual Whatcom Farm Expo: Best Year Yet!!
“I really think this was the best year yet.” -Return Exhibitor Nearly 50 exhibitors filled the building at the Northwest Washington...
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Jan 22, 20242 min read
Conservation Stories: Suzanne Chandler & Flower Feather Farm
“When it fits, it fits!” Suzanne Chandler of Flower Feather Farm knows when something fits her life goals and her farm. As a fourth...
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Dec 18, 20232 min read
Conservation Stories: Pat & Bev Jerns
“Participating in the Whatcom Conservation District’s program to install low impact natural landscaping turned out to be one of smartest,...
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Oct 26, 20232 min read
Whatcom Conservation District Selected as 2023 Northwest Area District of the Year
We are proud to share that the Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) has recognized our District as the 2023 Northwest Area...
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Oct 19, 20232 min read
Orca Recovery Day 2023 - Whale Done
The Southern Resident orcas are one of the most iconic species of the Salish Sea, but without community care and action their future is...
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Oct 11, 20233 min read
Conservation Stories: Ashton Beanblossom
Generations of dairy farmers have raised their cows in Whatcom County, but Ashton Beanblossom is a dairy farmer who has decided to take a...
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Oct 3, 20233 min read
Conservation Stories: Eileen Herring & Alan Sanders
“Creating a more natural landscape is such a great opportunity, and of course there’s less lawn for Al to mow, so he’s happy about it.” –...
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Sep 21, 20232 min read
The 11th Annual Run with the Chums was Fin-Tastic!
This year’s Run with the Chums, an annual Whatcom Water Week kickoff event, boasted a record turnout! Over 400 people made an appearance...
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Aug 31, 20231 min read
California Creek RFP
The Whatcom Conservation District is partnering with the Whatcom Land Trust to restore 19.2 acres of riparian forest buffer along...
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Aug 29, 20232 min read
2023 Salmon Recovery Tour
With the right people and funding, it is incredible what can be accomplished in a year’s time. The South Fork Valley of the Nooksack...
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