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When Rhonda Beeks moved onto her farm in Blaine 6 years ago, her first winter brought more water and mud than she knew how to deal with....

It is incredible what a plant can do in the space of 20 years. Kim Brooke has been buying plants from the Whatcom Conservation District...

Whatcom Conservation District’s Board of Supervisors will hold two Public Hearings, in-person July 7th and virtual July 11th, pursuant to...

We had a week of wild fun during the Whatcom Wildlife Bioblitz! From June 4th to June 12th people around Whatcom County set out to...

Smoky summers have become an all too familiar part of living in the Pacific Northwest. Over the past couple of decades, wildfires have...

The NW Washington Fairgrounds was bustling this last Saturday as around 400 people enjoyed the 6th annual Whatcom Farm Expo in the new...

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 29th annual Whatcom CD Native Plant Sale! This was one of our most successful Native Plant...

Many farmers work to improve their land for salmon habitat. Fred Polinder’s story is a beautiful example of this effort and of what can ...

Since 1946, the Whatcom Conservation District (CD) has worked with landowners and farmers to foster a healthy, sustainable relationship...

Elie Friedlob has been a champion for Birch Bay and the Terrell Creek watershed since moving to the area in 2002. Community and...

Updated: January 10th, 2022 Regional Flood Support Webpage: www.extension.wsu.edu/wam/2021-flood-support-page FEMA Assistance:...

It takes a village to build a farm and keep it viable long-term. In 2015, Katie Pencke and Matthew McDermott founded Alluvial Farms. For...

On November 3rd, Joseph Heller, former board of the Whatcom Conservation District passed away peacefully in Bellingham. Joe served on...

As this year comes to a close, we have been spending time reflecting over the past year. As part of that reflection, we decided to share...

When the founder of Elf Sanctuary, Mica Hartley, moved to her current property, she had no intention of owning any farm animals. She...

Three junior Orcas swimming the Puget Sound offer hesitant hope to all who care about this iconic species. However, like many before...

As local water quality partners wrap up a multi-year collaboration with Canadian counterparts, work continues on both sides of the...

The 11th of September this year was filled with fun and laughter in the BP Highlands as over 300 runners, walkers, sprinter, strollers,...

Larissa and Jonathan Ullberg moved to their current farm with big dreams. They wanted property and enough space for their kids to play,...

Briana and Joe Peck have lived in Whatcom county for 14 years and in the Salish Breeze neighborhood since 2015. They love their wild...