 We promote sustainable communities and protect the health of northwestern Washington’s people and ecosystems through application of science, education, advocacy and action.
Protect Whatcom's shorelines from climate impacts  Now is the time for you to speak up for shoreline protection and restoration at a Whatcom County open house: OPEN HOUSES Birch Bay: June 10th, 7-9:00 pm, at Birch Bay Bible Church, 4460 Bay Road, Birch Bay Deming: June 19th, 7-9:00 pm, at Mount Baker High School, 4936 Deming Road, Deming Bellingham: June 25th, 7-9:00 pm, at Civic Building Garden Room 322 N Commercial St, Bellingham Shorelines along rivers, lakes, and marine areas are invaluable for fishing, swimming, protecting us from storms, filtering out pollutants, and provide salmon and herring habitat. Many of Whatcom's have been degraded since the late 1800s. Our local program that governs protecting our shorelines, called the Shoreline Management Program, is going to be updated soon — and Whatcom County needs to hear from everyone that this program must address the impacts of climate change and sea level rise, protect Lake Whatcom, and protect the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve. Statewide wins for orcas, clean energy, and more in the 2019 legislature The health of the environment and Washington residents depended heavily on lawmakers’ choices this year — from a dwindling southern resident orca population to devastating wildfires exacerbated by a changing climate. After a four-month session full of community members calling on their lawmakers to tackle these issues, 42 laws related to environmental and community wellbeing passed! Read about the successes here, including going 100% clean electricity statewide, sweeping protections for orcas, expediting toxic cleanups, protecting families from pollutants, better oversight for seasonal farmworker programs, and much more. In collaboration with the Environmental Priorities Coalition, we advocated for and tracked several issues of significance to the people and ecosystems of the North Puget Sound. See the what the final status of key environmental priority bills we watched here. Salish Splash! We challenge... YOU 5:00–6:30 PM (Splash at 5:30) Marine Park, Bellingham (map) Take a jump (or come and watch others take the plunge) into the Salish Sea as RE Sources and partners celebrate orca recovery! This year, the Washington State Legislature passed a critical package of orca recovery bills that address the many threats faced by Southern Resident orcas. Together, we’re celebrating this win with the Salish Splash! Challenge your friends, family, and colleagues to jump into Puget Sound with us. Last year, we celebrated Puget Sound being designated a No Discharge Zone, prohibiting boats from dumping raw or partially-treated sewage right into the water. See the video here. Tour Bellingham's Waterfront by Kayak  5:30 - 8:30 PM Reserve your spot here — Space is limited Suggested donation for safety and clean water: $15-$35 Celebrate Orca Month (June) with RE Sources and Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures out on the water! Register online here. Tour leaders will show kayakers a perspective of Bellingham Bay that can’t be seen from land, and visit sites that illuminate the history of Bellingham Bay, its past industrial contamination, cleanup and habitat improvement opportunities, and how our local bay plays a role in the health of the Salish Sea and its endangered orca population. No experience is needed for those renting kayaks, but participants must be physically fit to paddle, and those under the age of 18 must be with a parent or guardian. Bellingham’s waterfront: New public spaces, new hope for orcas Balancing Water Supply Demands It takes a team effort to keep Whatcom County’s water clean To keep Whatcom County special, we need to be vigilant. We need to be careful. And we need to take action when pollution does taint our precious waters. That is RE Sources’ job, and we’ve done it for 35 years – upholding standards of respect, integrity, and always keeping an eye toward the future we are creating for our grandchildren. They deserve a future in which a prosperous community and clean water continue to coexist. Read more. Voted best nonprofit in Bellingham We think the reason for our greatness is YOU! Thank you so much for making our victories possible. Waterkeeper Alliance member If you see pollution, report it! Call the Pollution Hotline: (360) 220-0556. Please take photos and be prepared to discuss location and details about the pollution.  Special thanks to our cornerstone sponsor, Recycling & Disposal Services Inc (RDS), local, privately owned transfer station in Ferndale with progressive waste management practices. As a 501(c)(3) organization, RE Sources does not directly or indirectly influence any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office. RE Sources for Sustainable Communities tax ID number is 91-1243957. |
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