Lee First, the North Sound Baykeeper at RE Sources for Sustainable Communities, is hosting TWO events as part of the upcoming Whatcom Water Week: A tour of the headwater wetlands of the Tenmile Watershed on September 25th, and a tour of Sanitary Service Company's facility and stormwater prevention efforts on September 28th. Details below: 10 AM - 12 PM Location provided upon registration This easy-to-understand wetland ecology class will be packed into a few hours. The tour will visit Ravencest Farm, highlighting why small streams and wetlands are an essential component of our local watersheds. Tour is free and open to everyone. Tour guides: Wetland ecologist/biologist Dr. Elizabeth Binnery, WWU biology professor Dr. Anu Singh-Cundy, and North Sound Baykeeper Lee First. Come prepared to spend time outdoors in wet areas, regardless of weather. SSC Stormwater Prevention Tour 12PM - 1 PM 1001 Roeder Ave, Bellingham (map) Join us for a tour of Sanitary Service Company's facility and learn how they've prevented stormwater pollution at their site. Learn about their unique source control measures to prevent pollution and the importance of stormwater pollution prevention. Tour is free and open to everyone. Tour guides: SSC Recycling Manager Rodd Pemble and North Sound Baykeeper Lee First. Registration not required — just show up!
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