Trust the Process: Cherry Point back in the spotlight in the 11th hour of 2025 Whatcom Comprehensive Plan update
July 9, 2026
On June 16th, Whatcom County Council voted to make no last-minute changes to language regarding…
Author: Jann Eberharter
Composting for 500, Please: YEP! students take on food waste one game of Jeopardy at a time
June 26, 2026
For the first time in YEP! (Youth for the Environment and People) history, we ran…
It’s Time to Dump the Incinerators (Part 2): Two feasible options for Bellingham’s wastewater future
June 8, 2026
A hundred years ago, wastewater “treatment” consisted of pit privies, buckets, and open ditches that…
Join us for a walking tour of Bellingham’s Georgia-Pacific West cleanup site
May 20, 2026
Curious about what the next phase of Bellingham’s waterfront cleanup looks like? Join us for…
Ten Years Later: Reflecting on the Gateway Pacific Terminal defeat as Cherry Point faces more threats
May 9, 2026
On May 9, 2016, the Army Corps of Engineers cancelled the permit for the proposed…
Protect the Best, Restore the Rest: Advocating for climate-conscious forest management in NW Washington
April 6, 2026
As a regionally-focused organization, we’ve long recognized watersheds as the underpinning of life—in every sense…
Big Win: Whatcom County Hearing Examiner rejects permit that allowed for major expansion of AltaGas terminal
April 1, 2026
Bellingham, WA — The Whatcom County Hearing Examiner sided with six local environmental groups in…
It’s Time to Dump the Incinerators: Community concerns and common misconceptions (Part 1)
March 31, 2026
We launched this petition just over a month ago and have so far gathered more…
Not for Nothing: A recap of the 2026 legislative session
March 25, 2026
The 60-day, 2026 legislative session feels like a bit of a blur, but now that…
Public Comment Period for Westman Marine MTCA Site Open March 23 – April 21
March 20, 2026
Get familiar with a cleanup site along Blaine’s waterfront that is contaminated from past operations…