Lake Whatcom needs more rigorous action
December 17, 2019
Originally published in Whatcom Watch, December 2019 A restored and permanently protected Lake Whatcom Reservoir…
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Save Whatcom County money and plan for sea level rise now
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Water Rights 101: How do we allocate water in Washington?
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Ensure our shorelines are protected from sea level rise and haphazard development
September 6, 2019
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Lake Whatcom gets dedicated pollution-fighting funding
August 9, 2019
The Whatcom County Council just made a crucial step to reducing pollution in Lake Whatcom,…