Learn about the RG Haley and Cornwall Landfill active cleanup sites — future home of the Salish Landing Park! RE Sources, City of Bellingham, and the Dept. of Ecology will discuss how the area is being cleaned up and developed into a community park.

Join us at the CBC at 9:30 a.m. to get geared up and we will aim to launch our boats at 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting). We will paddle north 1.7 miles with some stops along the way to talk about Padden estuary, stormwater outfalls, Taylor Dock and marine habitat.

At Salish Landing, we will witness the cleanup in action and learn about how the site got contaminated. We will then paddle back to northern Boulevard Park, get out and stretch our legs and hear from the City of Bellingham about how the area will be developed into a park. Some snacks and beverages will be provided but please bring additional food and drink to make sure you stay fueled and hydrated.

We’ll paddle back to CBC, with the goal of getting there by 2:00 p.m., putting away boats and heading out by 2:30 p.m.

• 9:30 a.m. – Meet at the CBC, get suited up and prep boats
• 10:00 a.m. – Launch boats
• 10:15 a.m. – Paddle north to Salish Landing (1.7 miles) with some stops on the way to talk about Padden estuary, Stormwater outfalls, Taylor Dock and fish habitat
• 11:45 a.m. – Arrive at Salish Landing, discuss the cleanup and park development
• 12:15 p.m. – Paddle to Boulevard Park for lunch
• 12:45 p.m. – Lunch at Boulevard Park
• 1:15 p.m. – Launch kayaks from Boulevard Park beach
• 1:30 p.m. – Paddle to CBC
• 2:00 p.m. – Arrive at CBC, rinse/put away boats and change out of gear
• 2:30p.m. – Done