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Forage Fish & Community Science Efforts along the Elwha River (NSS Speaker series)

The Salish Sea supports local populations of many juvenile salmon and forage fish species (smaller fish like herring that salmon eat). Their population dynamics are poorly understood. The removal of two large dams on the adjacent Elwha River provided an opportunity to examine forage fish response to a localized habitat perturbation. Tune in on Tuesday, February […]

Beach cleanup for World Water Day

I & J Waterway 1000 Hilton Ave, Bellingham, WA

Wednesday, March 22nd from 10am–12pm at I & J Waterway (parking lot near 1000 Hilton Ave, Bellingham) RSVP (Helpful, not required) Grab a trash grabber and meet us at the beach! To combat plastic pollution in the Salish Sea, RE Sources hosts beach cleanups — as well as cleanups along rivers and lakes — throughout […]

Earth Day Park Cleanup!

Maritime Heritage Park 500 W Holly St, Bellingham, United States

Earth Day is coming up and you want to make a difference. Grab a trash grabber and meet us at the beach!  To combat plastic pollution in the Salish Sea, we host beach cleanups — as well as cleanups along rivers and lakes — throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties, providing cleanup equipment and a place to […]

*CANCELED* Beach cleanup @ Semiahmoo Spit for World Ocean Day

Semiahmoo Park 9261 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine

Due to a staff incident, we are canceling this cleanup. Apologies for the inconvenience! To combat plastic pollution in the Salish Sea, we host beach cleanups — as well as cleanups along rivers and lakes — throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties, providing cleanup equipment and a place to connect with like-minded community members. Join us on […]

Beach cleanup @ Cherry Point

Gulf Road beach 4601-4609 Gulf Rd, Ferndale, WA, United States

Fourth of July celebrations often leave a lot of trash on beaches — join us for a cleanup on Wednesday, July 5th from 10am to 12pm near the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve (4601 Gulf Rd, Ferndale).  Bagels will be provided by The Bagelry, and Kombucha Town will provide beverages! We provide cleanup supplies, on a […]

Youth Climate Summit: Day of Service

Larrabee State Park 245 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham, WA, United States

RE Sources is excited to bring the first Youth Climate Summit to Whatcom County. This August, we’re partnering with local high school youth activists in our YEP! program and WWU Climate Leadership students to plan a two-day climate solutions event for youth, by youth. We’re also seeking Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members! The YAC is a group of […]

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Beach cleanup @ Gulf Road (Int’l Coastal Cleanup day!)

Gulf Road beach 4601-4609 Gulf Rd, Ferndale, WA, United States

Since the annual International Coastal Cleanup began over 30 years ago, more than 17 million volunteers have collected more than 348 million pounds of trash. Be part of this awesome legacy! Join us for a cleanup on Saturday, September 16th from 10:00am–12:00pm at the end of Gulf Road near the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve (map) RSVP here Bagels […]

WA Water Lobby Day: Meet with lawmakers in Olympia

Lord Mansion (Olympia) 211 21st Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United States

Join us to advocate for laws that keep the Salish Sea clean and freshwater resources safe during the 2024 state legislative session! It's easier than you might think, and our staff will be with you every step of the way. Water Lobby Day: Thursday, February 1st. Plan to be in Olympia by 9:30am, with trainings […]

Beach Cleanup: Post-Fourth of July

Locust Beach 3199 Locust Ave, Bellingham, WA, United States

July 5th is a perfect moment to clean up messy beaches after a weekend of July 4th celebrations — Join RE Sources and Surfrider for our monthly beach cleanup! We will be meeting at Locust Beach in Bellingham (map) from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Trash grabbers, gloves, and bags provided, and fresh bagels provided by Bagelry! […]

Microplastics cleanup & sampling: Volunteers needed

Edgewater Park 500–598 W Division St, Mt Vernon, WA, United States

Spend an afternoon with our team sampling and cleaning up the shoreline of the Skagit River for microplastic particles — no experience needed! Wednesday, July 17th 11am to 3pm North Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon (map, meet across from Division St. at the park).  RSVP These microplastics contribute to the ever-growing amount of waste that […]

Beach cleanup near Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve

Gulf Road beach 4601-4609 Gulf Rd, Ferndale, WA, United States

Join RE Sources and Surfrider for a beach cleanup! As part of the annual International Coastal Cleanup effort and Whatcom Water Week, we're getting trash off a beach near the protected Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve. RSVP here Saturday, September 21st 1:00–3:00pm Meet near 4601 Gulf Road, Ferndale (map) Trash grabbers, gloves, and bags provided, and bagels […]

Youth-led workshop: Writing letters to local governments in support of forests

RE Sources Office 2309 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA, United States

Join our Youth for the Environment & People (YEP!) high school students for an evening of writing letters to the Whatcom County Council! We're seeking community members to join them in advocating for mature forests and decoupling school funding from logging. No experience sending comments to elected officials needed! These stellar students will show you […]