Preserving the Diverse Beauty That is Whatcom County

Our organization provides individuals with the tools they need to safeguard our marine waters, fresh waters, and air.

Help Us Protect the Health of Northwestern Washington’s People and The Ecosystems

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Protecting the Salish Sea

Advocating for a healthy Salish Sea, abundant salmon, and thriving communities.

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Climate Action

We halt the expansion of dangerous fossil fuels projects, catalyze renewable energy, plan for local climate impacts, and innovate climate…

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Sustainable Schools

Turning learning into action.

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Fighting Pollution

Defending the water and air that healthy families, clean beaches, and abundant salmon rely on.

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Watershed Health

Water should be clean and plentiful for people, fish, and farms.

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Ending Waste

We teach students about recycling and water conservation. We challenge the single-use culture and promote material reuse at The RE…

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Thriving Communities

We've been building community since 1982 — from curbside recycling to advancing a green waterfront; from helping homeowners go solar…

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Online learning for K-12 students

Online lessons and DIY activities for students of all ages. Get to know the natural world, do some do-it-yourself projects…

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Latest News

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Resilience is in the Details

April 28, 2022

Take one glance at the draft resolution outlining Comprehensive Plan update priorities introduced this week…

Fossil fuels at Cherry Point: The final stage

August 6, 2020

Whatcom County is entering the final stage of a long public process to improve outdated…