Keep It Classy, Not Trashy
December 12, 2021
Oh, the holidays! That most wonderful time of the year when we come together (perhaps…
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Whatcom County poised to pass groundbreaking rules for fossil fuels at Cherry Point
May 12, 2021
After years of community effort and engaging multiple stakeholders in hours of public meetings, Whatcom…
Clean trash and win a treat this Halloween
October 13, 2020
Don your favorite costume and hunt down the Trash Monster. Keep water trash-free during COVID’s…
Volunteer spotlight: Melanie Conner Lyons, science superstar during the pandemic
October 12, 2020
These past few months have been a particular challenge for our volunteer scientists. We…
Use this map of local trash hotspots to help keep our waters clean
October 8, 2020
Simply cleaning up trash in your neighborhood is a vital, and underrated, way to stop…
The Great Whatcom Trash Cleanup! Pandemic Edition
August 18, 2020
We challenge young people in Whatcom County to clean up all the litter you can…
Fighting for Everyone’s Right to Carcinogen-Free Seafood
July 31, 2020
Originally published in Whatcom Watch, July 2020 Environmental groups, regional tribes and fishing organizations defend…
Volunteer Spotlight: Citizen scientist Kristin Wilmes
July 7, 2020
Meet our North Sound Stewards citizen science volunteer of the quarter, Kristin Wilmes! Tell us about…
The epicenter of Salish Sea protection
June 9, 2020
Thanks to an outpouring of support from the community, the Whatcom County Council voted 4-3…
Cherry Point: Urge Whatcom County to extend protective moratorium
May 28, 2020
Global oil consumption dropped to the lowest levels seen in 25 years amid the pandemic —…