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Home > Services > Natural Resources and Environment > Lake Whatcom

About Lake Whatcom

Lake Whatcom provides our drinking water, habitat for fish and wildlife, and recreational opportunities. The surrounding watershed is home to about 18,000 residents.

The Lake Whatcom Watershed spans multiple jurisdictions including the City of Bellingham, Whatcom County and the Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District.

Watershed and Lake Information

Facts about Lake Whatcom Reservoir

Water Quality

Lake conditions, drinking water quality reports and more

Water Supply and Treatment

Follow your water from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay

Sunset photo of Lake Whatcom with reflection of trees and hillsides in the lake water.

Lake Level

Information about the management of Lake Whatcom water levels, including an interactive dashboard

Fish and Wildlife

Discover species living in the watershed​

Resources

Stewards of the Lake: A Guide to Living in the Lake Whatcom Watershed
Natural Resources Contacts
Lake Whatcom Management Program
Property Acquisition Program

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