The primary purpose of the Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Commission is for: The Mayor to communicate with and listen to the representatives of neighborhood associations on topics that may be of interest to neighborhoods;Representatives of neighborhood associations to communicate their interests and concerns to the City administration; andMembers to serve as a conduit for timely, accurate ... Read more
Location to be determined The primary purpose of the Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Commission is for: The Mayor to communicate with and listen to the representatives of neighborhood associations on topics that may be of interest to neighborhoods;Representatives of neighborhood associations to communicate their interests and concerns to the City administration; andMembers to serve as a ... Read more
Event Recording: Did you miss the live webinar event on September 22? A recording of this event is available to watch! Replacing a gas furnace or water heater can save emissions, energy, and money. This webinar hosted by the Whatcom County Climate Impacts Advisory Committee will show you how. After a general introduction by organizer Steve Harrell, ... Read more
Our world is changing, and it impacts not just humans but all that we share this planet with. As a part of Bellingham’s ALL IN for Climate Action Week, Echoes Bellingham is gathering on the land, to listen to the voice of creation. We’ll welcome the Fall Equinox, honor the changing of the season and ... Read more
The Watershed Advisory Board (WAB) provides citizen advice to the City regarding the protection, clean-up, and restoration of the Lake Whatcom reservoir and watershed. The WAB further advises on the acquisition and management of properties in the City’s watershed land acquisition program. The WAB typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be hosted virtually ... Read more
Join the Climate Reality Project Bellingham Chapter for this virtual event to learn about a new Bloomberg study announcing a tipping point suggesting an increased adoption rate for electric vehicles (EVs). The second part of the presentation will be about dispelling anti-EV myths. After the presentation we will break out into separate conversations with EV ... Read more
At this time, all Planning Commission meetings are being held virtually via Zoom Webinars. The meetings are streamed live via the City’s website at meetings.cob.org and on the City’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/cityofbhamwa), or can be viewed on Comcast channel 10 (HD – channel 321). Registration via www.cob.org/pc is required to attend the meeting via Zoom ... Read more
Join a tour highlighting recent climate action initiatives on Western Washington University’s campus. Come along as we celebrate student leadership, operational innovations, curricular offerings, and bio-regional partnerships. We will end the tour with a short exercise that supports participants in imagining their next climate action steps based on elements that resonated from the tour. Accessibility ... Read more
8 presentations, 10 slides, 10 minutes. Hosted by Sustainable Connections, the Green Building Slam has been a community favorite for years, and after a two-year hiatus, we are bringing it back this fall! The Slam is a fast-paced, presentation-style event that is known for the incredible networking opportunities with local green building experts and enthusiasts. ... Read more
Celebrate ALL IN for Climate Action Week with the City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program! Take action to improve our climate by caring for native plantings in this impressive restoration area at Willow Spring.All ages and abilities welcome! Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please ... Read more
