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City Council approves emergency landmark tree protections 

Looking up the side of a large evergreen tree.
To prevent the removal of exceptional trees in anticipation of new regulations, the Bellingham City Council enacted an Emergency Landmark Tree Ordinance on May 20, 2024. It took effect immediately upon approval. This ordinance protects trees that are considered "landmark trees" - the largest, most significant trees in Bellingham - establishes a landmark tree inventory and a permitting process for removal, and establishes a larger fine for illegal removal. 

Inside Bellingham: October 13, 2023

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day and Housing Week, recruiting dispatchers, federal funding for bridge replacement and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham

City seeks volunteer members for new Water Resources Advisory Board

Adult with child on their shoulders standing on a rock looking out into Bellingham Bay.
The City of Bellingham is seeking applicants for nine board positions on the newly created Water Resources Advisory Board (WRAB). The new board will advise the City on the formulation and implementation of plans, programs and projects concerning the city’s municipal water, sanitary sewer, wastewater treatment and disposal, and surface and stormwater utilities, including the protection and preservation of Lake Whatcom.
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