Birchwood Archives

Little Squalicum Creek Water Quality Improvements Phase 3

Construction work next to a street with an excavator digging a trench.

Project Overview This project is the third phase of a multi-phased approach to treat polluted runoff (stormwater) that enters Little Squalicum Creek from developed land in the Birchwood Neighborhood. The project will install stormwater treatment systems, such as bioretention or enhanced treatment Best Management Practice (BMP) systems, to treat approximately 145.5 acres of stormwater, improving ... Read more

Eldridge Avenue Bridge Reconstruction (Squalicum Creek)

Project Overview- ER018 The project will reconstruct and widen the bridge over Squalicum Creek, originally built in 1937. Crews will replace the current multi‑span structure with a two‑span bridge. The new bridge will provide one vehicle travel lane in each direction and protected shared‑use pathways on both sides. Project Status – Spring 2026 The design ... Read more

Meridian-Birchwood Transportation Improvements

Project Overview The City of Bellingham has updated the scope of the Meridian–Birchwood Transportation Improvement Project (ES564) and is moving it forward to improve safety and traffic flow near two closely spaced intersections. These intersections currently experience major congestion and serve as key connections between the waterfront, the Port of Bellingham, and I-5. The upgrades ... Read more

Squalicum Creek at Baker Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project

A small dam on a creek with a concrete culvert in the background where the creek goes under a road.

Project Overview The Squalicum Creek at Baker Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project (EN059) is part of the City’s strategic approach to fish barrier removal. Located where Squalicum and Baker Creeks meet, this project: Correcting the City-owned fish passage barrier on Squalicum Creek is a high priority based on the City’s Fish Barrier Prioritization and will benefit ... Read more

Little Squalicum Creek Water Quality Improvements Phase 1

Project Overview This project is part of a multi-phased approach to improve water quality in Little Squalicum Creek and the new Little Squalicum Estuary by reducing pollution in rainwater runoff – or stormwater – from the surrounding residential area (Bellingham Technical College has private stormwater facilities to treat runoff from their campus). This first phase ... Read more

Storybrook Park Phase One

Phase one construction included the following park improvements: Phase One Plans Park Location Map PlaygroundPhase One LayoutExtent of W Maplewood Street Improvements W Maplewood Street Layout Funding $634,600 2nd Quarter Real Estate Excise Tax$1,834,000 Park Impact Fees$400,000 Public Works Funding Status – Complete Phase One was designed in 2023 and 2024. Park construction took place ... Read more