Environment Archives

Donald Ave Water Quality Retrofit

Grassy field next to road looking over the water

Project Overview: EV171 This proposed project will improve water quality in Lake Whatcom, Bellingham’s drinking water source, by constructing a new pollution treatment facility within the public right-of-way at the corner of Donald Avenue and Northshore Drive. The Phosphorus Optimized Stormwater Treatment (POST) System facility will help reduce excess phosphorus levels in Lake Whatcom by ... Read more

Valencia Street Watermain Replacement (Closed)

Map showing utility improvements along Valencia Street

Project Overview: EW238 This project replaced the following utilities within the Valencia Street corridor: In addition to the utility replacements, the corridor roadway was repaved, and sidewalks were upgraded and replaced as needed. This project ensures continued reliability of our utilities. Project Status – Completed This project was completed in June, 2024. Contact Freeman (Fritz) ... Read more

Meador Avenue and James Street Whatcom Creek Bridge Replacement Projects

Project Overview: ER015 & ER016 James Street and Meador Avenue are federally classified major collectors serving the surrounding neighborhoods in the middle of Bellingham. The two bridges to be replaced cross over Whatcom Creek and are nearly identical. They were originally built in 1936 and rebuilt in 1962. Both are built on timber piers which ... Read more

State-Ellis Bridge Replacement

Whatcom Creek flowing under the State-Ellis Street bridge

Project Overview: ER014 The State-Ellis Bridge across Whatcom Creek was a timber structure bridge supported by wooden piles located at the intersection of State and Ellis streets. The bridge was built in the 1930’s and gradually deteriorated over time, requiring replacement. The new bridge structure is a single span concrete structure over Whatcom Creek. The ... Read more

West Cemetery Creek Water Quality Project

Project Overview: EN053 This project included the design and construction of stream bank and channel stabilization features along West Cemetery Creek. This project installed natural bed and bank features, facilitated stormwater dispersion along the creek, and reduced sediment loads to improve water quality and restore natural processes in West Cemetery Creek and downstream water bodies. Funding ... Read more

Squalicum Creek Re-route Phases 3 and 4

Project Overview: EV148 and EV156 The Squalicum Creek Re-route Phases 3 and 4 habitat enhancement projects builds on two prior phases to address water quality and fish habitat impacts to Squalicum Creek by Bug Lake and surrounding development. Bug Lake, a man-made gravel borrow pit that was created during the construction of I-5, is currently the ... Read more