Environment Archives

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

Padden Creek 24th to 30th Streets Restoration Project

Project Overview Padden Creek 24th to 30th Streets Restoration Project is a multi-phased project to address impaired conditions in Padden Creek. The goals of this project are to: The project is divided into three phases. Phase 1 was completed in 2023 and is located in the center of the reach, roughly between Padden Creek’s confluence ... Read more

Sven Hoyt Community Garden Fence

Description The project includes the design and construction of a new fence around the garden plots. The purpose of the fence is to deter wildlife from entering the garden and to provide additional security for gardeners. The fence was requested by the gardeners and has been planned for several years, however it was delayed due ... Read more

Chuckanut Community Forest Master Plan

Description A Master Plan for the Chuckanut Community Forest, commonly known as Hundred Acre Wood, and the adjacent Interurban Greenway trails and open space in southern Bellingham, is complete. The Master Plan creates a dynamic, long-lasting plan that sets priorities and strategies to guide the future of the forest, trails, and open space. The Chuckanut ... Read more

Electrification of Transportation

Project Overview This two-phase project installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout Bellingham to improve the availability of EV charging and help Bellingham make progress on its climate action goals. In total, this project installed 90 new EV plugs at 26 different locations across Bellingham on City-owned properties and public rights-of-way near destinations, workplaces, and ... Read more

Donald Ave Water Quality Retrofit

Project Overview This project improves water quality in Lake Whatcom through 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 helps reduce excess phosphorus and other pollution in Lake Whatcom by filtering polluted runoff from the surrounding residential ... Read more