Invasive Species and Noxious Weeds

flowering poison hemlock on side of parking lot
Invasive species are those that have been introduced to an area from other parts of the world; they have an adverse affect on the habitats they invade economically and/or ecologically. “Invasive” is not a legally defined classification. In comparison, noxious weed is a legally defined term in Washington State. All noxious weeds are invasive species, ... Read more

City Watersheds

​​The City of Bellingham contains eight watersheds. Each watershed represents an independent coastal basin that drains water from land, lakes, and streams to the marine waters of Bellingham and Chuckanut Bays. Please visit the pages below for detailed information on each watershed. Resources

National Public Works Week – third week in May

​​​​Nearly everywhere you look, you can see where Public Works helps make our City successful! City of Bellingham Public Works provides many essential services to keep us healthy, clean, and safe. Celebrate Public Works this year by learning more about how Public Works serves our community and participating in the activities below! Activities to Celebrate National ... Read more

Transportation Commission

Person biking along State Street with view of Bellingham Bay
​​Meetings Purpose The Transportation Commission is expect​ed to help shape the future of Bellingham by taking a long-range, strategic look at transportation issues and providing recommendations on policy choices and investment priorities. In 2010, it assumed the advisory responsibilities of the City’s Parking Commission and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, both of which were ... Read more

Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

​​​​​​​​​​​The City of Bellingham’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) program is committed to fostering an inclusive community, empowering individuals of all abilities to engage in public spaces, services and programs. We recognize that access and equal opportunity are not only civil rights, but our social responsibility to uphold and promote diversity and inclusion. Contact ADA ... Read more