Natural Resources and Environment Legislative ActionsActions taken by the City of Bellingham to promote sustainability Lake Whatcom ReservoirProtection and management of drinking water, environmental and recreational uses Climate Protection and EnergyCity efforts to reduce our carbon footprint Mitigation ProgramCity efforts to benefit our community by improving all aspects of mitigation projects Environmental EducationPrograms and tools to foster environmental stewardship Recycling and Waste ReductionResidential recycling and solid waste disposal Environmental Plans and RegulationsPlans and laws that relate to shorelines, wetlands and other critical areas StormwaterPollution Prevention for Businesses, Stormwater Management Program, Reducing Pollution Environmental RemediationRemediation Sites within the City Water ConservationWays to be water smart and conserve this vital resource Sustainable Development ResourcesGuidance for minimizing negative impacts from development projects Water Quality and QuantityBellingham Bay,​ and urban streams Fish and Wildlife Habitat​Improvements to wetlands, streams and other sensitive habitat Plastic Bag BanLaw to reduce use of plastics in Bellingham Resources Community PlanningGreen BuildingStorm and Surface Water UtilitySustainable Connections Upcoming EventsMedicine Return ProgramHabitat Restoration Technical Assessment (HRTA)
