Natural Resources and Environment

Climate Protection and Energy

City efforts to reduce our carbon footprint

Lake Whatcom Reservoir

Protection and management of drinking water, environmental and recreational uses

Stormwater

Pollution Prevention for Businesses, Stormwater Management Program, Reducing Pollution

Fish and Wildlife Habitat

Improvements to wetlands, streams and other sensitive habitat

Environmental Education

Programs and tools to foster environmental stewardship

Single-Use Plastics Reductions

Measures to reduce use of plastics in Bellingham

Water Conservation

Ways to be water smart and conserve this vital resource

A close-up photo of a bee next to a purple lupine flower.

Bee City USA

Bellingham has pledged to create and expand pollinator-friendly habitat

Newly planted trees with mulch rings around them

Mitigation Program

City efforts to benefit our community by improving all aspects of mitigation projects

Recycling and Waste Reduction

Residential recycling and solid waste disposal

Water Quality and Quantity

Bellingham Bay, and urban streams

Environmental Plans and Regulations

Plans and laws that relate to shorelines, wetlands and other critical areas

Sustainable Development Resources

Guidance for minimizing negative impacts from development projects

Environmental Remediation

Remediation sites within the City

Natural Resources and Environment

Climate Protection and Energy

Lake Whatcom Reservoir

Stormwater

Fish and Wildlife Habitat

Environmental Education

Single-Use Plastics Reductions

Water Conservation

Bee City USA

Mitigation Program

Recycling and Waste Reduction

Water Quality and Quantity

Environmental Plans and Regulations

Sustainable Development Resources

Environmental Remediation

Legislative Actions

Resources

Contact

Climate Protection and Energy

Lake Whatcom Reservoir

Stormwater

Fish and Wildlife Habitat​

Environmental Education

Single-Use Plastics Reductions

Water Conservation

Bee City USA

Mitigation Program

Recycling and Waste Reduction

Water Quality and Quantity

Environmental Plans and Regulations

Sustainable Development Resources

Environmental Remediation

Legislative Actions

Resources

Contact

Fish and Wildlife Habitat