Natural Resources and Environment

Climate Programs

City efforts to reduce our carbon footprint

Lake Whatcom

Protection and management of drinking water, environmental and recreational uses

Photo of lake on a sunny day with clouds in the sky. Dock in the foreground.

Lake Padden Watershed

Efforts to protect this important source of habitat and recreation

Fish and Wildlife Habitat​

Improvements to wetlands, streams and other sensitive habitat

Environmental Education

Programs and tools to foster environmental stewardship

Stormwater

Pollution Prevention for Businesses, Stormwater Management Program, Reducing Pollution

Recycling and Solid Waste

Residential recycling and solid waste disposal and prevention

Water Conservation

Ways to be water smart and conserve this vital resource

Newly planted trees with mulch rings around them

Mitigation Program

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

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

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

Legislative Actions

Actions taken by the City of Bellingham to promote sustainability

Resources

Contact

Please contact Public Works Natural Resources for more information.

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