Lake Whatcom

Lake Whatcom is the drinking water source for more than 100,000 Whatcom County residents. The City of Bellingham works with local partners to protect the health of this tremendously important resource.

Watershed Challenges

Stormwater runoff, nutrients, aquatic invasive species and more

Stewardship Solutions

What you can do to keep Lake Whatcom clean and healthy

Programs and Projects

City and County efforts to protect the lake

Rules and Regulations

Resources for understanding rules and regulations in the Lake Whatcom watershed

About Lake Whatcom

Lake facts, water quality, fish and wildlife, water supply and treatment

Lake Whatcom Cooperative Management logo with a blue water droplet. Sunset over Lake Whatcom in the background.

Lake Whatcom Management Program

This program coordinates projects that restore, protect and preserve Lake Whatcom and its surrounding watershed

More Information

Please contact the Natural Resources Division of the Public Works Department if you would like more information about Lake Whatcom and its programs.

Resources

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