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Home > Services > Natural Resources and Environment > Lake Whatcom

Stewardship Solutions

​​​​​The future of Lake Whatcom depends on the care and commitment of all of us who live, work and play in the watershed, and drink the water.

Lake Whatcom Lawn and Garden Care

Make your lawn and garden watershed-friendly

Boating and Recreation

Clean, drain and dry your boat before launching and before leaving

Water Conservation

Be water smart and conserve this vital resource

Septic Systems

Maintain and inspect your system to protect our drinking water

Car Washing and Maintenance

Use a commercial car wash to keep pollution out of our lake

Hobby Farms

Follow practices that protect our waterways

Pet Waste

Pick up, bag, and place pet waste in the trash

Stewardship Guidebook

Take steps to protect our drinking water source

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