The streams in and around Bellingham play an essential role in the livability of the community. City government has a stewardship responsibility to monitor, restore and protect this exceptional asset. Several programs have been established to help meet this responsibility:
- Storm and Surface Water Utility
- Urban Streams Water Quality Monitoring
- Urban Streams Flow Monitoring
- Rainfall Monitoring
- Environmental Education
- Habitat Restoration
To learn about the City’s water quality monitoring efforts in Bellingham Bay and our lakes, visit this Water Quality page.