Whatcom County Public Works

Sam the Clam says thank you, boaters! ! helps protect Puget Sound from vessel sewage.
https://youtu.be/wIwd37N1l4s?si=kbDX6X2IPcTzud-K
Learn more about the and why it's critical at https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/no-discharge-zone

Pump Out, Don't Dump Out Puget Sound is a No Discharge Zone, where sewage from vessels canno...

Need help with your WRIA 1 water rights claim form? Claim forms are due exactly one year from today on June 1, 2027!

Whatcom County Public Works is hosting another help session on Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Van Zandt Community Center (4106 Valley Hwy, Deming). One-hour appointments, walk-ins, and an information booth will be available!

Reserve your appointment by calling 360-778-6314 or drop-in between 3:00pm - 6:00pm. More information is also available at: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/4282/WRIA-1-Water-Rights-Adjudication-Resourc.

June 1 is Wild Salmon Day! This a time to celebrate salmon and recognize the importance of salmon to our region’s ecosystems, communities, and cultures.

Check out story map linked below! This interactive map highlights the challenges salmon face, the progress being made, and the collaborative work underway to help protect and restore salmon habitat across the Nooksack River and adjacent coastal streams for future generations. Whatcom County Public Works, Lummi Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife are working together to support salmon recovery through habitat restoration, watershed planning, floodplain management, and long-term stewardship efforts.

This collaboration advances the commitments of the WRIA 1 Salmon Recovery Plan (https://salmonwria1.org/salmon-recovery/) to address barriers and contribute to restoring salmon runs that are essential for the health of the watershed and surrounding community.

Explore the story map here:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0acd19a985364773b15371b551e2fbf6

Did you know you can dispose of hazardous waste for free at the Disposal of Toxics facility? From used oil to cleaners to paint and garden products, find the accepted substances list at whatcomcounty.us/HHW! If you don't see your item on the list, use the Waste Wise tool below the list to explore disposal options!

This Saturday is Day at the Beach! Join Whatcom Conservation District, Birch Bay Watershed Aquatic Resources Management District, Friends of Birch Bay State Park - BP Heron Center, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, Whatcom Marine Resources Committee, The Salish Sea School & Discovery Center, RE Sources, NSEA - Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, Washington State Parks, and Whatcom County Library System for a day of fun at a -1.6 low tide! Naturalist-led walks, refreshments, kids activities, and interactive booths will be set up from 10AM to 1PM on May 30th at Birch Bay State Park. We hope to see you there! Learn more at: www.whatcomcd.org/event-details/day-at-the-beach-2026

Reminder: Our offices are closed today for Memorial Day. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26.

If you have a public works emergency during this time (like a missing stop sign), please call 911.

Did you know that racoons have some of the closest hands to our own (not counting monkeys and apes)? If you have neighborhood racoons getting into your crawl spaces, garbage, or pet food consider ways to better secure those items or areas. Racoons can be vectors of disease to us and our pets - plus human food is not healthy for them. Learn more at: wcwp.whatcomcounty.org/home/resources