Natural Resources and Environment

Actions & Resolutions

Actions taken by the City of Bellingham to promote sustainability.

Climate Protection

City efforts to reduce our carbon footprint

Environmental Cleanup Projects

Environmental remediation and cleanup

Environmental Education

Programs and tools to foster environmental stewardship

Environmental Plans and Regulations

Plans and laws that relate to shorelines, wetlands and other critical areas

Green Development Resources

Guidance for minimizing negative impacts from development projects, including LID and green building

Habitat Restoration

Improvements to wetlands, streams and other sensitive habitat

Lake Whatcom Reservoir

Protection and management of drinking water, environmental and recreational uses

Mitigation Program

City efforts to benefit our community by improving the success rate of mitigation projects, reducing costs associated with mitigation, coordinating mitigation efforts, and streamlining the mitigation process

Recycling and Waste Reduction

Residential recycling and clean green yard waste disposal

Stormwater

Local Source Control Program, Stormwater Management Program, Reducing Pollution

Water Conservation

Ways to be water smart and conserve this vital resource

Water Quality

Bellingham Bay, and urban streams

 

Plastic Bag Ban

Law to reduce use of plastics in Bellingham takes effect Aug. 1, 2012