The Lake Whatcom Reservoir is the source of drinking water to over 96,000 people in Whatcom County, including the 87,700 served by the City of Bellingham. The health of this tremendously important resource is declining, and at a pace that is faster than expected.
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
Please contact the Environmental Resources Division of the Public Works Department if you would like more information about Lake Whatcom and its programs.
2012
Cost-Benefit Study (PDF)
