Natural Resources and Environment

A Douglas fir silhouette

Climate

City efforts to address climate change

Lake Whatcom

Protection and management of Bellingham’s drinking water source

Lake Padden

Lake Padden Watershed

Efforts to protect this important source of habitat and recreation

Fish and Wildlife Habitat​

Improvements to wetlands, streams and other sensitive habitat

Tree Protection Programs

Efforts to protect and plant trees and ways to get involved

Person collecting sample out of a manhole

Stormwater

Pollution prevention and reduction to protect water quality

Covered black garbage bin and blue recycling bin on a city sidewalk

Recycling and Solid Waste

Residential recycling and solid waste disposal and prevention

Group of school children in bright yellow vests on a tour looking at a water treatment process.

Environmental Education

Programs and tools to foster environmental stewardship

Water Conservation

Ways to be water smart and conserve this vital resource

Newly planted trees with mulch rings around them

Mitigation Program

City efforts to benefit our community by improving mitigation projects

Water Quality and Quantity

Bellingham Bay​ and urban streams

A close-up photo of a bee next to a purple lupine flower.

Bee City USA

Bellingham has pledged to create and expand pollinator-friendly habitat

Sustainable Development Resources

Guidance for minimizing negative impacts from development projects

Environmental Remediation

Remediation sites within the City

Environmental Plans and Regulations

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

Resources

Contact

Please contact Public Works Natural Resources for more information.

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