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Previous Issues
Bird Watching
August 2024
Bird Populations Are in Decline — What Does This Mean for Whatcom County?
by Ella Gage Birds are an indicator species. Their population health is denotative of the health and trajectory of our ecosystem as a whole. The ground-breaking 2019 Science magazine report “Decline of the North American Avifauna” was derived from half … Continue reading
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July 2024
Washington Fisheries Managed Using a Conservation-First Approach
Being Frank by Ed Johnstone This year marked the 40th anniversary of the partnership between treaty tribes and our state co-managers to establish salmon fisheries. Each spring since 1984, we’ve held a series of meetings known as the North of … Continue reading
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February 2024
Whatcom Land Trust Earns National Recognition
Since 1984, Whatcom Land Trust has been working to protect Whatcom County’s special places for future generations. In 2023, the National Land Trust Accreditation Commission announced Whatcom Land Trust has received accreditation for the second time — proving once again … Continue reading
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February 2024
Questions About British Columbia’s Mega Container Terminal Answered
Editor’s Note: Whatcom Watch has entered a cooperative agreement with Salish Current. When possible, we will share each other’s content. Salish Current, an online-only news organization, covers the North Sound area and Whatcom Watch mainly covers Whatcom County issues. Community … Continue reading
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January 2024
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Is a Looming Environmental Disaster
Editor’s Note: Whatcom Watch has entered a cooperative agree- ment with Salish Current. When possible, we will share each oth- er’s content. Salish Current, an online-only news organization, covers the North Sound area and Whatcom Watch mainly covers Whatcom County … Continue reading
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January 2024
2,000 Acres of Forests Designated for Conservation
The state forestland parcels are spread across five counties — Clallam, Jefferson, King, Snohomish, and Whatcom. Two areas in Whatcom County, totaling 650 acres are included in the proposal. The larger area includes an estimated 575 acres southeast of Lake … Continue reading
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January 2024
Whatcom Conservation District Seeking Candidates
Conservation District supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation. Their role is to set policy and direction for the district. An individual interested in becoming a candidate must be a registered voter in Whatcom County who is an operator … Continue reading
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December 2023
Whatcom Conservation District Seeking Candidates
Conservation District supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation. Their role is to set policy and direction for the district. An individual interested in becoming a candidate must be a registered voter in Whatcom County who is an operator … Continue reading
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Oct/Nov 2023
Whatcom Land Trust Earns National Recognition
Since 1984, Whatcom Land Trust has been working to protect Whatcom County’s special places for future generations. In August, the National Land Trust Accreditation Commission announced Whatcom Land Trust has received accreditation for the second time — proving once again … Continue reading
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March 2023
Legacy of Conservation at Nautilus Tree Farm
by Lorraine Wilde Whatcom Land Trust (the Trust) has been preserving and protecting wildlife habitat, scenic, agricultural and open space lands by securing interest in land and promoting land stewardship in Whatcom County for more than 20 years. Some of … Continue reading
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