Water – it’s everybody’s business!
Whatcom county residents and other north-Puget Sounders – come join us in celebrating all things water during Whatcom Water Week September 11-19.
Take a guided tour of the Squalicum Creek Re-Route Project, look for pink salmon with NSEA naturalists along Thompson Creek, or even Run with the Chums.
To learn more, or to register an event, go to www.whatcomwaterweeks.org
Whatcom Water Week is a week-long event that celebrates these local water resources. Businesses, non-profit organizations, and community groups celebrate the importance of water, share information about the state of the resource, offer stewardship opportunities, and expand awareness and appreciation of our marine and freshwater resources and the role water plays in our lives.
For a full list of events and how to register – check out the Whatcom Water Week Events Page.
WWIN is looking for images taken in Whatcom County that reflect the role that water plays in your life and in the culture of Whatcom County! Enter your photo in one of four categories: Favorite Water Spot, Working for Water, Protecting and Restoring Our Water, or People having Fun.
About Whatcom Water Week
Whatcom Water Week is organized by the Whatcom Watershed Information Network (WWIN).
WWIN is a network of representatives from government agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, tribes, and citizens who are involved and interested in marine and freshwater ecosystems and natural resources education and outreach. Their Mission is to support and improve watershed education, stewardship, information exchange and public involvement efforts in Whatcom County.
Did you know?
The Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead supports Whatcom Water through the “WRIA 1 Coordinated Outreach and Education Program” project with with EPA Geographic Funds.
The purpose of the project, led by the Public Utility District No.1 of Whatcom County on behalf of the WRIA 1 Watershed Management Board, is to develop and implement a coordinated and integrated outreach and communication strategy that addresses Whatcom ecosystem recovery plan elements including water supply, water quality, floodplains, Chinook, and streamflow.
In addition to developing a communication strategy, approaches to implementing actions include utilizing existing outreach efforts, collaborating with, and supporting Whatcom Watersheds Information Network, and implementing a small grants program that addresses outreach for specific topics and/or audiences.