Our Programs
The Lake Whatcom Management Program supports a variety of different programs and projects in the Lake Whatcom Watershed. All management activities are guided by five-year work plans that are organized around ten program areas. Specific programs and projects that are being implemented as part of the current work plan are highlighted below.
The Lake Whatcom Watershed Land Acquisition and Preservation Program
The City of Bellingham's Lake Whatcom Watershed Land Acquisition and Preservation Program uses watershed fees paid by all City of Bellingham water users to purchase land for watershed protection.
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program
The Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program aims to prevent the introduction of zebra and quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species to Lake Whatcom.
Capital Improvement Projects
Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham are implementing capital improvement projects in the watershed to help reduce the amount of stormwater runoff entering Lake Whatcom.
Homeowner Incentive Program
The Homeowner Incentive Program provides assistance to Lake Whatcom watershed residents to complete water quality landscape improvements on their property that reduce runoff and pollution entering the lake.
Neighborhood Native Landscaping Program
The Neighborhood Native Landscaping Program (NNLP) invites Birch Bay and Lake Whatcom watershed homeowners (outside city limits) to convert existing lawns and landscaping into native landscapes.
Management Program Areas
The implementation of the Lake Whatcom Management Program is guided by five-year work plans that are organized around ten program areas.
