Events

Dive in: Protecting Whatcom County’s Lakes and Streams

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Dive in: Protecting Whatcom County’s Lakes and Streams

When
Jun 3rd, 2026
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Where
322 N. Commercial St.BellinghamWA98225

Learn all about Whatcom County’s waters and what’s happening under the surface at this evening of discovery in The Garden Room in Bellingham on Wednesday, June 3rd from 5:30pm-7:00pm.

The evening will explore the efforts being made to keep our local waterways swimmable, fishable, and thriving.

You’ll learn:
• Who is monitoring for pollution?
• What are the biggest threats to our water quality?
• How are agencies and organizations taking action?
• What can you do to help?

Presented by
Yohann Misquitta, Assistant Director – City of Bellingham Natural Resources
Kirsten McDade, North Sound Waterkeeper – RE Sources
Zoe Fry, Program Coordinator – RE Sources
James Kardouni, Water Quality TMDL Lead, Water Quality Program – WA Department of Ecology
Ingrid Enschede, Senior Water Quality Planner – Whatcom County Natural Resources
Aneka Sweeney, Education and Outreach Manager – Whatcom Conservation District
Alexi Guddal, Education and Outreach Manager – Whatcom Conservation District

Presented by Whatcom Watersheds Information Network.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

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