The Whatcom County Public Works (WCPW) staff coordinates with County Health, Planning and Development Services (PDS), Whatcom Conservation District (WCD), and State Departments of Agriculture (WSDA) and Ecology (ECY) to monitor water quality and respond to drainages where elevated bacteria levels are consistently observed. See interactive maps below for a compilation of preliminary results across watersheds.
This map is intended for COMMERCIAL shellfish harvesting purposes only. Click here for RECREATIONAL harvesting on public and private beaches.
View the City of Bellingham's Urban Stream Monitoring Program results here.