Lake Whatcom Management Program
The Lake Whatcom Management Program (LWMP) is a joint effort between the City of Bellingham, Whatcom County, and Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District to protect and preserve Lake Whatcom as a long-term source of drinking water. In 1992, the elected bodies of the three entities adopted a set of 6 general and 21 specific goals for Lake Whatcom water quality protection, setting into motion the Lake Whatcom Management Program. In 1998, an interlocal agreement was adopted formalizing the joint management of Lake Whatcom.
Program Areas
The Lake Whatcom Management Program utilizes 5-year work plans and sets forth tasks to achieve water quality protection in the following 10 program areas:
- Land Preservation
- Stormwater
- Land Use
- Monitoring & Data
- Hazardous Materials
- Recreation
- Aquatic Invasive Species
- Utilities & Transportation
- Education & Engagement
- Administration
Interjurisdictional Coordinating Team
Representatives from the City, County, and Water and Sewer District are assigned to implement the tasks of the Lake Whatcom Management Program and to staff the Interjurisdictional Coordinating Team (ICT). The ICT coordinates watershed management activities.
For more information, visit the
Lake Whatcom Management Program website.