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Lake Whatcom Timeline

Based on The Lake Whatcom Watershed- A Retrospective Resource Directory published in 2008 for the Whatcom County Public Works Department.

This is the timeline.

Here is the Directory (PDF)

Here is the Companion to the Directory (PDF)

In the summer of 2009, the City of Bellingham imposed a temporary mandatory watering restriction.

PFLW posted information on the watering ban at that time.

While the information is 'obselete', a link to the FAQ will remain on this site for historical reasons.

Link to Watering Restriction FAQ

Senate Bill 5944

Implementing a demonstration project to reduce phosphorus loading in Lake Whatcom.

View the bill on Washington State Website.

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View the bill here.