Establishes county support role for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's lead response authority for invasive mussel prevention at Lake Whatcom. Plan was already adopted by City of Bellingham and Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District in October 2025 with minimal anticipated county costs.
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Bill #2025-793
Lake Whatcom Invasive Freshwater Mussel Rapid Response Plan
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Summary
Meeting History
Discussed in 3 meetings
December 09, 2025
— Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County
Public Works Committee
The Whatcom County Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee advanced two significant environmental and agricultural protection measures while receiving a comprehensive presentation on ...
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December 09, 2025
— Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County
Whatcom County Council Regular
Whatcom County Council concluded its 2025 regular meetings with a procedurally heavy session dominated by contract approvals and final votes on several contentious issues. The most significant action ...
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