County staff and consultants outline grants, lake management district option and next steps for Weiser Lake

Whatcom County staff and consultants briefed meeting attendees on potential funding sources and governance pathways to act on Weiser Lake recommendations, and announced a public comment window on the draft Lake and Catchment Management Plan.

Elizabeth (consultant and former Department of Ecology staff) reviewed grant and program options that could support monitoring, septic upgrades, and on‑the‑ground projects. She identified two state programs discussed in the meeting — a freshwater algae control grant program and a Water Quality Combined Program — and noted eligibility differences: many state grant programs prioritize local governments and special purpose districts, and some programs exclude standalone nonprofits. She said the freshwater algae grant program…