Officials outline inspections, code amendments and vulnerability studies to protect Lake Whatcom

Apr 2, 2026

Staff said the city will begin private stormwater facility inspections next year, the county has docketed development‑regulation updates, and the agencies plan a climate vulnerability assessment and wildfire response study; staff flagged funding gaps for forest plan implementation.

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Following the progress presentation, staff described a set of near‑term policy and implementation steps intended to reduce phosphorus inputs and increase resilience in the Lake Whatcom watershed.

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