Bellingham purchases forest property for $3.7M to preserve drinking water source

Bellingham purchases forest property for $3.7M to preserve drinking water source

(The Center Square) – The city of Bellingham, Wash., is set to acquire forest land near Lake Whatcom with the intention of protecting the city’s drinking water source.

Bellingham makes largest land purchase yet in Lake Whatcom watershed

A fire began in August 2023 in the forested area above Lake Whatcom. The City of Bellingham will purchase 754 acres in the Lake Whatcom watershed from the Nielsen Brothers logging company to protect the community's drinking water source and improve climate resilience. (Photo courtesy of City of Bellingham) The City of Bellingham will purchase 754 forested acres on the southeast side of Lake Whatcom from a local timber company, adding to more tha…

City to buy 750 acres in Lake Whatcom watershed

The City of Bellingham is acquiring 754 acres of forestland in the Lake Whatcom watershed, marking the largest purchase ever made to protect Bellingham’s drinking water source.