Whatcom County Public Works - Preserve the Public Trust, Protect the Public Interest, Ensure Fairness for the Public Good

Bellingham, WA
Joined October 2014
Do you feel the specter of expensive septic repairs looming over you? Evaluating your system will tell if anything needs to be fixed - so you can let your worries R.I.P. Learn more at whatcomcounty.us/Septic
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Out on a walk, or at home in your yard, keep it spooky clean this Howl-O-Ween. Pick up after your pooch and make sure your dog's poop isn't haunting anyone. Learn more: whatcomcounty.us/ScoopPoop
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Fall Tip Friday: bring pet food in at night. Wildlife (especially raccoons) love kibble, but pet food isn’t for them. Pet food can make wildlife sick, lead to their populations increasing, and cost you extra money. It’s a no-win situation. Learn more: wcwp.whatcomcounty.org
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Birch Bay has it all—views, tide flats, shellfish, crabs, and calm waters. Clean water keeps it thriving! Your everyday choices make a difference. Learn how to #BePartOfTheSolution: wcwp.whatcomcounty.org#BirchBay #CleanWater
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Spooktacular Scooping Alert! Don't let your dog's poop haunt the neighborhood! Scoop it up, and you'll have nothing to fear but a wagging tail. Learn more: whatcomcounty.us/ScoopPoop #CleanHalloween
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Road closed means road closed. As Flood Preparedness Week wraps up, remember: Never drive, bike, or walk around a road-closed sign. Doing so puts you, road crews, and first responders at risk. Respect the closure. Find another route. Flood safety: weather.gov/safety/flood-tur…
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Flood Preparedness Week may be ending, but getting ready doesn't end today! Take two simple steps now to help your household: 1. Sign up for Whatcom County emergency alerts: public.alertsense.com/SignUp… 2. Build your emergency supplies and grab-and-go bag: mil.wa.gov/preparedness
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Whatcom County homeowners can get rebates for septic inspections or pumping. Homeowners who receive SNAP benefits or the Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities are eligible for up to $500 in rebates! Learn more: whatcomcounty.us/SepticRebat…
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Flood Preparedness Open House, including our community partners! Attendees connected with local agencies, asked questions, and heard updates on flood mitigation projects. Couldn't make it? Find resources at whatcomready.org.
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Need a good laugh? Check out this chillingly funny tale of one woman’s septic nightmare: youtu.be/aRF9XNYpcP4 Is your septic system in need of some maintenance? We have a rebate program that can save you some money. Visit whatcomcounty.us/septic to learn more.
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Do you know what to do before, during, and after a flood? Our 2026 Flooding in Whatcom County newsletter is out for Flood Preparedness Week! Find tips, emergency alert information, and updates on flood projects. Read: whatcomcounty.us/flood Español: whatcomcounty.us/inundacione…
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The Flood Preparedness Open House is tonight! Join us from 5–7 p.m. at Nooksack Valley Middle School for resource tables, preparedness information, and updates on local flood mitigation projects. Come ask questions and connect with local agencies and organizations!
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Flood Preparedness Week highlights work to reduce flood risk across Whatcom County. Recent projects include completed levee repairs, ongoing Truck Road repairs, and funding for 29 property acquisitions and 10 home elevations. Learn more: whatcomcounty.us/flood
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Flood preparedness takes all of us! During Flood Preparedness Week, local agencies are coordinating winter weather preparations, while Public Works crews train to monitor and respond to flooding. You can prepare, too! Find resources at whatcomready.org.
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For Flood Preparedness Week, Public Works Director Elizabeth Kosa and Emergency Management Deputy Director Matt Klein discuss getting 2 Weeks Ready and why personal preparedness matters. Listen to this special Public Works Podcast episode: ow.ly/UzQ550ZWTLC
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Remember, folks, a clean neighborhood is the best treat we can give ourselves this Howl-o-ween! Scoop the poop and keep our streets, feets, and paws poop-free! Take the pledge to scoop the poop at whatcomcounty.us/ScoopPoop
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Flood Preparedness Week starts today! Follow along for flood preparedness tips, a special Public Works Podcast episode, our annual flooding newsletter, a community open house, and more. Get started with flood preparedness resources at whatcomcounty.us/flood.
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Fall Tip Friday! Keep garbage and compost bins secured. When wild animals find food that isn’t part of their natural diet, their populations (and poop production) go up. . Learn how you can #BePartOfTheSolution: wcwp.whatcomcounty.org
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Cast a spell of cleanliness this howl-o-ween! Let’s all clean up after our dogs and banish the mess to make our communities enchantingly poop-free! Learn more: whatcomcounty.us/ScoopPoop #CleanHalloween
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Don’t fear what lies beneath! Get your system evaluated and give yourself some peace of mind. Financial assistance is available to help with maintenance, repair, and replacement costs. Learn more about rebate and loan programs: whatcomcounty.us/2887/I-Have…
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