When you think of the Pacific Northwest what comes to mind? Chinook and Coho salmon, Douglas fir and Western red cedar trees, sweeping fields of thriving cropland? Probably at least one of those, but there is another symbol grabbing hold of the Pacific Northwest: beer, and a lot of it. Craft beer has taken a …
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Multi-Use, Multi-Benefit It is no secret that Whatcom County is known as a recreational haven for adventurers near and far. From skiing on Baker to mountain biking on Galbraith, there is no shortage of outdoor activities for all levels of recreationalists. Whatcom Land Trust understands the value of recreation in this beautiful place we call …
Coldstream Farms began in 1978 when Jeff Rainey bought a piece of property along the South Fork of the Nooksack River and in the early 2000’s, Galen Smith married into the Coldstream family and took over day to day management of the business. In its forty years of operation, this family owned and operated dairy …
Salmon, Old Growth and Eagles: The Iconic Landscape of Whatcom County Flowing through steep ravines graced with some of the last old growth in Whatcom County, the basins of the North and Middle Forks of the Nooksack River represent the iconic Pacific Northwest landscape. With the North Fork being the northernmost river in the State …
Shorelines of Whatcom County From the tidal mudflats of Drayton Harbor in Blaine to the rocky coves at Larrabee State Park, the more than 130 miles of marine shorelines located within Whatcom County make up some of the most beautiful and beloved areas around. Shorelines provide essential ecosystem services which benefit not only people, but …
