Resource Library

Whatcom Clean Water Program

The Whatcom Clean Water Program (WCWP) is a partnership of local, state, tribal, and federal organizations working to reduce fecal bacteria in Whatcom County surface waters and restore shellfish growing areas.

Tips and Information to Protect Water Quality

Transboundary Partnerships

Water Quality Monitoring Protocols & Plans

State Department of Health Reports

For more information or questions about the DOH Shellfish program and reports, click here for contact information.

Source Tracking

Circulation Studies

Landowner Tips


Whatcom County Standard Farm Conservation Plan - Planning Workbook: Checklist and Action Plan
 
WCDWorkbook
 

Small Farm Composting Guide
  
 The guide is written for use by landowners with small ‘hobby’ farms in Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island, San Juan, Jefferson and Clallam counties and contains information about using composting as an option for managing livestock waste. The guide has information on why composting may be a good alternative for waste management, how to begin composting, and how best to manage your compost pile. The booklet also contains several compost bin designs and information on siting your bin.

CompostBins

Best Management Practice Factsheets 
 
 We use the term “best management practices” or “BMPs” when referring to various methods for preventing or reducing potential pollution that could result from an agricultural activity. The term originated from rules and regulation in Section 208 of the federal Clean Water Act. Click on the factsheets below to learn more: