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Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Res. Mgmt Committee

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Board of Equalization

  1. Homeowner's Guide to PropertyTax (DOR)

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  3. Appeal your Whatcom County Board of Equalization Decision

BOE - Archived Summary of Hearings

  1. Archived Summary of Hearings

Business and Commerce Advisory Committee

  1. Meeting Schedule

  2. Port of Bellingham Additional Information, Agendas, Minutes

Child and Family Well-Being Task Force

  1. Meeting agendas and minutes

  2. Child and Family Well-Being Task Force Phase II Report

Climate Impact Advisory Committee

  1. Agendas, Minutes, and Additional Meeting Information

  2. Annual Regular Meeting Schedule

  3. Submit a comment

County Council

  1. Participate in Council Meetings

  2. Current Public Notices

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  5. Housing and Homeless Services

  6. Establishing a Respectful Workplace

District Court - Civil Protection Order Resources

  1. Petition for Civil Protection Order (PDF)

  2. Petition for Civil Protection Order (Word Version)

  3. Petition for Civil Protection Order - Spanish/Español (PDF)

  4. Petition for Civil Protection Order - Vietnamese (PDF)

  5. Petition for Civil Protection Order - Korean (PDF)

  6. Petition for Civil Protection Order - Chinese (PDF)

  7. Petition for Civil Protection Order - Tagalog/Filipino (PDF)

  8. Motion for Waiver of Civil Fees (PDF)

  9. Washington Law Help - Free & Low Cost Legal Aid

  10. Printer Friendly Anti-Harassment / Protection Order Resources (PDF)

  11. Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts

  12. Washington State Courts - Court Forms

  13. Whatcom County District Court

  14. Whatcom County Superior Court

District Court - Small Claims Court

  1. Introduction to Small Claims Court

  2. Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center

EX - Bicycle / Pedestrian Advisory Committee

  1. Pedestrian Bike Plan (PDF)

EX - Business & Recreation

  1. Doing Business in Whatcom County

  2. Bellingham Chamber of Commerce

  3. Bellingham / Whatcom Convention & Visitors Bureau

  4. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce

  5. Blaine.net

  6. Everson-Nooksack Chamber of Commerce

  7. Ferndale Chamber of Commerce

  8. City of Bellingham Parks & Recreation

  9. Port of Bellingham

  10. Lynden Chamber of Commerce

  11. Ferndale.net

  12. Lynden.net

  13. Lummi Island

  14. Mount Baker Foothills Chamber of Commerce

  15. North Cascades Chamber of Commerce

  16. Sumas Chamber of Commerce

EX - Home Page Quicklinks

  1. Real Property Search

  2. COVID 19 Updates/Info

  3. GIS Tax Parcel Viewer

  4. Road Maintenance Service Request Form

  5. County Council Meetings and Agendas

  6. Job Opportunities

  7. Translate a page directions

  8. Courts & Law Information

  9. How to Prepare for Weather Events

  10. "I Love Whatcom" Project

  11. Covid-19 Testing Schedule

  12. County Social Media Policy

  13. Whatcom Unified Covid-19 website

  14. Health Department COVID-19 Info

  15. County Park Camping

  16. Current Jail Roster

  17. Emergency Road Closures and Restrictions

  18. Updated Jail Bookings

  19. Online Contracts

  20. List of County Office Phone Numbers

  21. Justice Project

  22. Recorded Documents Search

  23. Maintenance Guidelines Winter Snow / Ice Activities

  24. EMS Board News

  25. Weather and River Forecasts

  26. Birch Bay Drive Berm Project

  27. Public Records Information

  28. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

  29. Additional Topics of Interest

EX - Memorial Wall

  1. Name Addition Criteria (PDF)

Flood Control Advisory Committees

  1. Public Works Department River & Flood Division

  2. Agendas for Flood Advisory Committees

  3. Flood Subzone Boundaries

Forest Resilience Task Force

  1. Agendas and Minutes

Forestry Advisory Committee

  1. Meeting Agendas

Health - Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence

  1. Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence Website

Health - Chronic Disease Prevention Program

  1. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)

  2. National Association of Chronic Disease Directors

  3. The Prevention Institute

  4. WA DOH - Community Wellness & Prevention

Health - Community Safety - Lakes & Beaches

  1. Water Recreation and Safety

  2. Washington State Toxic Algae Freshwater Algae Bloom Monitoring Program

  3. Swimmer’s Itch FAQs

  4. Washington State Department of Health Blue-Green Algae

  5. Swimming Beach Advisories

Health - Community Safety - Pools & Spas

  1. Regulated Water Recreation Facilities

  2. Washington State Rules for Water Recreational Facilities

  3. Virginia Graeme Baker Act (PDF)

  4. Vital Signs: Drowning Death Rates, Self-Reported Swimming Skill, Swimming Lesson Participation, and Recreational Water Exposure — United States, 2019–2023

  5. Washington State Department of Health calls on swimmers to dive into safety as the forecast heats up

Health - Community Safety - School Health & Safety

  1. OSPI Health Safety Page

  2. Washington State Regulations for Primary and Secondary School Environmental Standards (WAC 246-366)

  3. DOH School Health and Safety Page

Health - Community Safety - Smoking & Vaping

  1. Secondhand Smoke

Health - Composting

  1. WSU Whatcom County Extension Composting Page

Health - Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board

  1. Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board Roles and Responsibilities (PDF)

  2. Developmental Disabilities Program

Health - Developmental Disabilities Program

  1. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Division of Developmental Disabilities

  2. Informing Families: Overview of Washington Developmental Disabilities Services

  3. Great Hires! Benefits of Hiring Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

  4. Whatcom Taking Action: Resources for Children and Youth with Special Needs

Health - Environment - Insect Bites

  1. Washington State Department of Health Transient Accommodations (Hotel and Motel) Complaints

  2. Washington State Department of Health Bed Bugs

  3. Washington State Department of Health Pests

  4. Washington State Department of Health Integrated Pest Management

Health - Environment - Property Owners

  1. O and M Specialists (PDF)

  2. Caring for Your Septic System

  3. Septic Tank Safety

  4. Basics of Septic Systems, 101 Video

  5. Whatcom County on-Site Sewage System Regulations: WCC 24.05

  6. Washington State On-Site Sewage System Regulations: WAC 246-272A

Health - Environment - Rodents

  1. Washington State Department of Health Hantavirus

  2. Washington State Department of Health Rodents

Health - Environment - Septic Maintenance & Evaluation

  1. Caring for Your Septic System – Washington State Department of Health

  2. Signs of System Failure

Health - Environment - Septic Professionals

  1. Whatcom County Auditor

  2. Whatcom County Assessor

  3. Whatcom County Planning and Development Services – Natural Resources

  4. Department of Ecology – Washington State Well Report Viewer

  5. Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)

Health - Family Support Action Groups

  1. Taking Action for Children

  2. SEAS Whatcom

Health - Foodborne Illness

  1. Foodborne Illnesses (DOH)

  2. Bad Bug Book (FDA)

  3. Norovirus (CDC)

  4. E. coli (CDC)

  5. Salmonella (CDC)

  6. Food Safety (CDC)

  7. Food Recalls (DOH)

Health - Health Care / Care Coordination Action Group

  1. Taking Action for Children

  2. SEAS Whatcom

Health - Housing Program

  1. Strategic Plan to End Homelessness

  2. Whatcom County Housing Advisory Committee

Health - Mental Health

  1. MentalHealth.gov

  2. American Psychiatric Association

  3. Mental Health America

  4. National Alliance on Mental Illness

  5. Washington HealthPlan Finder

  6. NAMI

  7. SAMHSA

Health - On-Site Sewage System

  1. Licensed On Site Sewage Designers (in Whatcom County)

  2. Licensed On Site Sewage Installers

  3. Licensed Operation & Maintenance Specialists

  4. Licensed On Site Sewage Pumpers

  5. Whatcom County Health and Community Services Inadvertent Discovery Plan

  6. Clean Water Loan Brochure 2021

  7. Lake Whatcom Management Program

  8. Accessing On Site Sewage records online

  9. Septic Onsite Systems - EPA

Health - Parent & Community Resources

  1. Whatcom Family and Community Network

  2. National Institute on Drug Abuse

  3. Talk, They Hear You (SAMHSA)

  4. Whatcom Families

Health - Popular Resources

  1. File a Complaint/Ask a Question

  2. Garbage & Recycling, WasteWise

  3. Hazardous Waste

  4. Whatcom Community Health Insights (WCHI) Data Platform

  5. Immunization Clinics

  6. Septic System Homeowner Training

  7. Wildfire Smoke

  8. Shellfish Safety

  9. Lakes & Beaches

  10. Hot Weather Safety

  11. Veterans Program

  12. Mental Health

Health - Quick Links

  1. Real Property Search

  2. Recorded Documents

  3. Jail Search

  4. FAQs

  5. Get Records

  6. Etc.

Health - Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Prevention & Testing

  1. Health and Community Services STI Prevention & Testing Page

  2. List of Whatcom County Providers That Offer Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing

  3. Lifelong

  4. CDC STI Testing Guidance

  5. Chlamydia (CDC)

  6. Genital Herpes (CDC)

  7. Gonorrhea (CDC)

  8. Hepatitis C (CDC)

  9. HIV (CDC)

  10. HPV (CDC)

  11. Syphilis (CDC)

Health - Smoke-Free Washington Law

  1. North Sound Region Youth Cannabis and Tobacco Prevention Program

  2. Smoking & Vaping in Public Places

  3. Washington State Tobacco Quit Line

  4. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults

  5. Vaping and e-cigarettes

Health - Solid Waste

  1. Rules & Regulations - WCC Chapter 24.06

  2. Nooksack Valley Disposal

  3. Northwest Clean Air Agency

  4. Northwest Recycling

  5. Recycling & Disposal Services Inc.

  6. RE Sources

  7. Sanitary Service Company (SSC)

  8. SSC Food Plus

  9. Sustainable Connections

  10. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

  11. Vehicle Donation - Make a Wish Foundation

  12. Washington State Department of Ecology

  13. Master Composter Program

Health - Solid Waste Advisory Committee

  1. SWAC Bylaws

  2. SWAC Minutes

  3. SWAC Agenda

Health - Substance Use

  1. National Institute for Drug Abuse

  2. University of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute Clearinghouse

  3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

  4. Whatcom Has HOPE – Opioid Prevention and Treatment

Health - Temporary Food Establishments

  1. Checklist for Temporary Food Establishment Operation (PDF)

  2. Exemptions From Permit Requirements (PDF)

  3. Forms & Applications

  4. Temporary Event Permit Requirements & Information (PDF)

Health - Veterans Program

  1. FAQ Sheet

  2. Veteran's Employment Statistics

  3. Veterans Advisory Board

Health - WA State Department of Health Drinking Water Links

  1. Department of Health Drinking Water Home

  2. Drinking Water Contaminants

  3. Drinking Water Emergencies

  4. Drinking Water in your Home (Information for Consumers)

  5. Drinking Water Publications

  6. Free Online Private Well Class

  7. Group B Public Water Systems

  8. Group B Public Water Systems Rule (#331-071) (PDF)

  9. Group B Water System Design Guidelines (#331-467) (PDF)

  10. Sentry Internet - Washington State Water System Data

Horticultural Pest and Disease Board

  1. WSU Whatcom Horticulture Pest Board Website

  2. Meeting Agendas

Human Resources - Civil Service Commission

  1. Civil Service Rules (PDF)

Human Resources - Family & Medical Leave Act

  1. FMLA Federal Law

  2. Employee Rights

Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force

  1. Agendas and Meeting Information

  2. Annual Meeting Schedule

  3. Justice Project

  4. County Council

Information Technology - Public Records Disclosure Information

  1. Public Records Request Form (Fill out Online)

  2. Washington Association of Public Records Officers

  3. Sheriff's Office Request Form

  4. Whatcom County Code Chapter 1.32

Justice Project Oversight & Planning Committee

  1. Agendas and Meeting Information

  2. Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force

  3. County Council

Law Library

  1. Law Library Catalog

  2. Legal Research Links

Medical Examiner

  1. Snohomish County Medical Examiner

  2. Skagit County Coroner

  3. List of Washington State Medical Examiners (PDF)

Noxious Weed Control Board

  1. Noxious Weed Board District Map

  2. Public Works Department Noxious Weed Program

  3. Board Meeting Agendas

  4. Staff Directory

Parks & Recreation

  1. Silver Lake Park

  2. Camping Reservations

  3. Facility Reservations

  4. Rules & Regulations

  5. Department Contacts

  6. Partnerships

  7. Explore the area

  8. Maps & Publications

Parks & Recreation - Comprehensive / Open Space Plan

  1. June 5, 2013 Press Release (PDF)

  2. June 6, 2013 Press Release (PDF)

PL - Agricultural Advisory Committee

  1. 2018 Agricultural Strategic Plan

  2. Rural Land Study 2019 Update

  3. Agricultural Strategic Plan - Resolution 2011-023 (PDF)

  4. Farmland Preservation Goals - Resolution 2009-040 (PDF)

  5. Current Comprehensive Plan - Ch. 8: Resource Lands

  6. 2017 Ag Watershed Project

  7. Agricultural Resources

PL - Agricultural Program

  1. Agricultural Strategic Plan 2018

  2. Rural Land Study 2019

  3. Current Comprehensive Plan - Ch. 8: Resource Lands

  4. Northwest Agriculture Business Center

  5. Sustainable Connections - Food and Farming Program

  6. USDA - National Agricultural Statistics Service

  7. Washington Department of Agriculture

  8. US Agricultural Census

  9. Whatcom Family Farmers

  10. Whatcom Conservation District

PL - Economic Development Investment Program

  1. Economic Development Investment Board

Planning & Development Services - Building Services

  1. Inspection Request Form

  2. Application Forms

  3. Fire Marshal

  4. Geographic Information System (GIS) Maps

  5. Inspections

  6. International Code Council

  7. Washington Association of Building Officials

Planning & Development Services - Long Range Planning

  1. Applications / Forms

  2. Reports

Planning & Development Services - Planning Commission

  1. Agenda Center (Meeting Materials)

  2. Business Rules

  3. Council District Map

Popular Resources

  1. Real Property Search

  2. GIS Tax Parcel Viewer

  3. County Council Meetings and Agendas

  4. County Park Camping

  5. Courts & Law Information

  6. Justice Project

  7. How To Prepare for Weather Events

  8. Road Maintenance Service Request Form

  9. Water Adjudication

  10. Translate a Page Directions

  11. COVID-19 Updates/Info

  12. "I Love Whatcom" Project

  13. County Social Media Policy (PDF)

  14. County Alerts

  15. Health Department

Public Works - Development Standards

  1. May 23, 2013 Frontage Improvement Requirements (PDF)

  2. November 25, 2014 Executive Declaration regarding DIMIS (PDF)

  3. August 7, 2014 TAC-Proposed DIMIS Revisions Stakeholders Briefing (PDF)

  4. February 18, 2015 Marijuana Growing

Public Works - National Flood Insurance Program

  1. FEMA Maps

Public Works - Noxious Weed Resources

  1. Lake Whatcom Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program

  2. Aquatic Weed Management - Washington State Department of Ecology

  3. Poisonous Plants - Cornell University

  4. Washington State Noxious Weed Board

  5. Whatcom County Cooperative Extension

Public Works - River & Flood Division

  1. 2007 Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Whatcom County

  2. National Flood Insurance Program Home Page

  3. National Weather Service - Seattle

  4. Snotel Data - Wells Creek & Elbow Lake

  5. River Levels

Public Works - Road Closures

  1. City of Bellingham Road Closure / Restrictions Page

  2. County Bridge Limitations - Maps

  3. Standard AASHTO Rating Vehicles (PDF)

  4. WSDOT Traffic Information

Shellfish Protection Dist. Advisory Committees

  1. Public Works Department Shellfish Protection District Information

  2. Meeting Agendas

Sheriff - Emergency Managment

  1. Whatcom Ready

  2. Road Closures

  3. National Weather Service

  4. Washington River Gauges

  5. Environment Canada

Sheriff - New Jail Information

  1. Incarceration Prevention Task Force

  2. Crisis Triage Center Expansion Project

  3. Whatcom County Sheriff's Office

  4. National Institute of Corrections

Sheriff - Quick Links

  1. Concealed Pistol License Information

  2. Report a crime online

  3. View law enforcement activity reports

  4. Updated jail bookings

  5. Current jail roster

Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Justice Project (Public Health, Safety, & Justice Initiative)

  1. Justice Project (Public Health, Safety, & Justice Initiative)

  2. SAC Meetings and Additional Information

Surface Mining Advisory Committee

  1. Agendas and Meeting Summaries

Treasurer

  1. Auctions

  2. Address Change

  3. Cash Balance Report

  4. Check Taxes online

  5. Debt Portfolio

  6. Forms

  7. Interest/Penalty - Delinquent Taxes

  8. Investments

  9. Passports

  10. Payment Center

  11. Property Transfers FAQs

  12. Service Company Information

  13. Tax Payments FAQs

  14. Tax Statement FAQs

  15. Contact Us

Treasurer - Additional Information

  1. Check Taxes online

  2. Payment Center

  3. Property Transfers FAQs

  4. Tax Payments FAQs

  5. Tax Statement FAQs

  6. Contact Us

Treasurer - Department of Revenue

  1. Department of Revenue Tax Information

Virtual Council Meetings

  1. County Council Home

  2. Committee Assignments

  3. Legislative Information Center

Whatcom County Auditor's Office - Quick Links

  1. Recording

  2. Marriage Licensing

  3. Domestic Partnerships

  4. Elections

  5. Mobile Home & Park Models

  6. Boat Registration

  7. Moving to Washington

  8. Driver's License Office Locations

  9. Vehicle Licensing Office Locations

  10. Disabled Parking

  11. Licensing Forms

  12. Licensing Fees

Whatcom County Ferry Advisory Committee

  1. Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes

  2. County Expectations of Advisory Group Members

Wildlife Advisory Committee

  1. Agendas, Minutes, and Additional Meeting Information

  2. Annual Regular Meeting Schedule

Categories

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  2. 2024 - Health - Social Media
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  4. 2024 - Social Media
  5. Assessor
  6. Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Res. Mgmt Committee
  7. Board of Equalization
  8. BOE - Archived Summary of Hearings
  9. Business and Commerce Advisory Committee
  10. Child and Family Well-Being Task Force
  11. Climate Impact Advisory Committee
  12. County Council
  13. District Court - Civil Protection Order Resources
  14. District Court - Small Claims Court
  15. EX - Bicycle / Pedestrian Advisory Committee
  16. EX - Business & Recreation
  17. EX - Home Page Quicklinks
  18. EX - Memorial Wall
  19. Flood Control Advisory Committees
  20. Forest Resilience Task Force
  21. Forestry Advisory Committee
  22. Health - Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence
  23. Health - Chronic Disease Prevention Program
  24. Health - Community Safety - Lakes & Beaches
  25. Health - Community Safety - Pools & Spas
  26. Health - Community Safety - School Health & Safety
  27. Health - Community Safety - Smoking & Vaping
  28. Health - Composting
  29. Health - Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
  30. Health - Developmental Disabilities Program
  31. Health - Environment - Insect Bites
  32. Health - Environment - Property Owners
  33. Health - Environment - Rodents
  34. Health - Environment - Septic Maintenance & Evaluation
  35. Health - Environment - Septic Professionals
  36. Health - Family Support Action Groups
  37. Health - Foodborne Illness
  38. Health - Health Care / Care Coordination Action Group
  39. Health - Housing Program
  40. Health - Mental Health
  41. Health - On-Site Sewage System
  42. Health - Parent & Community Resources
  43. Health - Popular Resources
  44. Health - Quick Links
  45. Health - Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Prevention & Testing
  46. Health - Smoke-Free Washington Law
  47. Health - Solid Waste
  48. Health - Solid Waste Advisory Committee
  49. Health - Substance Use
  50. Health - Temporary Food Establishments
  51. Health - Veterans Program
  52. Health - WA State Department of Health Drinking Water Links
  53. Horticultural Pest and Disease Board
  54. Human Resources - Civil Service Commission
  55. Human Resources - Family & Medical Leave Act
  56. Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force
  57. Information Technology - Public Records Disclosure Information
  58. Justice Project Oversight & Planning Committee
  59. Law Library
  60. Medical Examiner
  61. Noxious Weed Control Board
  62. Parks & Recreation
  63. Parks & Recreation - Comprehensive / Open Space Plan
  64. PL - Agricultural Advisory Committee
  65. PL - Agricultural Program
  66. PL - Economic Development Investment Program
  67. Planning & Development Services - Building Services
  68. Planning & Development Services - Long Range Planning
  69. Planning & Development Services - Planning Commission
  70. Popular Resources
  71. Public Works - Development Standards
  72. Public Works - National Flood Insurance Program
  73. Public Works - Noxious Weed Resources
  74. Public Works - River & Flood Division
  75. Public Works - Road Closures
  76. Shellfish Protection Dist. Advisory Committees
  77. Sheriff - Emergency Managment
  78. Sheriff - New Jail Information
  79. Sheriff - Quick Links
  80. Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Justice Project (Public Health, Safety, & Justice Initiative)
  81. Surface Mining Advisory Committee
  82. Treasurer
  83. Treasurer - Additional Information
  84. Treasurer - Department of Revenue
  85. Virtual Council Meetings
  86. Whatcom County Auditor's Office - Quick Links
  87. Whatcom County Ferry Advisory Committee
  88. Wildlife Advisory Committee
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