Whatcom County Public Works

Good morning, Northenders! Reminders for a flawless AM commute: 1) NB I-5 south of Bellingham remains closed as crews work hard to clear the area as safely and quickly as possible. 2) Respect your neighbors. Local roads are not freeways. Follow the signs & the speed limit.

UPDATE 3/24: NB I-5 remains closed south of Bellingham. Although winds kept crews from safely beginning scaling, they continued with other work & will try again Wednesday. We want to remind people that local roads are NOT freeways. Please follow the signs & the speed limit.

On SR 539 NB just north of Kelly Rd (MP 2) the right lane is closed due to water over the roadway.

Are you tired of the wet winter weather? Your septic system might be too. Make sure your septic system isn’t SAD (Soaked All Day). Check to make sure downspouts and water are diverted away from your system. Got questions? Visit whatcomcounty.us/Septic

Good morning, Northenders! Today's top story: stormy weather will linger for a while. Be safe and alert. Make sure your vehicle is ready for the conditions. Download the @wsdot travel app. - Drive to conditions - Lights on - Allow extra time - Increase travel distance

SB I-5 LANE REDUCTION Expect 2 nights of SB I-5 lane reductions between Bellingham and Burlington beginning Tues (3/17). When: 7p to 5:30a nightly Tue (3/17) and Wed (3/18) Where: South of Bow Hill Rd (MP 236) What: Right lane closure Why: Install new traffic sensors & signs

Spring is on the way but we’re still in the rainy season and lots of rain can cause fecal bacteria to wash into our waterways. Find ways you can be a part of community solutions for clean water at whatcomcounty.us/1072

Still need to fill out a water rights court claim form? Join us today, March 12 at 5:00pm at the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center (8251 Kendall Rd) for a short presentation and Q&A on your court claim form. Register here bit.ly/registerwaterw…

NEW: Yesterday the Whatcom County Superior Court extended the filing deadline for all adjudication claim forms to June 1, 2027. The new deadline applies to everyone filing. Reach out if you need help completing your claim form bit.ly/adjudicationre….

Get a jump start on spring cleaning! Drop off old paint, garden chemicals & other household hazardous waste for FREE at the Disposal of Toxics Facility (3505 Airport Dr). Open weekdays 9a – 4p + first Saturday of each month (yes, this Sat!). Details: ow.ly/r34750Yc3le

🚨Dry Dock Dates Revised: Now April 25–May 17🚨 The dry dock outage dates have been revised due to shipyard availability. The last full day of vehicle service will be April 24. Service is expected to resume on May 17. More: whatcomcounty.us/m/newsflash/ho…

Hey, ferry riders! Reminder that we have a monthly ferry punch card sale/exchange opportunity tomorrow (3/4) from 5:40 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. at the Lummi Island ferry office (island-side terminal). More: whatcomcounty.us/Calendar.aspx?…

Today's water rights adjudication workshop at the Deming Library is currently full. Please register for our next workshop coming up next week on Thursday, March 12th at 5:00pm at the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center. Register here bit.ly/registerwaterw….

Join us today for a short presentation and several tables with information on how to fill out and file your claim form. Register here bit.ly/registerwaterw…

Free boot brushes! The Whatcom County Noxious Weed Program will be at the Whatcom Farm Expo in Lynden this Saturday, March 1, from 9 am – 2 pm, handing out FREE boot brushes (while supplies last). #InvasiveSpeciesAwareness #NISAW2026 #WhatcomFarmExpo #WhatcomCD

Heading out on a hike? We have 16 boot brush stations at trailheads around the county for you to use. Cleaning off your boots before your hike helps keep invasive weed seeds from hitchhiking down the trail with you. And it’s nice to keep your car cleaner by using them after, too!

Join Whatcom County Public Works & Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. TODAY to receive support with your claim form! More information & future events can be found here: bit.ly/adjudicationre….

This is Poison Hemlock, an invasive plant that is toxic to humans/animals when eaten. Pull it up safely now while it's small and the soil is workable. Spot the purple blotches on smooth, round stems. Wear gloves/long sleeves and wash up when done! More: whatcomcounty.us/weeds

Join us on March 3rd from 5 - 7:30pm for a short presentation and several tables with information on how to fill out and file your claim form. Register here bit.ly/registerwaterw…

Got Scotch broom? This invasive shrub can be flammable, alter soil chemistry, and be toxic to livestock. Remove it now, while the soil is workable, using a special tool called a Weed Wrench. Borrow it for FREE from the County’s Noxious Weed Program by calling 360-778-6234.