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OUTREACHRESOURCEDIRECTORY2018

Whatcom Watersheds Information Network

OUTREACH RESOURCE DIRECTORY- MAY 2018

Organization Name

Bellingham Technical College

Brief Overview of 2018-2019 Outreach Programs

The BTC Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences program is a two-year technical program focused on finfish and

shellfish aquaculture production, as well as fisheries monitoring. Our students work with a variety of local

organizations in class, as interns, and as volunteers. We also host K-12 tours at the Whatcom Creek Hatchery in

Maritime Heritage Park and are looking to expand this program next year.

Focus of Outreach Programs

Fisheries and/or Marine Mammals

Aquaculture

Primary Contact

Sara Smith, [email protected], 360-752-8498

Other Program Contacts (if contact is for a specific program, please identify the program)

Brittany Palm, [email protected], 360-752-8352

Website Link

http://www.btc.edu/DegreesClasses/Programs/ProgramDetails.aspx?ID=88&tab=tab3

Organization Mission

Bellingham Technical College provides student-centered, high-quality professional technical education for today's

needs and tomorrow's opportunities.

Does your organization provide support to schools? Yes

What form of support can you provide? We host K-12 field trips at the Whatcom Creek Hatchery.

Does your organization provide support to community groups?

Yes

What form of support can you provide? Speakers; We coordinate student volunteer and internships to support community partners

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Organization Name

Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resource Management (BBWARM) District


General stormwater outreach (website, e-newsletter, mailers, event/booths), pet waste outreach (mutt mitt

stations, event/booth, poop toss game, brochures)


General awareness of local topics or issues

Fresh water quality

Marine water quality

Water Quantity

Primary Contact

Holly Faulstich, [email protected], 360-778-6290


Ashley McCaughan

Website Link

http://www.bbwarm.whatcomcounty.org/


The BBWARM District was created in response to community concerns about water quality, flooding, and loss of

aquatic habitat in the Birch Bay watershed. BBWARM’s stormwater program focuses on protecting water quality

and reducing stormwater impacts.

Does your organization provide support to schools? No


Yes

What form of support can you provide? Speakers and outreach material on topics

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Organization Name

City of Bellingham


We provide education and outreach support for all of the City's Natural Resources programs, including

Stormwater, Habitat Restoration, Lake Whatcom, Climate Action and Water Conservation. Some of our specific

projects include regional efforts such as Don't Drip and Drive (promotion of fixing vehicle leaks), and Wash Right

(educating about good car washing practices). We also have lots of great local programs such as We Scoop

(incentivizing proper dog waste disposal), the Homeowner Incentive Program (HIP), restoration work parties and

outdoor water conservation. Additionally, we work with all Bellingham 5th grade classrooms through Water

School, a program focused on teaching youth about watersheds and our water system. Our outreach supports

the City's NPDES phase II permit as well as the Lake Whatcom TMDL Implementation Plan. We have lots of great

resources to support stormwater best management practices and water conservation efforts and we would like

to share these with the community, please reach out if you are interested in what we can provide or if you want

to collaborate on a new effort.


Fresh water quality

Water Quantity

Ecosystem or Watershed Health

Compliance or Regulatory

Primary Contact

Riley Grant, [email protected], 360-778-7732


Emily Hegarty (Stormwater) [email protected] 360-778-7970

Nora Jacobs (Water School) [email protected] 360-778-7974

Stefanie Cilinceon (Habitat Restoration) [email protected] 360-778-7971

Cynthia May (Lake Whatcom) [email protected] 360-778-7711

Website Link

https://www.cob.org/services/environment


The City of Bellingham's Public Works department works to enhance Bellingham’s quality of life through the

construction and operation of a safe, effective physical environment; protect public health, safety and natural

resources; and provide neighborhoods, businesses and visitors with efficient, quality services necessary to meet

the demands of our growing, diverse community.

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What form of support can you provide? Provide curriculum, guest speaker


Yes



Organization Name

Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association


Students for Salmon: Hands-on, science education program aligned to NGSS and offered to all Whatcom County

fourth grade classes at no cost.

Stream Stewards Program: Community volunteer prostitutes to restore salmon habitat throughout Whatcom

County. All ages and abilities welcome.

Nooksack River Steward Program: Education/outreach Program held along the headwaters of the Nooksack

River (mainly N. Fork). Volunteer Nooksack River Steward Interns educate residents and visitors of the area

about Nooksack River salmon, habitat, and stewardship. Specifically, River Stewards focus on recreators

including, but not limited to, fishing, hiking, and boating. This program includes outreach booths, community

presentations, family events, guided river walks, work parties/clean up, citizen science opportunities, and

rafting talks in partnership with local rafting companies.



Fresh water quality

Water Quantity



Public Health and Safety

Primary Contact

Kendra Krantz, [email protected], (360) 715-0283 x109


Annitra Peck, [email protected], (360) 715-0283 x105

Website Link

http://www.n-sea.org/


NSEA strives to recover salmon by engaging our community in restoration, education and stewardship.


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What form of support can you provide?

Curriculum; Provide free-of-charge in-class presentations and one 4-hour field trip focused on salmon, watersheds, and healthy communities.


Yes


Free community events including, but not limited to: Salmon Sightings, Work parties, campfire events, Fishtival, river walks, citizen science, etc.


Organization Name

North Cascades Institute


In addition to all of our usual programs, this year we wanted to take the time to celebrate milestones and focus

on increasing access and engagement to public lands for all. 2018 is special because it marks the 50th anniversary

of the establishment of the North Cascades National Park. While the park is so close to us all, it is one of the least

visited National Parks in the entire US. North Cascades Institute seeks to celebrate and salute this park and the

many people who have championed their protection—it’s because of earlier generations’ forward-thinking

activism that these magnificent public lands are here today for all of us to enjoy, recreate, recharge and learn in!

We have many opportunities for you as an individual or an organization to celebrate and enjoy these public

lands.





Primary Contact

Devan Vilar, [email protected], 360.854.2599

Website Link

https://ncascades.org/


To inspire & empower environmental stewardship for all through transformative educational experience in nature


What form of support can you provide? Lead interpretative hikes; provide curriculum, guest speaker.

We run multiple programs in partnerships with schools or with support of schools for recruiting – Mountain School, Snow School, Youth Ambassadors and Youth Leadership Adventures.

.


Yes


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Organization Name

Orca Network


Whale Presentations for a number of groups and organizations; numerous regional festivals; annual Ways of

Whales workshop; annual Welcome the Whales festival; Whale Sighting Network; and Langley Whale Center





Primary Contact

Cindy Hansen, [email protected], 360 223-5666


Susan Berta, Orca Network Director, [email protected]

Wendy Sines, Langley Whale Center Manager, [email protected]

Alisa Lemire Brooks, Whale Sighting Network Coordinator, [email protected]

Website Link

www.orcanetwork.org


Orca Network is dedicated to raising awareness of the whales of the Pacific Northwest, and the importance of

providing them healthy and safe habitats.


What form of support can you provide? Guest speaker


Yes


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Organization Name

Pacific Shellfish Institute - Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum


Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum is an action based K-12 environmental science program. A Salish Sea

Stewards Challenge uses shellfish as a vehicle to teach science and stewardship. Hands-on learning and field

experience inspires a practice watershed healthy habits that empowers pursuit of conservation and science

while engaging families and communities.

Local schools programs focused on (North) Whatcom County watersheds that drain to shellfish areas. Portage

Bay, Drayton Harbor, Birch Bay and Chuckanut Bay.

Broad Salish Sea area served by curriculum posted on our website (gardensalishsea.org). Outreach through

website and outreach events.


Fresh water quality


Fisheries and/or Marine Mammals,


Shellfish

Primary Contact

Julie Hirsch

Website Link

gardensalishsea.org


gardensalishsea.org


What form of support can you provide? Lead interpretative hikes, provide curriculum, guest speaker, website resource coordination.


Yes

What form of support can you provide? Speakers, Curriculum training for teachers and informal educators


Organization Name

RE Sources for Sustainable Communities


Clean Water Team and North Sound Baykeeper Program educates the community through beach naturalist

events, citizen science training, citizen stakeholder groups, and sharing information through blog posts, e-

newsletters, and social media.

Water Supply outreach & listening sessions – to engage citizens in dialogue around our local water supply issues

and to inform our own work with a broad perspective of how certain policies may impact various water users in

the community. We have a questionnaire, and will be tabling at various events around the County to promote

involvement. We also hope to conduct listening sessions around the County, hopefully in collaboration with

other organizations.

Lake Whatcom Water Quality (engage on policy and complement the work the City and County are already

doing), and other water quality issues in Whatcom and Skagit County.

We have marine monitoring volunteer opportunities from intertidal to marine debris to green crab

monitoring. For more dedicated stewards, our North Sound Stewards program provides formal citizen science

training and requires volunteers to contribute 50 hours over a one-year period.

Policy and Legal work around the Clean Water Act, land use regulations, etc, when education, cooperation, and

policy enforcement fail. Clean Energy

Working with the City and County towards 100% Clean energy policies

RE Sources is part of an over 200 organization coalition supporting I-1631 (Clean Energy initiative) “Protect

Washington Act” – we are helping with signature gathering until end of June and then will be working to

promote the initiative after it makes the ballot.

Sustainable Schools

YEP (Youth for the Environment and People) – for high-schoolers who want to take action on issues. Green

Classrooms – Elementary Schools conservation education

Young Water Stewards program reaches out to high school students in rural Whatcom County to help our future

water stewards develop an understanding of and appreciation for the importance of clean water.

Other – Stormwater education, waste prevention, water conservation education in middle and high school.




Fresh water quality


Water Quantity




Primary Contact

Krista Rome (Clean Water Community Organizer), [email protected], 360-224-4757


Eleanor Hines (Lead Scientist, North Sound Baykeeper, North Sound Stewards Program), [email protected]

Priscilla Brotherton (Sustainable Schools manager); [email protected],

Eddy Ury (Clean Energy); [email protected]

Ander Russel (Clean Water Program Manager); [email protected]

Karlee Deatherage (Clean Water Policy Analyst); [email protected]

Website Link

re-sources.org


We promote sustainable communities and protect the health of northwestern Washington's people and

ecosystems through application of science, education, advocacy, and action. Our vision is to see people living

satisfying lives in accord with the ecosystem we depend on — generation after generation.


What form of support can you provide? lead interpretative hikes, provide curriculum, guest speaker


Yes

What form of support can you provide? Speakers, outreach material on topics

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Organization Name

Salish Sea Experience


Stewardship learning and empowerment for intermediate students through in-class presentations on local SR

Killer Whales and pollution followed up with field trip to Lime Kiln Point on San Juan Island. "Nothing ever

becomes real until you experience it." John Keats



Fresh water quality




Stewardship empowerment

Primary Contact

Krista Gordon, [email protected], 360-739-3701

Website Link

salishseaexperience.org


Bringing learning to life to inspire tomorrow's environmental stewards


What form of support can you provide? Field trip organization and supplemental lesson support; curriculum; guest speaker; field trip to Lime Kiln Point to experience and explore the habitat of the Southern Resident Killer Whales and learn why they are endangered.



Organization Name

South Fork Watershed Education Committee


Hosting education forums to build understanding of the South Fork Nooksack watershed



Fresh water quality

Water Quantity




Sustainable Natural-Resource Based Economies


Primary Contact

Cindy Fabbri, [email protected]

Other Program Contacts Erin Suda, [email protected], 206-953-6550


Our intent is to educate ourselves and our community concerning watershed topics for the South Fork of the

Nooksack River in order to increase self-determination related to current and future water use and quality issues.

Does your organization provide support to schools?

We don't currently provide support to schools. We are

available to discuss needs and opportunities to provide

support.


We don’t currently provide support to other community groups. We would welcome opportunities to collaborate on projects relevant to the South Fork watershed.

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Organization Name

Tenmile Clean Water Project


In coordination with WCD, focused contact with specific demographic/location landowners to encourage

responsible land & water stewardship.


Fresh water quality


Primary Contact

Hank Kastner; [email protected]; 360.325.1764

Website Link

https://tenmilecleanwater.org/


The Tenmile Clean Water Project (TCWP) is an independent, non-profit citizen group dedicated to improving the

overall water quality in the Ten Mile Creek watershed. We are a non-partisan association and do not endorse

political positions or candidates.


Does your organization provide support to community groups? Yes




Organization Name

Washington State Department of Agriculture


Online Results Mapping, online Story Map about non-point source water quality in Whatcom, Skagit and

Snohomish Counties, resources available to property owners to make positive impacts towards improved

water quality. Topics include a variety of bacteria sources, available services and concerned stakeholders.



Fresh water quality





Primary Contact

Kerri Love 360-354-7421


Chery Sullivan, Manager, 360.902.1928

Website Link

http://arcg.is/1irH8i0


Protect water quality from livestock nutrient discharges

Help maintain a healthy agricultural business climate



Yes


Speakers and outreach material on topics

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Organization Name

Washington Dept. of Ecology


Publications, public events, news releases, etc.


Fresh water quality


Water Quantity




Role of Government

Primary Contact

Ty Keltner, [email protected], 360-255-4405


Doug Allen, [email protected], 360-255-4400

Steve Hood, [email protected], 360-255-4396

Website Link

https://ecology.wa.gov/


Our mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s land, air, and water for current and future

generations. Our vision is to foster innovative partnerships to sustain healthy land, air, and water in harmony

with a strong economy.


What form of support can you provide? guest speaker


Yes


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Organization Name

Whatcom Clean Water Program


The program coordinates bacteria pollution reduction efforts among local, state, federal and tribal partner

agencies in support of safe shellfish harvest and other clean water benefits. Multi-agency input informs

individual partner outreach efforts and overall program communication for consistent messaging to the public,

elected officials, agency staff and Canadian counterparts.



Fresh water quality


Public health and safety

Primary Contact

Andrea Hood [email protected] 360-255-4408


Erika Douglas, Whatcom County Public Works - Pollution Identification and Correction Program,

[email protected], 360-778-6294

Website Link

https://www.whatcomcounty.us/1072/Water-Quality - Note: there is no current working link to Whatcom Clean Water Program due to Dept of Ecology revised website (hope to get that fixed this calendar year)


Program partners will efficiently and effectively work together to identify and correct fecal coliform bacteria

pollution sources in Whatcom County to protect public health and achieve and maintain Approved classification of

shellfish growing areas.

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Yes

If response to Question 10 is yes, what form of support can you provide?

Speakers and outreach material on topics


Organization Name

Whatcom Conservation District


A set of diverse workshops, events, and school based programs to nurture ecological understanding and place-

based connection to the land, resources and economy promoting responsible stewardship and sustainable land

management including: Monthly Whatcom Farm Speaker Series, Annual Small Farm Expo, Annual Native Plant

Sale, School Yard Habitat Projects, Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring Program, Run with the Chums 5K

Run/Walk and the Whatcom Explorer Mobile Watershed trailer and curriculum for 3-4th grade.


Fresh water quality


Sustainable Natural-Resource Based Economies

Primary Contact Aneka Sweeney, [email protected], 360-526-2381

Website Link

http://www.whatcomcd.org/


To serve present and future generations of Whatcom County through a natural resource conservation program of

leadership, partnership, and technical, educational and financial assistance to foster a healthy, sustainable

relationship between people and the environment.


What form of support can you provide? Curriculum, guest speaker. The Whatcom Explorer

Mobile Watershed educational trailer with a removable 3D topographic lid depicting Whatcom county from

Mt Baker to Bellingham Bay and an interactive sand table with flowing water demonstrating a variety of

hydrologic processes. Lessons can focus on the interplay of freshwater, terrestrial and marine habitats, water

cycling, land use impacts and restoration efforts tying together the human and wildlife communities and their

reliance on water. Where: The mobile watershed would be trailered to your school. It is 4’ x 6’, is

maneuverable, and could be used in a parking lot, in a playfield, under the covered area, or in the gym.

Whatever works with the weather and your schools space. We have large tents for cover as well.


Yes


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Organization Name

Whatcom County Public Works


Pollution Identification & Correction (PIC) Program - The PIC program uses fecal coliform water quality data to

identify priority areas for improvement. PIC provides community outreach and education, technical and

financial assistance, and coordination with community partners. Current outreach programs include: pet waste

pick up, urban wildlife management, and septic system maintenance.

Stormwater (NPDES Permit) Outreach Programs - Whatcom County co-sponsors the Gardening Green:

Sustainable Landscaping Class with the City of Bellingham. The free, six-session class is offered every spring and

fall and is open to everybody. Participants learn to apply sustainable residential landscaping practices that

benefit stormwater management and water quality. Private Stormwater Facility Maintenance - Whatcom County

provides free workshops and technical assistance to help owners of private stormwater facilities properly inspect

and maintain their stormwater system.

Lake Whatcom Management Program - Whatcom County collaborates with the City of Bellingham to jointly

implement outreach programs in the Lake Whatcom watershed. Current programs include the Lake Whatcom

Homeowner Incentive Program and maintaining the Lake Whatcom Management Program website. In 2019, the

city and county plan to develop and send a "welcome to the watershed" style educational mailer to all residents

in the Lake Whatcom watershed.


Fresh water quality


Compliance or Regulatory,


Primary Contact

Ingrid Enschede, [email protected], (360) 778-6229


PIC Contact: Kate Kimber, [email protected], (360) 778-6302

Stormwater/NPDES: Cathy Craver, [email protected], (360) 778-6299

Website Link

http://whatcomcounty.us/308/Public-Works

Does your organization provide support to schools?

We do not have any specific school programs but will

consider requests to support schools on a case by case

basis.

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Guest speaker


Yes

What form of support can you provide? We look for community groups to collaborate with on

watershed-specific outreach efforts. This typically means

sharing information, resources, and working together at

outreach events.


Organization Name

Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network


We provide education to the general public emphasizing NOAA’s “Share the Shore” policies at various events

throughout Whatcom county. In addition, we have developed an educational curriculum for local schools

which includes our portable hands on exhibit of whale bones, baleen, seal skulls etc.





Primary Contact

Victoria Souze, Principal Investigator, [email protected], 360-739-6713


Carole Murray, Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected], 360-389-7011

Website Link

www.wmmsn.org


The Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN) is a 501 (c) (3) state & federal non-profit

organization of volunteers who are dedicated to the care of distressed or deceased marine mammals.


What form of support can you provide? Lead interpretative hikes, provide curriculum, guest

speaker; we have hands-on exhibits including whale

bones, seal skulls, and other educational materials.


Yes

What form of support can you provide? Speakers and outreach material on topics; we have hands-

on exhibits including whale bones, seal skulls, and other

educational materials.

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Organization Name

Whatcom Marine Resources Committee


Outreach to landowners in the Chuckanut Village area around septic maintenance, issues with feeding wildlife,

and the importance of picking up dog waste - all part of the WCPW PIC Program. General outreach at community

events. Participation in Whatcom Water Week (beach clean-up, "meet your underwater neighbors", etc). North

Sound Stewards Citizen Science Program offered in partnership with ReSources for Sustainable Communities -

offer a wide range of opportunities to be involved with citizen science.



Fresh water quality




Primary Contact

Austin Rose, [email protected], 360-778-6286

Website Link

http://www.whatcomcountymrc.org/


The MRCs’ purpose is to guide local communities, using up-to-date information and scientific expertise, to

achieve the important goals of resource conservation and habitat protection within the Northwest Straits. The

mission of the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee is revitalizing and preserving Whatcom County

marine resources for future generations


What form of support can you provide? Offer opportunities for students to connect with trained

volunteers to conduct field work - i.e. clam surveys.


Yes


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Organization Name

WSU Extension/Washington Sea Grant


In addition to the regional efforts of both WSU and WSG, our local focus in 2018/2019 is on residential low

impact development, completion of the statewide Master Naturalist Program, outreach associated with bringing

the latest science/research to managers and stakeholders, and support/participation in various education and

outreach efforts associated with the Whatcom Watershed Information Network. This includes activities

associated with Whatcom Water Week including education/outreach associated with the 3rd annual Bellingham

SeaFeast.



Fresh water quality


Water Quantity



Primary Contact

Sue Blake, [email protected], 360-758-5812

Website Link

http://extension.wsu.edu/ https://wsg.washington.edu/ http://whatcom.wsu.edu/nr/water.html


Our efforts operate under the mission of both WSU and WSG. The WSG mission is to help people and marine life

thrive by supplying research, technical expertise and educational activities that support the responsible use and

conservation of ocean and coastal ecosystems. The WSU Extension mission is to engage people, organizations

and communities to advance knowledge, economic well- being and quality of life by fostering inquire, learning,

and the application of research

Does your organization provide support to schools? Yes – Annual 6th Grade Forest Tour

Does your organization provide support to community groups? Yes

What form of support can you provide? Speakers and outreach material on topics.

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