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Lake Whatcom
2011
Interjurisdictional Coordinating Team
Lake Whatcom Management Program
Annual Progress Report
Prepared by the Lake Whatcom
Interjurisdictional Coordinating Team
March, 2012
Management Program
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Land Preservation ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Stormwater Management .............................................................................................................................. 6
3. Urbanization & Land Development .............................................................................................................. 10
4. Community Outreach ................................................................................................................................... 12
5. Data Management & Information ................................................................................................................ 16
6. Spill Response & Hazardous Materials ......................................................................................................... 18
7. Forestry/Fish/Wildlife .................................................................................................................................. 20
8. Transportation .............................................................................................................................................. 22
9. Recreation .................................................................................................................................................... 24
10. Utilities & Waste Management .................................................................................................................. 26
11. Administration ............................................................................................................................................ 30
12. Enforcement ............................................................................................................................................... 32
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Intro
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Introduction
In 2010, the Whatcom County Council, Bellingham City Council and the Lake Whatcom Water and
Sewer District Commission approved the Lake Whatcom Management Program 2010-2014 Work
Plan. As with the previous work plans, tasks included in this five-year plan continue to be guided by
the original Lake Whatcom Management Program strategies and goals that were formulated in 1992
by the City of Bellingham (City), Whatcom County (County) and the Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer
District (formerly Water District 10) (LWWSD) and formally adopted by the Lake Whatcom
Management Program in 1998.
Each year the Interjurisdictional Coordinating Team (ICT) compiles a Lake Whatcom Annual Progress
Report highlighting Lake Whatcom Management Program accomplishments and providing
recommendations for moving forward. This current report provides a summary of Lake Whatcom
Management Program activities that were implemented in 2011 by the County, City, and LWWSD, as
well as WSU Extension and the Sudden Valley Community Association.
As with the Lake Whatcom Management Program 2010-2014 Work Plan, the Lake Whatcom 2011
Annual Progress Report is organized around 12 Program Areas that have provided structure to
previous management program documents. However, a new format was adopted for this year’s
Annual Report in order to maximize the amount of substantive information included while
streamlining the reporting process. Instead of reporting out under each Task, this year’s Annual
Report focuses on accomplishments made at the Program Area level. Each Program Area includes
an update on performance measures (many of which have been re-visited since 2010), a summary of
Program Area activities, cost estimates for 2011, and Program Area recommendations for 2012.
Some Program Areas include additional reference materials to better illustrate annual performance
or to provide links to additional information.
Highlights from 2011 include the completion of several stormwater capital improvement projects in
the watershed, notably the County’s upper Silver Beach Creek stream stabilization project from
Brownsville to E. 16th Place. Additionally, the City completed 16 infiltration, filtration, and/or re-
vegetation projects on private properties in the watershed as part of the Homeowner Incentive
Program. Community Outreach Program Area highlights include the release of a bi-monthly e-
newsletter and the creation of a new Lake Whatcom Management Program website that have
provided us with new ways of reaching out to and informing our community. Also in 2011, the City
contracted with CH2M Hill to complete a cost-benefit study of activities aimed at preventing or
reducing phosphorus loading to the lake. Results from this study will be used to guide the
implementation of Lake Whatcom Management Program Work Plan tasks in 2012.
In 2011, the Lake Whatcom Management Program released its Aquatic Invasive Species Action Plan
for Lake Whatcom Reservoir which aims to act as a guide for the implementation of aquatic invasive
species prevention and management strategies in the Lake Whatcom watershed. The confirmation
of an Asian clam, Corbicula fluminea, infestation in Lake Whatcom in September reiterated the need
for a comprehensive prevention program to stop the spread of more destructive aquatic invasive
species to the lake. More information on invasive species efforts in 2011 can be found under the
Recreation and Spill Response and Hazardous Materials Program Areas.
In addition to implementing the 2012 Work Plan tasks, the Lake Whatcom Management Program
will also work with the Department of Ecology on the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) phase of
the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) water quality improvement plan for the lake. The TMDL
process highlights the long-term commitment needed to restore Lake Whatcom to desirable water
quality levels.
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1. La
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Program Area: 1. Land Preservation
Goal:
Program Area Description: This program area aims to reduce water quality impacts by preserving
land within the watershed that might otherwise be made available for development. Land
preservation strategies help preserve or rehabilitate natural areas for the benefit of protecting
water quality. Strategies that have been used in the Lake Whatcom watershed include: acquisition,
conservation easements, transfer of development rights, purchase of development rights, lot
consolidation, and other incentive programs.
Performance Measures 2011:
• Number of development units removed from watershed:
� Total of 728 lots removed from development to date
• Number of acres purchased (% of land protected in watershed):
� Total of 1,553 acres protected to date (34% of land protected in watershed)
• Number of acres protected with easements:
� Total of 989 acres protected with easements to date
Summary of Program Area Activities 2011:
• City did not make any additional property purchases in the watershed in 2011
• County continues to work with DNR to transfer or reconvey over 8,000 acres of watershed
forest to the County for park use
• Sudden Valley Community Association (SVCA) lots (98 vacant lots) were assessed and
ranked by development potential in 2010. In 2011, SVCA selected 30 lots with the least
development potential for conversion to green space (assessed value of approx. $885,000).
• City did not obtain any additional Conservation Easements in 2011
• All acquisition properties were inspected at least annually, about 80% were inspected
quarterly
• Property management highlights include: 3,690 trees planted, 1,100 linear feet of stream
banks treated, invasive weed control on 7 properties, 2.5 miles of road maintenance
brushing/mowing/ditch cleaning, 3 culverts removed, 1 gate installed, 2 encroachment
responses, 3 property boundaries marked, and 3 hazard tree evaluations
Cost Estimates 2011:
Reference Documents: Goals and policy of the Land Preservation Program Area
http://www.lakewhatcom.whatcomcounty.org/UserFiles/File/allWatershed%20Ownership.pdf
Lake Whatcom Property Acquisition Program
http://www.cob.org/services/environment/lake-whatcom/lw-property-acquisition-program.aspx
Year Party FTEs ($) Capital Costs Other Total
2011
City 1.7 ($170,000) $700,000 $2.055 million $2.925 million
County 1.25 ($125,000) $225,000 $75,000 $425,000
District/Other 0.2 (SVCA) ($20,000) $903,000 (property
value and annual dues)
$923,000
Total 3.15 ($315,000) $925,000 $3.03 million $4.27 million
Pursue public ownership and protection of the watershed whenever possible through
public/private partnerships, tax exemptions, transfer of development rights, land trusts, and
other means.
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PROTECTED PROPERTY IN THE LAKE WHATCOM WATERSHED
(As of 2-29-2012)
80 Acres 44 Units
0 0.5 1
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PROTECTED LAND
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- City Acquired Watershed Property 1149 -Acres 711 - Units
Jointly Owned City/Co Land 405 -Acres 17 - Units
County Only Protected Land
Whatcom Land Trust Protected
- Sudden Valley Restri ctions D Bellingham City Limits • ___ ~ Urban Growth Area
B Lake Whatcom
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AGATE POND PRESERVE (Conserv3tion E01sement)
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37 Acres 7 Units
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Program Area: 2. Stormwater Management
Goal:
Program Area Description: This program area aims to prevent water quality and quantity impacts
associated with stormwater runoff. This program area focuses on the implementation of options for
stormwater control including best management practices and standards, capital projects, pollutant
source control and treatment, and the evaluation of stormwater control options that can be applied
to both existing and new development in the watershed.
Performance Measures 2011:
• Acres of stormwater treated in watershed:
� The City has treatment facilities that provide some level of treatment for 281 out of 469
total acres. The City treatment area for this purpose is defined as portions of the City
that drain to Basin 1 plus tributary area in the County that runs to and through our
facilities.
� The County currently has facilities treating approximately 910 acres of developed land in
the watershed, 135 acres above the City of Bellingham water intake line in Geneva, and
775 acres in the Silver Beach Creek Watershed.
• Amount of phosphorus removed from stormwater runoff:
� The City treatment facilities removal rates are based on testing conducted by the City
along with modeling of similar typed facilities. The City has shown removal of 162 lbs of
the 479 lbs required to be removed to meet the TMDL goal.
� County:
� Geneva bio-infiltration swales and treatment vaults – will remove an estimated
36 lbs of the 59 lbs of phosphorus generated from the area treated.
� Britton Road/Lahti Drive bio-infiltration swale – will remove approximately 11.8
lbs of the 13.5 lbs of phosphorus generated from the area treated. A monitoring
program began in the summer of 2011.
� Silver Beach Creek Improvements (Brownsville to E. 16th Place) – a vegetated
bioswale and stormwater treatment vault will remove an estimated 30 lbs of
phosphorus per year. Additional reductions will be achieved by eliminating erosion
from stabilizing stream banks and removing existing compost piles adjacent to the
stream.
• Efficiency and phosphorus removal rate for stormwater facilities:
� The City has 46 main treatment systems in the watershed with other smaller ones
associated with our HIP program. The average removal efficiency for removal of
phosphorus to the forested standard is 56%. Individual efficiencies range between 10
and 100%.
� County (Geneva):
� Bio-infiltration swales – 88%
� Treatment vaults – Phosphosorb media 52%, ZPG media 28%
• Efficiency and fecal coliform removal rate for stormwater facilities:
� City:
� Sand filters – 80 to 99.9% removal
� Rain gardens – 81% removal
Prevent water quality and quantity impacts due to stormwater runoff by
implementation of best management standards and practices, pollutant source control,
and construction, maintenance and retrofit of stormwater facilities.
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� County:
� Bio-infiltration swales – 75%
� Treatment vaults – It is estimated that the cartridges have an 80% removal rate
� Brownsville to E. 16th Place – Based on published research it is estimated that the
vegetated bioswale will also remove up to 80% of the fecal coliform loading above
its location.
• Number of participants in Homeowner Incentive Program (HIP):
� Number of projects completed: 16
� Number of projects permitted and ready for construction: 32
� Phosphorus removed in 2011 as a result of HIP projects: 2.48 lbs @ $16,678.90/lb
� Projected phosphorus removal from HIP Grant: Based on cost approx. 32 lbs
� Number of properties requested and provided site visit: 104
Summary of Program Area Activities 2011:
• Upper Silver Beach Creek Phase I - Brownsville to E. 16th Place completed (County) – 744 Acres Treated
• Britton Rd/Lahti Dr Bio-infiltration Swale in operation (County) – 31 Acres Treated
• Homeowner Incentive Program (HIP) projects:
o Infiltration projects – 1.4 acres
o Filtration projects – 0.47 acres
o Re-vegetation projects – 0.53 acres
• Street Sweeper Acquisition (DOE Grant) and Interlocal Agreement
• Lake Whatcom Reservoir Regulatory Chapter Compliance – 1.86 acres
• Sudden Valley continued to inspect on-site filtration systems and erosion control practices for
new construction projects, additions and revisions to existing properties
• Sudden Valley ensured all maintenance and capital projects followed erosion control BMPs
Cost Estimates 2011:
Planned Activities for 2012:
• Silver Beach Creek Improvements - West Reach Tributary stabilization and riparian repair (County)
• Design additional stormwater improvements in Geneva and along Lake Whatcom Blvd between
Geneva and Strawberry Point (County)
• Homeowner Incentive Program (HIP) projects City + County (Interlocal)
• Storm filtration modification to Imbrium or Phosphosorb media (County/City)
Reference Documents:
Lake Whatcom Management Program Capital Improvement Projects website
http://www.lakewhatcom.whatcomcounty.org/our-programs/capital-projects
City of Bellingham 2007 Comprehensive Stormwater Plan
http://www.cob.org/documents/pw/storm/2007-stormwater-comp-plan.pdf
Whatcom County 2008 Lake Whatcom Comprehensive Stormwater Plan
http://www.whatcomcounty.us/publicworks/water/compstormwaterplan.jsp
Year Party FTEs ($) Capital Costs Other Total
2011
City 2.7 ($270,000) $50,000 $100,000 $420,000
County 2.0 ($200,000) $1.01 million $75,000 $1.29 million
District/Other 0.3 (SVCA) ($30,000) $30,000
Total 5.0 ($500,000) $1.06 million $175,000 $1.74 million
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Silver Beach Creek Improvement Project – Brownsville to E. 16th Place
Before
After
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After – 2/22/2012
After – 2/22/2012
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Goal:
Program Area Description: This program area aims to reduce water quality impacts resulting
from residential and land use activities by way of code changes. As areas are developed, land cover
is often converted into less pervious surfaces that result in increased stormwater runoff going into
the lake. The focus of this program area is to identify and adopt code changes that will result in
reduced water quality impacts from residential uses. Another focus of this program area has been
the improvement of data sharing between jurisdictions and the joint review of significant projects.
Performance Measures 2011:
• Number of new homes permitted under City’s 2009 Lake Whatcom Reservoir Regulatory
Chapter:
� 7 properties since 2009
• Total area of development considered phosphorus neutral:
� 47,008 square feet created through Native Vegetation Protection Areas at 8 properties.
Each NVPA comprises 30% of each lot (City)
� 10:1 ratio area of 3,400 square feet (phosphorus limiting landscaping) (City)
• Amount of phosphorus runoff avoided as a result of new ordinances:
� Total new impervious surfaces infiltrated: 4,000 square feet as of December 2010
� Total new impervious surfaces filtered through BMPs: 13,500 square feet as of
December 2010
Summary of Program Area Activities 2011:
• City reviewed all permit applications for Homeowner Incentive Program (HIP)
• City monitored all Native Vegetation Protection Area sites
• Sudden Valley implemented over 20 major guideline regulation revisions which were adopted in
2010 to provide consistency between Sudden Valley and other jurisdictions
• Sudden Valley drafted commercial design guidelines to regulate future development
Cost Estimates 2011:
Recommendations for 2012:
• Complete FAQ on code requirements (City)
• Report to City Council to discuss code improvements (City)
• Pursue adoption of land use and stormwater regulations to meet no additional phosphorus
loading for new development (County)
• Develop educational materials on the new regulations (County)
• Continue streamlining efforts for tracking of permit contents for TMDL reporting (County)
• Conduct comparison of results and outcomes of City and County regulations and coordinate on
any future amendments to regulations
Year Party FTEs ($) Capital Costs Other Total
2011
City 0.08 ($8,000) $8,000
County 0.16 ($16,000) $16,000
District/Other 0.4 (SVCA) ($40,000) $40,000
Total 0.64 ($64,000) $64,000
Prevent water quality degradation associated with urban development through zoning
changes, development standards and density limits.
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Reference Documents: Bellingham Municipal Code (BMC) 16.80 (Lake Whatcom Reservoir Regulatory Chapter), 15.42 (Stormwater Regulations),
16.55 (Critical Areas Ordinance), Title 22 (Shoreline Master Program) Whatcom County Code (WCC) 20.80.735, 16.16 (Critical Areas Ordinance), Title 23 (Shoreline Management Program)
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Program Area: 4. Community Outreach
Goal:
Program Area Description: This program area aims to protect water quality by encouraging
watershed residents and visitors to become stewards of the lake. The focus of this program is to
provide stewardship tools that each individual can use to help protect Lake Whatcom. These tools
range from lake-friendly gardening practices to picking up pet waste and encouraging people to
engage in lake-friendly car washing and maintenance practices.
Performance Measures 2011:
• Number of people contacted/educational materials distributed:
� Events
� 18 participants in Sustainable Landscape Workshop Series – 3/4/11
� 100 people at World Water Day - Lake Whatcom Display – 3/20/11
� 25 people at Master Gardener Training - Sustainable Landscaping – 3/25/11
� 35 people at Lake Whatcom State of the Lake Presentation, Bellingham Retired Men's
group, 3/29/11
� 19 participants in Private Stormwater Facility Inspection and Maintenance Workshop at
Firs – 6/6/2011
� 12 participants in Rain Garden Workshop for Lake Whatcom Residents – 7/12/11
� At least 150 people, Sustainable Landscape Display at Lynden Fair – August 8 – 12
� 6 participants in Water Week’s Catch the Rain Cistern Tour – 8/19/11
� 35 people at Whatcom Water Week Open House at Bloedel Donovan Park – 9/17/11
� 25 participants in Landscaper Homeowner Incentive Program (HIP) Workshop – 11/9/11
� 150 people through Sustainable Landscape Class outreach requirements via tours, talks
to neighborhood groups, friends/neighbors, work and learn, gardening green parties;
multiple dates
� Online
� Lake Whatcom Management Program website: 614 unique visitors since September
� City of Bellingham Lake Whatcom web page: >4,000 unique visitors since May
� E-newsletter: 4 issues, 197 subscribers, 280 opens
� One-on-one
� 58 HIP project site assessments (educated about Lake Whatcom issues, pollution
sources and solutions that were unique to the individual property)
� 25 HIP participants received follow up visits (educated about plans, permits and
installation)
� 16 HIP participants received final inspection visits (educated about maintenance)
� 30 additional visits, calls or emails about HIP projects were made
� Printed materials
� 38 phosphorus signs and brochures distributed to fertilizer retailers
� 1,250 information packets sent to all City Lake Whatcom watershed private property
owners and tenants
� Approximately 100 HIP booklets distributed
� Incentives
� 22 distributed
Increase lake stewardship and reduce urban impacts through the provision of
educational programs and materials to watershed residents, the general public and
decision makers on topics related to water quality, source control, and land use and
development regulations.
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• Estimated response to educational materials, i.e. changes in behavior:
� 18 HIP inquiries received after door-knocking/door-hanging exercise
� 3 HIP inquiries received after informational mailing
• Number of opportunities to coordinate with education staff:
� 11 Lake Whatcom Education Team meetings held in 2011
• Number of rain barrels installed on number of RSRP project area properties:
� 267 rain barrels installed at 136 homes in the designated project area within the Lake Whatcom watershed
• Number of gallons of stormwater managed per year using rain barrels:
� Approximately 3.9 million gallons per year is managed using rain barrels
• Number of water conservation public outreach measures distributed/installed citywide:
� Distributed 1,020 water conservation kits in 2011
� Installed 306 water meters through the Voluntary Water Metering Program (VMP)
� 149 multi-family toilet retrofits
� Distributed 108 rain barrels in 2011
� Residential fixture retrofits: 49 Clothes Washers, 10 Toilets, 2 Drip Irrigation in 2011
Summary of Program Area Activities 2011:
• City completed its Residential Stormwater Retrofit Program (RSRP) on June 30, 2011 using a grant from the
Department of Ecology
• New Lake Whatcom Management Program website created as an educational and informational resource for
watershed residents
• Lake Whatcom E-Newsletter created and disseminated as an additional online education/outreach tool to engage
watershed residents
• Created new phosphorus signs and brochures that were distributed to fertilizer retailers
• Held 9 watershed outreach events with 258 attendees to provide stewardship tools for watershed residents to
engage in lake-friendly practices
• County continued to contract with WSU Extension to run Gardening Green workshop series to increase awareness
about sustainable landscaping practices and to empower watershed residents to implement on-the-ground
changes to their properties
• Whatcom County Health Department held 4 Lake Whatcom septic system trainings on 3/29/11, 6/15/11, 9/29/11,
and 11/29/11
• City continued existing water conservation public outreach measures including the distribution of water
conservation kits, distribution of rain barrels, and installation of fixture retrofits throughout city limits
• City conducted focus group to determine effective messages for water conservation campaign
• Lake Whatcom Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Team created to meet education and outreach needs of the
invasive species program
• Updated and expanded Lake Whatcom watershed residents and tenants contact list
• Sudden Valley participated in Water Week and hosted a children’s ecological “treasure hunt” at Lake Louise
• Sudden Valley installed informational signs at the marina relating to aquatic invasive species and featured articles
in the community newspaper highlighting Lake Whatcom water quality issues
• Extension completed evaluation of sustainable landscaping workshops and classes to evaluate knowledge change,
behavioral change, and community capacity building
• Sustainable landscaping diorama completed and displayed at various community events along with educational
material
• Community capacity building via class volunteers via tours, talks to neighborhood groups, friends/neighbors, work
and learn, gardening green parties
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Cost Estimates 2011:
Recommendations for 2012:
• Update the education/outreach sections of the Lake Whatcom Management Program website
• New projects anticipated as result of amendments made to the 2008 Centennial Clean Water Fund Grant from the
Department of Ecology including new signage in watershed
• Education Team plans to use results from cost-benefit study as a tool to evaluate the effectiveness of and to
improve upon education and outreach activities in the watershed in 2012
Reference Documents: Lake Whatcom Management Program website
http://www.lakewhatcom.whatcomcounty.org
City of Bellingham Lake Whatcom website
http://www.cob.org/services/environment/water-quality/lake-whatcom.aspx
Homeowner Incentive Program (HIP) Brochure
http:// www.cob.org/documents/pw/lw/hip-brochure.pdf
Phosphorus Brochure
http://www.cob.org/documents/pw/environment/phosphorus-brochure.pdf
Recommended Gardening Materials and Practices
http://www.cob.org/documents/pw/lw/materials-and-practices-guidelines.pdf
Final Project Report: Residential Stormwater Retrofit Program
http://www.cob.org/documents/pw/lw/rsrp-final-report-6-30-2011.pdf
Year Party FTEs ($) Other Total
2011
City 1.0 ($100,000) DOE 2008 Centennial Grant Amendments $11,000
DOE Grant Funding $58,185
$169,185
County 0.15 ($15,000) WSU Contract with Whatcom County $15,690 $30,690
District/Other 0.15 (SVCA)/
0.15 (WSU Extension) ($30,000)
$30,000
Total 1.45 ($145,000) $84,875 $229,875
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Lake Whatcom Residents: Only use fertilizers, mulches and soil amendments that are labeled as 0% phosphorus.
Look for the Zero!
Fertilizer packages will show nutrient ratios listed in this order: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. Look for the middle number. Only use those that are labeled as 0% phosphorus. Check the label on bags or ask if bulk materials have been tested.
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This area iswithinthe Lake Whatcom Watershed but its runoff is piped into Whatcom Creek . Lake Whatcom Watershed restrictions do not apply here.
The Lake Whatcom Watershed also includes Sudden Valley and much oftheY Road area.
What's the problem with phosphorus in Lake Whatcom?
Unnaturally high levels of phosphorus in Lake Whatcom are a significant factor leading to algae growth and low oxygen levels. Increased algae may lead to substantially increased drinking water treatment costs and impair aquatic habitat and recreational uses, as well as result in violat ions of state and federal water quality regulations.
It's the Law: Lake Whatcom Ordinances Please note the differences between the two ordin.:inces.
To read the full ordinances, visit www.lakewhatcom.whatcomcounty.org/regulations.shtml
City of Bellingham Re:s ide:nts Whatcom County Residents lllMC15.42.050DI (WCC16.l1)
Applies to F1rt.i1irers, Mulche s, and Applies to Fertiliurs on Ruid1 ntia l l awns and
Soil Ame ndments on Any Prope rty Public Properties
• Don't apply any fertil izers, mulches, • Don't app ly any fertilizers to lawns or publi c or soil amendments in the Lake properties in the Lake Whatcom Watershed that WhatcomWatershed that are labeled are labeled as corita ining pfiosphorus, eKtepton as containing phosphorus newlyestablished lawns inthe first grcwingsea>On.
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Program Area: 5. Data Management & Information
Goal:
Program Area Description: This program area aims to collect and manage data to increase our
understanding of water quality, pollution source, and land use trends over time and to guide
management decisions accordingly. This Program Area is administered by a Data Management Team
composed of staff from the City, County, District, WWU’s Institute for Watershed Studies, and the
Department of Ecology (DOE).
Performance Measures 2011:
• Number of Data Management Team meetings held:
� 10 Data Management Team meetings were held in 2011
• Number of monitoring contracts overseen:
� Lake Whatcom Monitoring Contract (IWS)
� Brown and Caldwell Tributary Monitoring
� Whatcom County Health Department
Summary of Program Area Activities 2011:
• Data Management Team received regular updates on the Lake Whatcom Monitoring Contract
with WWU’s Institute for Watershed Studies (IWS)
• Lake Whatcom 2009/2010 Annual Water Quality Monitoring Report was completed and is
available on the Institute for Watershed Studies website. Productivity indicators in basin 1
(chlorophyll a and ammonia) continued to increase in 2009/2010
• Data Management Team continued to discuss DOE models that will be used to support the
Summary Implementation Strategy to meet the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
requirements
• Brown and Caldwell released tributary monitoring report
• Data Management Team received regular updates on stormwater monitoring data for new
stormwater facilities designed to remove phosphorus and fecal coliform before it enters the lake
• Data Management Team received updates on storm event sampling at Silver Beach Creek
• Data Management Team reviewed thesis assessing storm event samples from Silver Beach Creek
• Data Management Team reviewed thesis assessing the soil phosphorus bioavailability in streams
and nearby sediments around Lake Whatcom
• City Water Utility provided updates on plans for a diversion dam modification on the Middle Fork
of the Nooksack. A scale model of a siphonic dam was constructed for study.
• City Water Utility in conjunction with IWS piloted a dissolved air floatation pretreatment system
to minimize supply impacts resulting from summer algal blooms
• Data Management Team received regular updates on the Asian clam infestation and the
development of aquatic invasive species prevention and management efforts
Cost Estimates 2011:
Year Party FTEs ($) Capital Costs Other Total
2011
City 0.02 ($2,000) $316,031 $318,031
County 0.04 ($4,000) $80,000 $84,000
District/Other $18,000 $18,000
Total 0.06 ($6,000) $414,031 $420,031
Maintain and enhance databases sufficient for detection of water quality and quantity trends,
assessment of problems, evaluation and selection of management actions, and monitoring of
action effectiveness.
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Recommendations for 2012:
• Create an “Incident Command” type structure to be used to better coordinate agency responses to reports of
changes to water quality (e.g. soap and turbidity) to improve efficiency and use resources and expertise more
effectively
Reference Documents: Lake Whatcom Data Catalog
Copies of the documents are available at the Whatcom County Public Works Water Resources Library and the
Bellingham Public Library
Lake Whatcom Monitoring Reports
http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~iws/
Department of Ecology: Water Quality Improvement Project (TMDL) for Lake Whatcom
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/tmdl/LkWhatcom/LkWhatcomTMDL.html
City lab staff collecting water samples in watershed
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Program Area: 6. Spill Response & Hazardous Materials
Goal:
Program Area Description: This program area aims to prevent water quality impacts associated
with the discharge of biological or chemical substances into Lake Whatcom. The focus of this program
area has been to improve spill response time to water quality threats by coordinating spill response
reporting and information sharing between jurisdictions. In 2011, this program area was updated to
include reporting on response efforts to aquatic invasive species infestations as a result of the
confirmed presence of Asian clams in Lake Whatcom.
Performance Measures 2011:
• Number of spills/incidents:
� Asian clam infestation confirmed in Lake Whatcom on September 19, 2011 by WDFW
� 3 separate points of introduction have been discovered at Bloedel Donovan Boat Launch,
Lakewood/WWU Recreational Facility, and Wildwood Resort. The Asian clams appear to
have spread from these locations to infest other sites along the lakeshore.
• Pounds of hazardous materials collected from watershed:
� No hazardous materials collection events were held in 2011
• Number of Spill Response Team meetings held:
� No Spill Response Team meetings held in 2011
Summary of Program Area Activities 2011:
• Brief report on actions taken to prevent and/or manage spills or incidents:
o Lake Whatcom Aquatic Invasive Species Incident Report created outlining initial steps
taken to respond to Asian clam infestation from September 17-30, 2011
o Regular updates on response efforts posted in Feature Story: Asian Clam Update on Lake
Whatcom Management Program website
o Staff conducted 30 shoreline surveys around Lake Whatcom between September 17 and
December 8, 2011 to map the extent of the Asian clam infestation
o Contacted response teams at Lake George and Lake Tahoe to collect information on their
efforts to manage Asian clam infestations in those waterbodies
o Convened response/monitoring team comprised of volunteers and staff to conduct
preliminary dive surveys and discuss potential response strategies
Cost Estimates 2011:
Year Party FTEs ($) Capital Costs Other Total
2011
City 0.3 ($30,000) $30,000
County 0.1 ($10,000) $10,000
District/Other
Total 0.4 ($40,000) $40,000
Prevent degradation of lake water quality due to accidental or deliberate introduction of
biological and chemical agents through prevention and response programs
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Recommendations for 2012:
• Convene a Response Team and conduct a tabletop exercise in
response to a zebra/quagga mussel infestation using the Incident
Command System
• Include a Lake Whatcom section in Emergency Operations Plans
• Conduct a hazardous materials collection event in the watershed in
2012
Reference Documents: Lake Whatcom Aquatic Invasive Species Incident Report: Asian clams
http://www.cob.org/documents/pw/lw/lake-whatcom-incident-report-9-
30-2011.pdf
Feature Story: Asian Clam Update
http://www.lakewhatcom.whatcomcounty.org/feature-stories/asianclamupdate-10252011
Washington Toxics Coalition
www.watoxics.org
City of Bellingham Emergency Operations Plan
Annex 6 – Hazardous Materials
Whatcom County Emergency Management
http://www.whatcomcounty.us/dem/prepare/hazmaterial.jsp
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Program Area: 7. Forestry/Fish/Wildlife
Goal:
Program Area Description: This program area aims to protect the clean water functions provided by
forests and fish/wildlife habitat located in the Lake Whatcom watershed. The Lake Whatcom
watershed provides habitat for a wide variety of fish and wildlife species. Most of the land in the
watershed is in a forested condition and is managed by the State Department of Natural Resources,
timber management companies, or private landowners.
Performance Measures 2011:
• Amount harvested on DNR lands in Lake Whatcom watershed in 2011:
� Harvested “Mandarin Chicken” timber sale in September, 2011 - 1.9 million board feet
� Began harvesting of “Southside” timber sale – will be 3.88 million board feet total
• Amount harvested on private lands in Lake Whatcom watershed in 2011:
� 8,200 million board feet from approved Forest Practice Applications effective as of 2011
• Summary of DNR silviculture activities:
� Reforested 363 acres between January 2005 – April 2011
� Vegetation Management – Ground Herbicide Treatment: 41 acres in 2011
• Number of IJC meetings held:
� IJC met twice with DNR staff (as of 7/2011) and once with Bellingham Mayor, County
Executive and District Manager
Summary of Program Area Activities 2011:
• IJC completed their annual Report to the Board of Natural Resources in June 2011. This year was
the final year of the Lake Whatcom Landscape Pilot Project.
• IJC reviewed the “Puffball CH Timber Sale” and gave recommendations to DNR
• DNR made 2 timber sales in the watershed including the “Mandarin Chicken” timber sale, which
was completed in 2011, and the “Southside” timber sale, which will be completed in 2012
Cost Estimates 2011:
Planned Activities for 2012:
• IJC will report on 2012 activities at Joint Policy Meeting
• DNR plans to auction the “Puffball CH Timber Sale”, consisting of 3.3 million board feet, in April
2012
• DNR will continue to harvest the “Southside” site and plans to begin reforestation activities at
“Mandarin Chicken” site in 2012
Year Party FTEs ($) Capital Costs Other Total
2011
City 0.01 ($1,000) $1,000
County 0.01 ($1,000) $1,000
District/Other
Total 0.02 ($2,000) $2,000
Develop and maintain a comprehensive watershed forest management plan that
minimizes impacts to water quality, and promotes actions and programs that protect and
enhance fish and wildlife habitat.
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Reference Documents: City of Bellingham Critical Areas Ordinance
http://www.cob.org/documents/planning/comprehensive
final-cao.pdf
City of Bellingham Shoreline Master Program (BMC Title 22)
http://www.cob.org/documents/planning/shoreline
Whatcom County Critical Areas Ordinance (WCC 16.16)
http://www.whatcomcounty.us/pds/naturalresources/criticalareas/index.jsp
Whatcom County Shoreline Management Program (WCC Title 23)
http://www.whatcomcounty.us/pds/naturalresources/shorelines/regulations/codeandmaps/pdf/SMP_CountyApproved
_EcologyApproved_090323_clean_000.pdf
Interjurisdictional Committee (IJC) Reports
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/lm_lkwa_pilot_11report.pdf
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(BMC 16.55)
http://www.cob.org/documents/planning/comprehensive-plan-code-amendments/critical-area
City of Bellingham Shoreline Master Program (BMC Title 22)
http://www.cob.org/documents/planning/shoreline-master-program/november-final-draft-cc.pdf
Whatcom County Critical Areas Ordinance (WCC 16.16)
s/pds/naturalresources/criticalareas/index.jsp
Whatcom County Shoreline Management Program (WCC Title 23)
http://www.whatcomcounty.us/pds/naturalresources/shorelines/regulations/codeandmaps/pdf/SMP_CountyApproved
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/lm_lkwa_pilot_11report.pdf
area-ordinance/2005-12-06-
cc.pdf
http://www.whatcomcounty.us/pds/naturalresources/shorelines/regulations/codeandmaps/pdf/SMP_CountyApproved
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Program Area: 8. Transportation
Goal:
Program Area Description: This program area aims to limit transportation-related impacts to
water quality by encouraging watershed residents to use alternative transport and to limit the
number of vehicle mile trips being made in the watershed. Motorized vehicles are a source of a
variety of pollutants found in stormwater runoff. Pollutants such as oil, antifreeze, rubber, heavy
metals, transmission and brake fluid can be deposited and accumulate on roadway surfaces through
normal vehicle use. These pollutants can be carried during rain events to storm drains and ditches
and eventually end up in our streams and lakes.
Performance Measures 2011:
• Changes in public transportation use in the watershed: unknown
� Vehicle mile trip reduction
� Bus ridership in watershed
• Number of new bus stops in watershed: 0
• Number of new high visibility covered bus stations in Sudden Valley/Geneva: 0
Summary of Program Area Activities 2011:
• No actions taken to reduce water quality impacts resulting from vehicles in 2011
• No improvements made for non-motorized transportation in watershed in 2011
• No updates made to the ICT/Joint Policy Group in 2011
• Cost-Benefit Analysis of activities in the watershed to reduce phosphorus loading to the lake
included activities to reduce water quality impacts resulting from vehicles
Cost Estimates 2011:
Recommendations for 2012:
• Re-visit Transportation Program Area work plan tasks and goals in 2012
Reference Documents: City of Bellingham Comprehensive Plan Ch. 3 Transportation Element
TG 38 and TG 39
Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Ch. 6 Transportation Element
Smart Trips – Whatcom County
http://www.whatcomsmarttrips.org/
Year Party FTEs ($) Capital Costs Other Total
2011
City 0 ($0) $0
County 0 ($0) $0
District/Other
Total 0 ($0) $0
Design and develop transportation systems that include alternatives to automobiles,
locate “through” routes away from the lakeshore, ensure treatment of runoff before
entering the lake and otherwise protects water quality.
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Program Area: 9. Recreation
Goal:
Program Area Description: This program area aims to promote recreational opportunities that
minimize impacts to water quality while reducing the impacts of existing recreational activities. The
Lake Whatcom watershed is a popular recreational site for local residents and visitors. Recreational
opportunities in the watershed include boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, and horseback
riding. Some of these activities have the potential to adversely impact the watershed and water
quality through the release of pollutants, the destruction of wildlife habitat, and the spread of
invasive species.
Performance Measures 2011:
• Number of recreational users contacted:
o 26 recreational boaters through boater surveys conducted at Bloedel Donovan boat launch
on 4/30/2011 and 7/30/2011
o 7 boaters through a boat check demonstration conducted by WDFW officers at Bloedel
Donovan on 9/17/2011
o 25 people through Asian clam shoreline surveys conducted at Lake Whatcom
o 1,003 people via the Noxious Weed Booth at the Northwest Washington Fair – August,
2011
• Number of people contacted who work in the watershed:
o Presented to Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) on importance of
cleaning field gear, such as waders, between uses to prevent the spread of aquatic
invasive species between sites
o Presented to Whatcom County Planning and Development Services (PDS) Inspectors to
increase awareness of aquatic invasive species when conducting inspections at waterfront
properties
Summary of Program Area Activities 2011:
• Released the Aquatic Invasive Species Action Plan for Lake Whatcom Reservoir in September,
2011. Plan is available on the City, County, and Lake Whatcom Management Program websites
• Presented preliminary recommendations for an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program to
the City and County Councils and the District Commissioners. Staff will present a detailed report
on the proposed Prevention Program and budget in early 2012
• Continued to monitor spread of aquatic invasive species as well as any new prevention and
management efforts
• Continued to communicate with local, state, and regional aquatic invasive species personnel to
share information and gather resources to aid in the prevention and management of aquatic
invasive species in Lake Whatcom
o Attended the PNWER Invasive Species Conference, Portland, OR on 7/20/2011
o Attended the Water Research Foundation Workshop on Disruptive Aquatic Species,
Seattle, WA on 11/4/2011
o Presented at the 100th Meridian Initiative - Columbia River Basin Team meeting,
Vancouver, WA on 11/9/2011
o Presented to the Washington Invasive Species Council, Olympia, WA on 12/1/2011
Promote recreational opportunities that do not degrade water quality, and improve on
ways to reduce impacts of existing activities.
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Cost Estimates 2011:
Recommendations for 2012:
• Present detailed proposal on Prevention Program for Lake Whatcom in early 2012
• Schedule meetings with Lake Whatcom Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Team to coordinate education/outreach
efforts in the watershed
• Organize meetings with lake user groups in early 2012
• Begin implementing Phase I of Watercraft Inspection Program in May, 2012
Reference Documents: Aquatic Invasive Species Action Plan for Lake Whatcom Reservoir
http://www.lakewhatcom.whatcomcounty.org/resources
Washington Invasive Species Council
http://www.invasivespecies.wa.gov
Washington Invasive Species Education
http://www.wise.wa.gov/index.aspx
100th Meridian Initiative
http://www.100thmeridian.org
Boatnotes Handbook
http://www.cob.org/documents/pw/environment/Boatnotes-Handbook_2006_6.pdf
Year Party FTEs ($) Capital Costs Other Total
2011
City 0.3 ($30,000) $30,000
County 0.1 ($10,000) $10,000
District/Other
Total 0.4 ($40,000) $40,000
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Program Area: 10. Utilities & Waste Management
Goal:
Program Area Description: This program area aims to promote water efficiency amongst all user
groups (residential, industrial, and commercial) and to minimize water quality impacts associated
with on-site waste system and sewage overflows. Reducing water withdrawal demands on Lake
Whatcom reduces water treatment costs. On-site septic systems must be properly maintained in
order to effectively treat sewage without leaching into surrounding soils. Reducing the number of
overflows in sewage systems will prevent additional nutrient loading into Lake Whatcom.
Performance Measures 2011:
• Estimate of gallons of water conserved in City: 24 million gallons in 2010 (Report: June, 2011)
• Number of water meters installed through City’s Volunteer Water Metering Program: 306
• Estimate of water use reduction in the District service area: 5.85 million gallons in 2011
• Number of overflows: 1 on March 28, 2011 (District)
• Number of capital projects completed:
� Repaired numerous sewer manholes and main spot repairs (District)
� Sewer emergency response equipment repairs including: installation of an onsite
stationary generator at Agate Bay sewer pump station, installing portable generator
receptacles at the Edgewood and Rock Ridge sewer pump stations, upgrading the
impellers at the Country Club sewer pump station, and restoring the Old Flat Car sewer
pump station (District)
� Rebuilt Cable, Ranch House, and Afternoon Beach Sewer Pump Stations (District)
• Number of new connections made within 200 feet of sewer line: 11 new connections (District)
Summary of Program Area Activities 2011:
• An estimated 24 million gallons of water was saved in 2010 as a result of the City’s Water
Conservation Program
• 2010 estimated water savings were achieved through the City’s adopted water conservation
program measures: public outreach (rain barrel program, leak detection, water conservation kit
distribution), single-family water audit/rebate pilot project, multi-unit residential water
audit/rebate pilot project, irrigation water customer class water audit/rebate pilot project, and
the City’s Community Energy Challenge and Water Conservation Program partnership rebate pilot
• City completed Sustainable Water Management project: rainwater harvesting permit guide,
homeowner rainwater harvesting guide for landscape irrigation, rainwater harvesting advanced
methods and materials
• City continued to contract with County Health Department to enforce septic system operation
and maintenance regulations, update database of septic systems, respond to failing septic
systems, and conduct homeowner education. City has reports summarizing results of on-site
septic system surveys, water quality monitoring and follow-up actions taken
• The District’s water conservation efforts are based upon voluntary compliance through its
ratepayers. This is done through a public notification effort recommending odd/even address
watering during the summer months. The District utilizes a combination of notices through its
website, billings, and outdoor signage used during the summer months
Promote conservation of water resources and provision of city sewer to areas with on-
site treatment.
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Cost Estimates 2011:
Recommendations for 2012:
• City currently has 9,300 metered accounts and is on schedule to meet the metering mandate by 2017
• Significant water savings that have been achieved in recent years as a result of leak detection have prompted city
staff to increase leak detection funding in 2012 and beyond
• The District has a more limited capital program in the new year after rebuilding a number of its major sewer pump
stations over the last three years. Efforts will be focused toward re-tooling our capital improvement program for the
future as well as continued capacity, management, operation, and maintenance efforts related to finding leaks
within the water distribution system and in resolving inflow and infiltration issues within the sewer collections
system. The District has also budgeted resources for use with the City in funding a staff person to coordinate
environmental protection activities at Lake Whatcom
Reference Documents: Washington State 2003 Municipal Water Supply-Efficiency Requirements Act
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/dw/Programs/wue.htm
City of Bellingham’s Water Use Efficiency Program
http://www.cob.org/documents/pw/utilities/2008-water-use-efficiency-program.pdf
On-Site Sewage System Rules and Regulations
Whatcom County Health Department
Chapter 24.05 WCC
http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/health/pdf/oss_regulations.pdf
City of Bellingham Municipal Code Amendments
Ordinance 2007-04-031
16.80.080 - Development Standards For Residential Single Development
Year Party FTEs ($) Capital Costs Other Total
2011
City 0.3 ($30,000) $97,520 $127,520
County 0.1 ($10,000) $10,000
District/Other undetermined $913, 700 $913,700
Total 0.4 ($40,000) $913,700 $97,520 $1.05 million
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Cable Street Pump Station
Ranch House Pump Station
Lake Whatcom Sewer Pump Stations Improvements Project
Completed Spring 2011
$1,365,000
Afternoon Beach Pump Station
Afternoon Beach Sewer Pump Stations Improvements Projects
Completed Fall 2011
$449,000
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Program Area: 11. Administration
Goal:
Program Area Description: This program area includes tasks necessary to administer and
coordinate meetings, contracts, projects and reporting to facilitate the implementation of the Lake
Whatcom Management Plan.
Performance Measures 2011:
• Number of meetings held:
� 10 ICT meetings
� 10 Lake Whatcom Joint Policy Group meetings
� 1 Joint Council and Commission meeting – March 30, 2011
� Also see Program Areas 4 and 5
• Number of contracts overseen:
� Lake Whatcom Monitoring Contract (IWS)
� Brown and Caldwell Tributary Monitoring
� Whatcom County Health Department
Summary of Program Area Activities 2011:
• The ICT met on a regular basis to identify task implementation issues, discuss program updates,
and prepare topics for meetings of the Lake Whatcom Joint Policy Group
• Lake Whatcom Joint Policy Group meetings were held monthly in 2011. Topics included: sewer
management and water utility services in the watershed, cost-benefit analysis of activities to
reduce phosphorus loading to the lake, Lake Whatcom aquatic invasive species prevention
program, Asian clam status and initial response, and land acquisition and the reconveyance
• The City and County Councils and the LWWSD Commission met together to discuss program
accomplishments from 2010 and program goals for 2011 at a joint meeting on March 30, 2011
• Reports that were valuable to management efforts in 2011 included:
o Lake Whatcom 2009/2010 Annual Water Quality Monitoring Report
o Cost-Benefit Analysis of activities to reduce phosphorus loading to the lake
o Aquatic Invasive Species Action Plan for Lake Whatcom
o Brown and Caldwell - Lake Whatcom Tributary Monitoring Phase 2 Report
Cost Estimates 2011:
Recommendations for 2012: Continue to support the successful implementation of the Lake
Whatcom Management Plan.
Reference Documents: 1992 Lake Whatcom Joint Resolution
http://lakewhatcom.org/cc10resolution1992.htm
Year Party FTEs ($) Capital Costs Other Total
2011
City 0.5 ($50,000) $50,000
County 0.2 ($20,000) $20,000
District/Other 0.1 ($10,000) $10,000
Total 0.8 ($80,000) $80,000
Administer and coordinate Management Plan implementation.
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Program Area: 12. Enforcement
Goal:
Program Area Description: This program area aims to support enforcement of land use,
development and other associated regulations to protect the water quality of Lake Whatcom. An
enforcement team was convened by the Interjurisdictional Coordinating Team (ICT) in 2008 to
improve enforcement actions in the watershed.
Performance Measures 2011:
• Number of enforcement activities in Lake Whatcom watershed in 2011:
� City: (Conducted daily during construction season and twice weekly during seasonal closure)
� Conducted a total of 5,676 site inspections on 82 permitted sites
� Conducted a total of 24 site inspections on unpermitted sites
� Issued 6 correction notices on unpermitted sites
� Issued 11 correction notices on permitted sites
� Issued 4 stop work orders for unpermitted sites and turned 1 over to Legal Dept.
� County:
� Conducted 3,838 site inspections on 91 permitted sites (2,897 total daily inspections
during construction season and 941 total twice a week during seasonal closure)
� Conducted 7 inspections on unpermitted sites
� Issued 29 correction notices on permitted sites
� Issued 7 notices of violation/stop work orders on unpermitted sites
Summary of Program Area Activities 2011:
• The City of Bellingham continues to prioritize inspections and enforcement in the Lake Whatcom
watershed. Daily inspections of the watershed are conducted between June and October when
construction is authorized. Twice weekly inspections are conducted during the closed period to
assure compliance with seasonal requirements
• Sudden Valley implemented six major enforcement-related revisions adopted in 2010 as well as
enforced the many other provisions contained in the Architectural Control Committee Guidelines
Cost Estimates 2011:
Recommendations for 2012:
• Reconvene enforcement team to discuss making reporting of enforcement activities in the
watershed more consistent across jurisdictions
• Reconvene enforcement team to discuss role of enforcement in aquatic invasive species
prevention efforts in the Lake Whatcom watershed
Year Party FTEs ($) Capital Costs Other Total
2011
City 0.5 ($50,000) $50,000
County 0.1 ($10,000) $10,000
District/Other 0.2 (SVCA) ($20,000) $20,000
Total 0.8 ($80,000) $80,000
Improve City and County enforcement of regulations aimed at protecting lake water
quality.
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Reference Documents:
BMC 15.42 subsections 070-110
Whatcom County Comprehensive Stormwater Plan
Lake Whatcom Management Program Contacts:
Whatcom County Public Works
Jon Hutchings, 715-7450, jhutchin@co.whatcom.wa.us
City of Bellingham Environmental Resources Division
Clare Fogelsong, 778-7900, cfogelsong@cob.org
Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District
Patrick Sorensen, 734-9224, patrick.sorensen@lwwsd.org
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