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Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition

Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition

海上运输

Bellingham，Washington 116 位关注者

Promoting the Vitality and Economic Benefits of Whatcom's Working Waterfront

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From developers wishing to locate residential and retail shops along our water’s edge, to tough environmental issues, our waterfronts experience extreme ongoing pressures. With shipyards giving way to condominiums, ship chandleries replaced by upscale boutiques, Whatcom County faced the impending realities of working waterfronts displaced by non-water-dependent development. In 2014, a group of citizens met to advocate appropriately and effectively for the preservation and enhancement of our important waterfront sector. The Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County was formed and its all-volunteer leadership and members have worked hard to establish their credibility. Now, with a solid organizational structure ensuring wide representation, we are over 135 members-strong representing businesses and individuals keenly interested in preserving the health of our working waterfronts. Board and Members meet regularly and work collaboratively with the Port of Bellingham, our local governments, and the broader community advocating for appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of a thriving working waterfront for all. Our Mission The Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County promotes the vitality and economic benefits of our working waterfronts for the people of Whatcom County. Our Goals: Communicate with one voice to improve understanding between maritime businesses and public entities. Educate the community about the value of economic contributions, diversity, and heritage of Whatcom County’s working waterfronts. Share ideas to mutually preserve, promote, and enhance maritime businesses. Claim for maritime businesses a place at the table in the waterfront planning and development process. Promote a healthy shoreline through appropriate infrastructure and sustainable practices.

网站
https://www.whatcomworkingwaterfront.org
所属行业
海上运输
规模
2-10 人
总部
Bellingham，Washington
类型
非营利机构
创立
2014
领域
Maritime、Shipping、Fishing、Advocacy、Waterfront、Development、Marine Trades和Health Trust

地点

  • 主要

    2620 N Harbor Loop Dr

    Ste 26

    US，Washington，Bellingham，98225

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  • Are you interested in a maritime career or waterfront job? Want to know more about the opportunities available? On March 26th, from 12-1:30pm virtually, join this webinar with WorkSource WA and partners to find out how you might start your journey in the maritime trades! Registration required, register below: https://lnkd.in/gdVa_Qf5

  • Want to learn a little about the waterfront history here in Bellingham? Check out this exhibit at Whatcom Museum! Want to go even further back into history? Check out the "Interactive Working Waterfront Map", courtesy WCC history professor Anna Booker, via our website: https://lnkd.in/g8p2MKnk - (scroll to bottom of page)

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    Have you ever wondered what the Downtown Waterfront looked like before the Portal Container Village or Georgia-Pacific’s Pulp and Tissue Mill? The Whatcom Museum’s 2-Ply exhibition provides a photo timeline of Bellingham’s waterfront history, captured by various local photographers over the years. A pulp and tissue mill operated at the site from 1926 through 2007, serving as a vital economic driver and community cornerstone. When Georgia-Pacific decided to leave, the Port of Bellingham purchased the property to rehabilitate the site, restore its environmental health, and reimagine it as a space for public access and community use. Today, the Downtown Waterfront pays homage to the former industry and is a symbol of renewal, with opportunities for recreation, connection, and economic growth. Visit Old City Hall to explore, 2-Ply at the Whatcom Museum! Running until May 25th. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gy5B9itT

  • Blue Drinks is open! Come on out to connect, learn and share about your waterfronts!

    Join us this evening for Blue Drinks Q2 public networking meet up! Happening at 435 W. Holly St, George Dyson's old shop here in Bellingham, we're featuring Northwest Maritime with a small presentation on the Blue Schools initiative. Come out to connect, learn, and share about your waterfronts! Thank you to Fountain Brewing and Aslan for sponsoring our beverages this evening!

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  • We're excited to host our next Q2 Blue Drinks this Wednesday, March 5th, at 5:30pm! Come out next week to George Dyson's Baidarka shop (the old Dick's Tavern, back for one night only!) at 435 W. Holly, in Bellingham for our quarterly public networking meet up. Hear from Northwest Maritime about Blue Schools, connect, learn and share about your waterfronts. Event Link: https://lnkd.in/gG3R6atG

  • Our annual Tide to Table fundraiser is coming up! Mark your calendars for April 26th, at the Bellwether Ballroom in Bellingham. Don your biggest hats and garden-party attire for this Kentucky-derby-themed seafood dinner and auction fundraiser. Early-bird pricing out now, so get your tickets soon! Ticket sales open until April 18th, and proceeds go to help support our mission of promoting the economic diversity and vitality of our working waterfronts. We hope to see you there!

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  • Join us for our Q2-2025 Blue Drinks Networking Meet Up! This free, public event is a great way to connect, share, and learn about our waterfronts, for anyone interested in them. Happening March 5th, at 5:30pm, at 435 W. Holly St in Bellingham, at Dyson Baidarka Shop, this quarter's meeting will feature a short presentation by Northwest Maritime on the Blue Schools initiative. We hope to see you there!

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  • **Annual Member Meeting & Appreciation Night next week** Feb. 12th, starting at 5:30pm. Meeting ends at 7:00pm, followed by a social hour from 7:00-8:00pm. Join your Coalition for an evening of celebrating you, our members, and hear what the Coalition's been up to this past year. Hear from the Coalition Board, help elect new board members, help plan how we engage this year, and see highlights from other members on what they've been up too. Also, hear from the Port Commissioners on the discussion around expanding our Port commission with a quick Q&A session to make sure your questions are answered and any concerns heard! All members and prospective members encouraged to attend, and select invitees. Food and Drink provided - we'll see you all there! https://lnkd.in/gMKqRitt

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