Dear Watershed Watcher,

 Happy Summer! Can you believe that July 4th is only one week away?

Although this day is filled with excitement, celebration and fireworks, the Birch Bay community is left with the not-so-fun aftermath: TRASH…and lots of it! In fact, in years past as much as 4.28 tons of trash were left on the Birch Bay beaches…that’s 8,560 pounds! Firework enthusiasts and their spectators line the beaches, partaking in the local fourth of July festivities; however, not everybody understands the impact that the garbage and firework remnants have on our local aquatic habitat. That’s where YOU come in!

 On July 5th from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm, BBWARM and the Whatcom Conservation District will be joining the Birch Bay Chamber and Whatcom County Health Department, among others, to clean up our beaches and bay.

Please join us on the beach in front of the Birch Bay Visitor Information Center (a.k.a. Chamber of Commerce) for coffee and brownies before we get our hands dirty. Garbage bags and waste disposal will be made available. We only need your people-power. Tell your friends, family and neighbors! We will also have information on our new Watershed Watchers Adopt-a-Block program and how you can a yard sign, highlighting your Birch Bay stewardship.

 We hope to see you there!

For more information, please contact Holly Faulstich – hfaulsti@co.whatcom.wa.us  or Doralee Booth – doraleeb@comcast.net