Water Resources Advisory Board
Regular MeetingBellingham, WA · July 28, 2026
Agenda
Water Resources Advisory Board Agenda
July 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Pacific Street Operations & Zoom
Participation Options: Water Resources Advisory Board meetings have returned to in-person but can also be attended virtually
online or by phone by using the meeting information below.
Virtual Meeting Link: https://cob.org/watershedadvisory
By Phone: • (253) 215-8782 • (669) 900-6833 • (301) 715-8592 • (929) 205-6099
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Water Resources Advisory Board Members
Bret Beaupain, Carl Benson, Rick Eggerth, Kristin Haider, Francesca Harbeson, Fiona McNair, Kirsten McDade, John Peppel, Alicia
Toney
Call To Order
Approval of Minutes
. Consider approval of 6/28/2026 meeting minutes
Public Comment
2 minutes per person / Max. 15 minutes
Agenda Items
. Resolution to approve an ordinance amending municipal code 12.12.280 regarding aquatic
invasive species to include private boat launch permit and requirements for short-term
rentals, prohibiting the launching of certain watercraft from a public right of way, and
other enhanced protections.
. Introduction to the Lake Whatcom climate vulnerability assessment
. Information related to PBOOM (Phospherous and Bacteria optimization operations and
maintenance) at Lake Whatcom
Staff Report
New (Section Text)
Chair Report
Announcements
Adjournment
Next Scheduled Water Resources Advisory Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Accessibility: The City of Bellingham complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hearing assistance is available, and a receiver
may be checked out from Pacific Street Operations prior to the meeting. For additional accommodations, contact Jennifer Hamilton,
360-778-7776(voice), 711 (WA State Relay), or jbhamilton@cob.org at least 3 business days prior to the meeting.
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