Promoting the Vitality & Economic Benefits of

Whatcom’s working waterfronts

A coalition for all

Our mission is a waterfront that works for everyone.

We are a coalition of members from your community who live and work on these waters and shores. We build boats, supply goods and services, and help create opportunities for recreation to our neighbors and our community.

Our waterfronts are vital to the resiliency of our economy, providing our region with stable, living wage jobs, support for our families, and an affordable quality of life. We revere and protect the source of our livelihood – the Salish Sea and coastal North America.  Become a member today, and help us preserve the economic balance of our waterfront that keeps Whatcom County thriving!

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News and Updates

Stay up to date with our Waterfront Wednesdays and On The Waterfront newsletters. Check out the recent editions below!

Waterfront Wednesday May 21, 2025

By Dan Tucker • May 21, 2025
This week, several sign on letters have made rounds to save funding for critical agencies and maritime organizations, NW Explorations celebrates 20 years of the Mother Goose Flotilla, Salmon Run forecasts for 2025 are out, Alaska fishermen write op-ed on NOAA services, the Port officially terminates the Master Development Agreement with the controversial developer, Harcourt, the next Blue Drinks is coming up, and our On the Waterfront print newsletter is hot off the press.

Waterfront Wednesday May 7, 2025

By Dan Tucker • May 7, 2025
This week, MTCA funding is threatened at the state level, America's Boating Club of Bellingham hosts a Day of Learning, Tide to Table '25 gives a strong finish, Ocean Conservancy seeks support to maintain NOAA funding at the federal level, and MarineLink publishes a marine alternative fuels overview.

Waterfront Wednesday April 23, 2025

By Dan Tucker • April 23, 2025
This week, AMSEA is under threat for termination, MERIS project is in planning, two bills cause concern in the WA legislature, the Whatcom Maritime Heritage Museum gets new hours, this week celebrates marine service professionals, and the Tide to Table auction opens!
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Love Your Waterfront on the Radio!

The Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition has teamed up with Bellingham Seafeast and Community-Powered KMRE 88.3 Community Radio to bring you Love Your Waterfront, a monthly broadcast of the news, events, and stories that surround your waterfront.


You can tune in, and listen to past episodes by clicking "Love Your Waterfront" below!

Love Your Waterfront - Link to Page

Upcoming Events

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These are just a few of our members who help keep our waterfronts working for all!

Member Directory

members make our waterfront

We have a diverse and strong waterfront in Bellingham. Along our shores, we have everything from boat building to whale-watching, welding to kayak tours, and maritime heritage sites to seafood festivals. 


Our membership drives our waterfronts and our mission.  Become a member today and join your community in creating a balanced waterfront that works for all.

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Thank You to our year-round sponsors:

Vigilant

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Premera

Portraits of people from around the globe

AltaGas / ALA Energy

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