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 Jan 15, 2025

By Dan Tucker • January 15, 2025
This week, Fishery Friendly Climate Action releases their research and report on conditions to transition the fishing fleets to a low carbon future, Marine Refrigeration courses come to Bellingham, the National Working Waterfront Network offers an internship opportunity, Urban Ocean Lab releases a study guide to preserving working waterfronts, Corvus Energy wins a bid to electrify another ferry system, and the FISHES Act is signed into law.

Waterfront Wednesday Jan 1, 2025

By Dan Tucker • January 1, 2025
This week, Wild Seafood Connection returns, Marine Trades impact study is released, WA Sea Grant offers skills & drills trainings, public comment sought on new hydrogen production facility, new technology pioneered by Finland company Hycamite could allow ships to produce their own fuel underway, and several upcoming 2025 dates to save are highlighted.

Waterfront Wednesday Dec 18, 2024

By Dan Tucker • December 18, 2024
The Port of Bellingham Releases their Economic Impact Study, Maritime WA has cool merchandise for sale, and the Coalition closes out our 2024, with a look ahead.
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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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