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Director:
J.E. “Sam” Ryan, CBO

5280 Northwest Drive
Bellingham, Washington 98226
Telephone: (360) 676-6907
E-mail: pds@co.whatcom.wa.us

 
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Shoreline functions provide a wide variety of physical and biological functions and perform processes related to fish and wildlife habitat, biological diversity, recreation, flood control, economic resources, aesthetic enjoyment, and so on. Each function is a product of the environmental structure and processes at work within the overall landscape.

Click on one of the shoreline features on the left to read more about the functions they provide.

Nooksack River Delta
Nooksack River Delta