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 July 1, 2026

By Dan Tucker • July 1, 2026
Commissioner Election information available on WWC's website, Mayor Kim Lund issues Executive Order "Bellingham is Open for Business", Bellingham SeaFeast calls for marine trades businesses, Dragonfly Outfitters celebrates July 4th with the community, hybrid-electric fishing vessel charts new course, rising fuel costs

Waterfront Wednesday June 3, 2026

By Dan Tucker • June 3, 2026
Sea Change article from Cascadia Daily, Alaska cruises use new fuel, prominent waterfront faces pressure, Community Boating Center invites you to the Solstice Splash, public comment open for GP West clean up site, Blue Drinks Q2 hosts tour of shipping terminal, Crew Share app launches, On the Waterfront edition out.

Waterfront Wednesday May 6, 2026

By Dan Tucker • May 6, 2026
This week, the Northwest Apprenticeship Program graduates first class, Small Shipyard grants open, Tide to Table a huge success, Maritime Workforce registrations open, Seafood moves up in national dialogue, Dragonfly Kayak Tours opens new location, Port commission offers new director position to candidate, free worksho
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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:

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Portraits of people from around the globe

AltaGas / ALA Energy

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