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 8, 2024

By Dan Tucker • 08 May, 2024
Bellingham Seafeast opens Kids Design Teeshirt contest, Northline Seafoods close to lauching Hannah, Marine Trades Career and Exploration Fair happens tomorrow, CBC Completes Wheelhouse building, Blue Drinks Q2 is coming up, US Overfishing List at all time low, NW Explorations' flotilla set to sail north, Coalition staff participate in Maritime Workforce Forum

Waterfront Wednesday April 24 2024

By Dan Tucker • 24 Apr, 2024
Tide to Table a huge success, alaskan salmon still struggle, CYC to host annual dance benefitting CBC, opening day and blessing of the fleet for Whatcom fishermen approaches.

Waterfront Wednesday April 10 2024

By Dan Tucker • 10 Apr, 2024
WA Sea Grant hosts safety at sea courses, Tide to Table coming up with kayak tour and hotel leo stay, Silfab Solar leaving Bellingham Waterfront, Port Commissioner Shephard gives update on Shipping Terminal lease termination, Washington Maritime National Heritage Area convenes first in-person conference.
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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

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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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