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!

By Dan Tucker 13 Mar, 2024
Coalition members featured: Northwest Navigation wins finalist status in Whatcom Business Alliance awards, Alaska Sea Adventures hosts open house for M/V Northern Song, NW Apprenticeship Program is on the move, new physical bulletin board in Squalicum Harbor, Tide to Table upcoming, Pete Granger requests letters to congress regarding ongoing fishing market crisis, statement from Coalition on Notice of Default by Port to shipping terminal tenant, Working Waterfront Bulletin Board at Gate 5
By Dan Tucker 13 Mar, 2024
A statement on the the Coalition's position regarding the Notice of Default sent to Port of Bellingham Tenants in February 2024.
By Dan Tucker 28 Feb, 2024
Working Waterfront Act by Senator Murkowski Introduced, Seafood Producer's Coop Celebrates 80 years, Tide to Table '24 Tickets on Sale, Crew School teaches Purse Seining, Marine Trades Job Fair with Port of Bellingham, Wild Seafood Connection, Electric Ferries Still on Docket, KMRE 88.3 and Love Your Waterfront Radio Show receive grant award from Maritime Washington National Heritage Area.
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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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