About Us
The Whatcom Watershed Information Network (WWIN) is a network of representatives from government agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and citizens who are involved and interested in marine and fresh water ecosystems and natural resources education and outreach.
Our Mission
The primary mission of the network is to support and improve watershed education, stewardship, information exchange, and public involvement efforts in Whatcom County.
Our Goals
• To serve the community by providing technically sound unbiased information about marine and freshwater ecosystems, watersheds, and natural resource issues, and provide opportunities for people to support responsible stewardship
• To share information and expertise about education and outreach programs
• To facilitate and collaborate in providing community education and outreach
• To enhance opportunities for partnerships in seeking funding for projects and activities
• To reduce duplication, enhance efficiency by supporting specialization and utilizing diverse skills
• To serve as a link between local education/outreach efforts and larger regional efforts such as the Puget Sound Partnership ECO Network
• To identify education/outreach needs in Whatcom County
• To serve as a resource for the evaluation of programs
Operating Guidance
In order to function as smoothly as possible, WINN members will operate by this set of guidelines. NOTE: Guidance is being updated and will be post shortly.
Participation
General Membership
Currently, there are over 80 general members of WINN, including business and community members, governments, tribes, and non-profit organizations.
WWIN Steering Committee
Sue Blake - sgblake@wsu.edu
Water Resource Educator
WSU Whatcom County ExtensionAlan Chapman - AlanC@lummi-nsn.gov
Lummi NationAnnitra Ferderer - aferderer@n-sea.org
Nooksack Salmon Enhancement AssociationHeather Higgins - hhiggins@cob.org
Education and Communications Coordinator
City of Bellingham Public WorksNicole Hopper - nocoleh@taylorshellfish.com
Taylor Shellfish FarmsElizabeth Kilanowski - kilaruba@copper.net
Scientist & Volunteer Community MemberEmily Johnson - eejohnson@cob.org
City of BellinghamEmily Resch - emily@bbwsd.com
Water Conservation Specialist
Birch Bay Water and Sewer DistrictBecky Peterson
Volunteer Community MemberRebecca Schlotterback - rebeccas@pudwhatcom.org
Public Utility District #1 of Whatcom CountyLindsay Taylor - lindsayt@re-sources.org
RE Sources for Sustainable CommunitiesRachel Vasak - rvasak@n-sea.org
Executive Director
Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA)
Sub-Committees
Water Weeks Sub-Committee
Sue Blake - sgblake@wsu.edu
WSU Whatcom County ExtensionNicole Hopper - nocoleh@taylorshellfish.com
Taylor Shellfish FarmsEleanor Hines - eleanorehines@gmail.com
Surfrider FoundationEmily Resch - emily@bbwsd.com
Birch Bay Water and Sewer DistrictMelissa Roberts - mroberts@co.whatcom.wa.us
Whatcom County Marine Resource CommitteeBecky Peterson
WIRA 1 Watershed/Salmon Recovery ProgramRebecca Schlotterback - rebeccas@pudwhatcom.org
Public Utility District #1 of Whatcom CountyLindsay Taylor - lindsayt@re-sources.org
RE Sources for Sustainable CommunitiesBert Webber - bertandsue@earthlink.net
Citizen
Speaker Series Sub-Committee
This sub-committee, also has a sub-committee, focusing on climate change speaking events.Sue Blake* - sgblake@wsu.edu
WSU Whatcom County ExtensionSarah Bolivar* - smbolivar@cob.org
City of BellinghamElizabeth Kilanowski* - kilaruba@copper.net
Scientist & Volunteer Community MemberMelissa Roberts - mroberts@co.whatcom.wa.us
Whatcom County Marine Resource CommitteeDoug Stark - starkdna@gmail.com
Whatcom County Marine Resource Committee
Climate Change Sub-Sub-Committee
Chris Benedict - chrisbenedict@wsu.edu
WSU Whatcom County ExtensionGinny Broadhurst - broadhurst@nwstraits.org
Northwest Straits CommissionKen Carrasco - bluemountainfarm@yahoo.com
Marine Resource Committee & Carbon MastersTina Casas - acasas@co.whatcom.wa.us
Marine Resource CommitteeClare Fogelsong - cfogelsong@cob.org
City of BellinghamNicole Hopper - nocoleh@taylorshellfish.com
Taylor Shellfish FarmsJoyce Jimerson - carbon.masters@wsu.edu
WSU Whatcom County ExtensionLindsay Taylor - lindsayt@re-sources.org
RE Sources for Sustainable Communities
(CC List)Jude Apple - jude.apple@wwu.edu
Western Washington University, Shannon PointEleanor Hines - eleanorehines@gmail.com
Surfrider Foundation
Website Update Sub-Committee
Sue Blake - sgblake@wsu.edu
WSU Whatcom County ExtensionBecky Peterson
Volunteer Community MemberWendy Scherrer - bluegreen.northwest@gmail.com
Blue Green NorthwestLindsay Taylor - lindsayt@re-sources.org
RE Sources for Sustainable Communities
Training Sub-Committee
Sue Blake - sgblake@wsu.edu
WSU Whatcom County ExtensionElizabeth Kilanowski - kilaruba@copper.net
Scientist & Volunteer Community Member