Coming Wednesday, August 27th....

   What's the Matter with Lake Whatcom?  

 The Washington Dept. of Ecology has directed the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County to take drastic action to preserve the health of our water supply. A report by the Bellingham branch of Ecology says our community must reduce the impact of land development around Lake Whatcom by more than 70 percent. So far as public water supplies are concerned, a directive of this severity seems to be without precedent in our state.

        Mayor Dan Pike and County Executive Pete Kremen will discuss their options and answer questions posed by Sam Taylor of the Bellingham Herald and other news reporters, at the August 27th City Club Luncheon.   The third member of the panel will be the author of the controversial report, Steve Hood of the Dept. of Ecology.

    The program is open to the public.  No reservations required.

    When:  Noon, Wednesday, August 27, 2008

    Where: Northwood Hall, 3240 Northwest Ave., Bellingham
    Cost: Members $11; non-members $16 (note new prices)