53.8, 38.8, Four primary factors influence the citys lake level management strategy. We are so lucky to live in an area where we can walk out and enjoy the lake from our dock. 6.6], Fly into the Seattle Tacoma International airport and get to and around the City by train, bus or van shuttles as well as taxis and rental cars. Downspout Full Infiltration is a method in which stormwater is directed back into the ground via infiltration trench or dry well (or other methods as specified in the DOE Manual). 15.3, _________________________________________. As required by the 303(d) listing, the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) created a computer model to find the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) of phosphorus the lake can receive while maintaining adequate dissolved oxygen levels. 61.7, 5. 43, Rainfall Amounts a half inch to one inch possible. Warning: Javascript must be enabled to use all the features on this page! 3.8], You will find restaurants along the way. LAKE WHATCOM TRIATHLON. County: Whatcom Acreage: 809.90 ac. Located just east of Bellingham. 13.9], Trihalomethanes (THMs), which are known carcinogens created during the disinfection process of water treatment, have decreased overall in tap water to about 0.04 mg/L, down from the high of 0.06 mg/L in 2015 (see Figure 6), and well below the maximum allowable contaminant level of 0.08 mg/L. ['January', The City of Seattle is in the State of Washington and home to Lake Washington in King County. 0: { color: '#FF6347', targetAxisIndex:0 }, Much better to go down Chuckanut south of Bellingham as there are several pullouts for parking and viewing of the Sound and islands. 6, 41.4, Turn left for Acme and the Mt Baker Hwy. Accessibility Both questions have fairly simple answers that belie the complex events and processes that created the conditions that exist today. The demand for drinking water is based on how much water is consumed by City residents and businesses. Fishing spots and depth contours layers are available in most Lake maps. Beautiful ocean views! Atypical depletions of dissolved oxygen in the bottom layers of water (see Figures 1 and 2), as well as increased concentrations of chlorophyll a, an indicator of algal biomass, in all three basins (see Figure 4) are key markers of increased productivity. 43.9, Drive over Alabama Hill to the Silver Beach area. about Lake Whatcom because the lake is the drinking water supply for the COB and some residents that live near the lake. Clean water. Development stormwater runoff does not occur. If you have the time to spend 1-2 hours there, go for it! 9.6], Fish can be readily angled through the summer from both the shore and boat. Fishing is best in the spring before they move into deeper water to avoid warming water temperatures, but they can be targeted throughout the summer in deeper offshore areas near the thermocline. Blue-Green Bacteria Cyanobacteria 1994 2016. This stratification is more pronounced in Basin 3 where water is deepest. The NWRO concerns and the listing of Lake Whatcom as impaired for low dissolved oxygen triggered this TMDL study. This is the wind, wave and weather forecast for Alabama Hill / Lake Whatcom in Washington, United States of America. 1: { color: '#FFCC66', targetAxisIndex:0, lineWidth: 8 }, Since then, the Lake Whatcom Management Team has worked to install storm water runoff treatment systems around the heavily populated areas of the watershed. Temperature Figure 1. These average ocean temperatures for Bellingham are calculated from several years of archived data. Many of the houses have spacious, well-manicured lawns and wide driveways to accommodate numerous vehicles, as well as private docks (see above photo) extending out into the lake to which are tethered boats, jet skis, and other recreational watercraft. The data also have revealed, however, that warmer summer temperatures with longer warmer seasonal periods accelerate biological productivity causing severe deleterious chemical changes to water quality. Biological productivity in the lake continues to be high in Basins 1 and 2 and in the northern portion of Basin 3 at levels equal to or exceeding maximum levels measured between 1988 and 2014. Winter is a difficult time to target this species. Whilst sea temperatures for Bellingham are as accurate as current data allows, there may be slight local and regional variations depending on conditions. 15.8, 65.7, Shoreline access: Good 21.7, These activities expanded and increased into the 1900s with the population of workers living in the watershed also increasing. High biological activity is responsible for creating severe anoxic conditions in the bottom water layers of Basins 1 and 2 in the summer. format: '#C'}, curveType: 'function', There are nine annual streams and approximately 25 additional small creeks and tributaries that flow into Lake Whatcom, accounting for 23 sub-watersheds in all. Graph Plots Open in Graphs. The eastern end of the lake is crowded and overbuilt, and the southern end is more rural with great views of the Cascade range to the east. Good for the Resident, not so much for the Tourist. Lake Whatcom basin was carved by a glacier over a mile thick. Lake Whatcom was placed on the Environmental Protection Agency's 303(d) list for impaired water bodies in 1998, due to low dissolved oxygen (DO) levels, which are directly related to the amount of phosphorus Lake Whatcom receives. I might be biased because I live a stone's throw from the lake and I'm looking at it while I'm writing this, but Lake Whatcom is amazing. 19.3, Fishing improves throughout the spring, peaking before the spawning period in May and June. 65.1, Lists of, maps for, and information In 1946 J.H. Address: 2219 Rimland Drive #301 Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: +1 360-339-4788 Email: info@lakewhatcomtriathlon.com. The most recent occurrence was in 2015, followed by warmer than usual, but less extreme temperatures in 2016. To cope, they hide in the coolest water of the river. Winds are out of the undefined at undefinedmph, with wind gusts of undefinedmph. 4.2, Terrell Lake Click for Navionics/Google interactive map Friday, Aug 12 Hi: 74 F Lo: 59 F Today Mostly Sunny Precip: 5% Tonight Partly Cloudy Precip: 6% Friday, September 22nd, 2006 By Derek Parker Water Temp: 68 Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility) The Districts service area includes Geneva, Sudden Valley and the North Shore of Lake Whatcom. "By the same token, we don't control the weather." A few winters ago, soggy conditions led to multiple . Fishing is best in the spring and summer, peaking during the spawn in June. In the early 2000s, the rate of deterioration began accelerating to the alarm of city and county officials, the scientists conducting the monitoring, and the general public. Water temperature in Puget Sound today is 46.8F. View larger map. I gets a tad windy out there so if you want to kayak on it, look at the forecast. Fishing resources. The graph below shows the range of monthly Bellingham water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. The lake is a popular area for motor boating, swimming, fishing, and other recreational activities. I love living by it! Center: 48.740296, -122.346516 4, Surface water temperatures were warmer than historic values throughout the lake with July and November temperatures significantly higher than the highest ever measured in the 1988 through 2014 record. FOIA It has been updated and revised over the decades but remains the guiding document to mitigate the effects of current development and activities on the lakes water quality. Emergency fishing rule changes; . 4.1], Lake Whatcom is considered one of the best places to fish for bass and kokanee near Bellingham. To summarize, people have been utilizing the Lake Whatcom watershed since the mid-1800s (Peterson, 2008). 60.4, Projects, work, or activities that create more than 500 square feet of impervious surface area and/or permeable pavement. Are fishing boats with 2 cycle engines allowed ? ['April', STRATEGIES -LAKE WHATCOM WATER & SEWER DISTRICT Whatcom County Sheriff's Department, Division of Emergency Management September 30, 2021 LWWSD- 1 . In 2008 the DOE estimated that in order to achieve acceptable levels of DO, impervious/run off surfaces need to be returned to pre-1988 levels. }. Currently, based on the city of Bellinghams 2007 guide to Lake Whatcom, the Lake Whatcom watershed is zoned for residential use, private commercial forest use, public land, urban growth area, and watershed protected properties, along with non-residential reconveyance areas. Since the 1960s, annual monitoring of its water quality has been conducted with samples collected from each of the three basins of the lake (see map). 4.1, Coordinates: 48.7194, -122.308. A soils assessment prepared by a professional soil scientist, a locally licensed on-site sewage designer, professional engineer, professional geologist, hydrogeologist or engineering geologist registered in the State of Washington must be submitted to use Full Infiltration. Displays". Sources/Usage: Public Domain. December is the coolest with 39F / 3.9C average temperature. [8], Lake Whatcom is a monomictic lake. Lake Whatcom is the source of drinking water to some 95,000 people in Whatcom County, including the 82,000 served by the City of Bellingham. The marine chart shows depth and hydrology of Lake Whatcom on the map, which is located in the Washington state (Whatcom). 18.9, 38.8, " Stopped by for a picnic in the park ". General. Winds are out of the undefined at undefinedmph, with wind gusts of undefinedmph. The amount of water that is available for storage and treatment. Projects, work, or activities that create more than 1,500 square feet of replaced impervious surface area and/or replaced permeable pavement. When the lake reaches the court-set maximum surface elevation, the city must open the gates on the control dam and spill as much water as possible to avoid flooding lakeside properties. 18.7, We make coffee with it, prepare food, brush our teeth, take a shower, wash dishes, flush toilets and go about our daily business. Around 1800 the Saquantch were pushed out by the Lummi tribe. 2: { color: '#FF8C00', targetAxisIndex:0 }, This combined with sediment oxidation, cause for near or complete anoxic conditions in the deeper levels of the lake. At Hwy 9, turn right for Skagit County. Latest Lake Temperatures. Impaired Lake Water, But Clean Drinking Water? Fishing for resident Coastal Cutthroat Trout is closed due to a decline in abundance caused by siltation from historical logging and urban activities in their spawning tributaries. 16.5, USGS Current Conditions for Washington_ Lakes and reservoirs Current Conditions for Washington: Lakes and reservoirs -- 27 site (s) found PROVISIONAL DATA SUBJECT TO REVISION Lists of, maps for, and information about real-time data are available with the "Predefined Displays". South Whatcom Fire Lt. Scott Crowe and other boaters help pull a sailboat to the dock at Western Washington University's Lakewood water sports facility on Lake Whatcom on April 26, 2019. Whatcom Boat Inspection Hotline (360) 778-7975 City of Bellingham - Public Works Teagan Ward, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator teward@cob.org Whatcom County Noxious Weed Board Laurel Baldwin, Whatcom County Noxious Weed Board Coordinator LBaldwin@co.whatcom.wa.us Send us comments or feedback on the watercraft inspection program. There are approximately 15,000 people living in the Lake Whatcom watershed, with a majority of them living around the northernmost Basin 1 and further west and south around Basin 3 in the Sudden Valley resort community. Great fishing for Kokanee, Bass and Perch. Perhaps the eastern shore has some places. By 1948, all logging and mining activities in the watershed had ended, only to be replaced by increasing residential development and recreational activities which continued unabated into the 1990s. The surface water may be significantly warmer. Winds are out of the N at 12mph, with wind gusts of 30mph. From the 1800's. Lake Whatcom was not the main drinking-water reservoir until the mid-20th century - the City originally used Lake Padden as the drinking-water source. The water body is stratified for part of the year (late spring through mid-fall) and mixed during the rest. The views are similar to being in the SW Alaska area! The committee developed a draft management plan in 1992, outlining goals and policies to guide all future management actions in the watershed. ['July', Chanterelle Trail in Lake Whatcom County Park System. 6.5, The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users. If your service has been disconnected, please contact the office at (360) 734-9224 to arrange for service restoration. threat to person or property, the tree may be removed without review. These steps produce high quality drinking water that is in full compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act standards. Lake Washington water temperature by month F C Lake Washington water temperature by month The highest water temperature will be reached in August with around 69.1F / 20.6C. Calibration focused on model predictions of hydrodynamics (flow and water level), temperature, and water quality. Some brown trout. In 1998, the Washington Department of Ecology (ECY) placed Lake Whatcom on Washingtons 303(d) list for polluted water bodies because it failed to meet state water quality standards for dissolved oxygen and phosphorus. undefined's current water temperature is undefinedF Todays forecast is, undefined With a high around undefinedF and the low around undefinedF. Lake information County: Whatcom Acreage: 4923.60 ac. Three species have been introduced to the lake by fisheries authorities: bluegill, rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass. A design by a licensed civil engineer which meets at least one of the following criteria: The design limits the estimated phosphorous loading from stormwater generated by the project to be less than 0.1875 pounds of Phosphorous / acre / year. Meetings are now hybrid, and may be attended in person or virtually. There is a summer lull as fish move offshore into deeper waters to escape the summer heat in July and August. It is approximately 10 miles (16km) in length and 1 mile (1.6km) in width at its widest. Time of day and wind direction may have a temporary local effect as can water flows from neraby rivers. Parking was a challenge, but there were a few spots in the shade. Lake Whatcom is seasonally managed, with the fishing season . vAxes: { 0: {gridlines: {color: 'black'}, ['September', Lake Washington is a town close to Lake Washington. The 5,000-acre lake's western extremity backs up to the city, with access available through a city park. The graph below shows the range of monthly Bellingham water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. U.S. Geological Survey 1: {gridlines: {color: 'black'}, It's a safe solo hike, but also great for families and small groups. weather preparedness ; Whatcom County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan ; SECTION 3. IWS provides detailed annual reports (PDF). Am I in the District? Acreage: 4923.60 ac. Development Permits: Permits may be submitted at any time during the year. Love this lake, 9 miles long and 1 mile wide, up to 360 deep! This was a fun break for the kids from the intense hiking days, we just hung out on the beach and swam in the water. As you drive toward the lake be sure to look at the view. This data is unofficial. A total of about 10,000 acres of land has been protected from development in the watershed. In 1906, the city imposed a stringently enforced ban on swimming in the lake. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife also maintains a boat launch. 5.2, Waterski, swim, kayak - we do it all. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Puget Sound was recorded in 2017 and was 48.4F, and the coldest was recorded in 2012 at 45.3F. 97% of travelers recommend this experience. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Privacy Lake Whatcom's current water temperature is 36F Todays forecast is, Rain throughout the day. The fourth primary factor influencing lake management is the outflow into Whatcom Creek. With a high around 53F and the low around 46F. 66.7, Among these are six native species: kokanee salmon (non-anadromous form of Sockeye), coastal cutthroat trout, longnose sucker, peamouth chub, sculpin and three-spined stickleback. Perfect for families with strollers, runners, or walkers like me! Boat rentals add to the enjoyment of this lake. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. Whatcom Watch Online thanks PogoZone for hosting our Web site. Generally, these are activities such as underground pipe installation and power pole installation and do not apply to residential development which requires a building permit. A control dam at the head of Whatcom Creek, (the only stream flowing out of the Lake Whatcom Reservoir), provides a mechanism for managing the surface level of the lake and therefore the amount of water stored in the lake. Together these four operating constraints present a complex set of management options that are considered and incorporated into the strategy for managing the Lake Whatcom Reservoir. 49.3, Controlling the amount of water flowing into Whatcom Creek is necessary as we attempt to provide healthy habitat for Chinook salmon and other fish using the stream. Open in Google Maps. 59.2, https://waterdata.usgs.gov/wa/nwis/current? The estimated residence time of water entering the lake until it leaves is 7.4 years.[9]. ['August', Winds are out of the N at 5mph, with wind gusts of 9mph. Eurasian water milfoil is the only species on Washington's list of 50 unwanted species (13 of which are freshwater) that is known to exist in Lake Whatcom. Lake Whatcom is the drinking-water source for nearly 100,000 county residents. Figure 5. ['Year', 'Max. In summer, the top of the lake becomes warmer than the lower layers. ['May', Min temperature will be -7c / 19f on Fri 10. 43.7, The first claim of private land was reported for $8. 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Another important hydrological phenomenon on Lake Whatcom is the occurrence of seiches. 5.0 inches 4-6" Show More Posts Today's Details undefined's current water temperature is undefinedF Todays forecast is, undefined With a high around undefinedF and the low around undefinedF. Yes, it is possible to have both. There are separate places for swimming, and a boat ramp. June, July, August, September would be the best time to visit. For Sale: Single Family home, $1,190,000, 3 Bd, 2 Ba, 2,100 Sqft, $567/Sqft, at 2550 Lake Whatcom Blvd, Bellingham, WA 98226 These chemicals are recirculated throughout the lake once water temperatures cool and the water is no longer thermally stratified. Many people in our community dont even know where their water comes from except from the end of a faucet. about real-time data are available with the "Predefined . Fishing is best in the summer after they finish spawning in April-May. Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass, Sol Duc, Lake Crescent, and Hurricane Ridge Guided Tour in Olympic National Park, Tour from Bellingham to 10,781 ft Mt Baker, Hurricane Ridge Guided Snowshoe Tour in Olympic National Park, Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach Guided Tour in Olympic National Park, Olympic National Park High Country Adventure Youth Summer Camp, Electric Bike Ride on the Olympic Discovery Trail. If you would rather, cycle to experience slow leisurely sightseeing. Winds will push water to one side of the lake, causing water levels to rise on one end and lower on the other. If this [] I have also heard questions about the potability of the water. Basin 3 of the lake was still unusually warm in June and remained close to historic maximum levels through September (see Figure 1). April Markiewicz is a toxicologist and the associate director at the Institute of Environmental Toxicology at Huxley College of the Environment at Western Washington University, as well as president of the People for Lake Whatcom Coalition. After the merger of Whatcom, Sehome, Bellingham and Fairhaven towns into the city of Bellingham in 1903, Lake Whatcom became the primary source for domestic water (Peterson, 2008). What has been done Lake Whatcom (from the Lummi word for "loud water") is located in the heart of my hometown. var options = { Title: USGS Current Conditions for Washington Today's Details. I love walking at North Lake Whatcom Trail because you walk right next to the lake for most of the way and it's amazing. The more degraded the lake water, however, the more treatment is needed to clean it to levels safe for drinking. This is a big lake that is popular with the people. The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 52.5F / 11.4C. Or turn right to drive toward Mt Baker to see more communities. The Cougar Dam on the McKenzie River, Oregon Credit: Bob Heims, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Very crowded with families. II. In the 1850s came the first known settlement of Westerners on Lake Whatcom. } Yellow Perch can be caught year-round. Lake Samish's current water temperature is 38F Todays forecast is, Rain throughout the day. Figure 3. Meetings are now hybrid, and may be attended in person at the District Office or virtually via the GoTo Platform or phone. However, permits for work that exceeds 500 square feet of exposed soil cannot be issued . You've probably noticed this when swimming in a lake in summer - your shoulders feel like they're in a warm bath while your feet are chilled. ', 'Max. July is the month with the lowest precipitation of 0in / 0mm and December with the maximum precipitation in a year with 2.4in / 60.3mm. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 44.4F / 6.9C. The measurements for the water temperature in Bellingham, Washington are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. Manthey's Country Mobile Home Park, Whatcom County, Washington, United States - The ideal weather forecast for the next 14 days. Because Dispersion relies on surrounding vegetation to treat stormwater, a Protected Native Growth Area document must be filed with the Whatcom County Auditor's Office to protect the forest or native area prior to building permit issuance. This basin is the shallowest, with a maximum depth of just 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18m). Alternate names for BellinghamBLI, Bellingham. This is a wonderful hike through a temperate rainforest which culminates in a beautiful view. . In recent years, water quality monitoring data indicate that the rate of decline in several water parameters has slowed and in some cases appear to have stabilized. The hottest avg. format: '#F'}, IF YOUR METER IS CURRENTLY LOCKED, DO NOT PAY ONLINE. Full Dispersion is a method in which no more than 10% of site is covered with impervious surface and 65% of the site is kept in a forest or native condition. *These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Bellingham, Washington) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Baker to the North. Site Design by Sole Graphics, Cross-Connection Control & Backflow Testing, City of Bellingham Post Point WWTP Solids Management Project. Turn left and follow Lake Whatcom Blvd along the lake to the dead end. Another amenity open to the public in the watershed is the Sudden Valley resorts 18-hole golf course that has its signature hole abutting the west shore of Basin 3. temperature is around 65.8F / 18.8C, August is the month with the highest temperature. The lake has only one island, the 3-acre (12,000m2) Reveille Island, owned by Camp Firwood, which is believed to be the site of past ceremonies by Native Americans, due to the presence of pictographs and a zoomorphic stone bowl found on the island. We've kayaked on it and you can paddle forever and not get to the end! The lake is large and there are points along the road where you can view some of it as you drive, but there is really no easy place to stop and relax along the entire west side. Today's Details. - WDFW access only, County: Whatcom On parcels within the Lake Whatcom watershed, clearing activities which expose more than 500 square feet of soil are not permitted from October 1 through May 31 per WCC 20.51.410: Development permits may be submitted at any time during the year. Water is withdrawn from Basin 2 and processed through a series of treatment steps at the facility that include filtering, adding chemicals to remove smaller suspended particles and algal cells, adjusting the pH and adding chlorine for disinfection. One look at the lake and its watershed would convey to the casual observer that it is more of a recreational destination and resort area rather than a drinking water source for all of Bellingham and half of Whatcom County. Go back. This photo of Basin 1 was taken in 1998. Fish move offshore into deeper waters through the fall as water temperatures cool making it more difficult to target them. July through September total trihalomethane (TTHM) concentrations in the city of Bellinghams water distribution system from 1991 2016 (Matthews et al., 2017). 4.9, Figure 6. 70.9, Trends in dissolved oxygen over time in Basin 1 at 14 meters (~46 feet) sampled in July and August from 1988 through 2016 (Matthews et al., 2017). 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