Lake Whatcom
A DEEP DIVE INTO A VITAL CORNERSTONE OF OUR COMMUNITY
Students in the Spring 2024 Advanced Visual Journalism class from Western Washington University dove into the history, recreation, ecology and mysteries of Lake Whatcom. Told through a variety of videos, photo essays and infographics, these students worked to capture the many stories they found. Explore a timeline of Lake Whatcom’s modern history and learn more about the lake’s recreational activities. From legends of a haunted island, to plans of how to protect the lake’s waters, these projects dive deep into the essence of the lake.
DIVING DEEPER
A timeline history of Lake Whatcom
Since time immemorial, the Lake Whatcom watershed has been home to a vibrant history of many different people and events. Beginning with the Coast Salish people inhabiting the land, the 10-mile-long body of water now acts as a drinking source for over 100,000 Whatcom County residents.
By Will Story, Spencer Arps & Lauren Eydt
EXPLORING LAKE WHATCOM’S WATER QUALITY
We talked to the City of Bellingham, Department of Ecology, Whatcom Water and Sewer District, and Whatcom County Public Works to discuss the issues of Lake Whatcom’s water quality and how the four entities are working together to make the lake a better resource for people, plants and wildlife
By Drew Hedlund, Emily Davis & Ben Larson
Oh, the fun you’ll have at Lake Whatcom
A guide to help you decide your next adventure at the lake
Figuring out your next outdoor adventure can be tedious and daunting, so we scoped out the lake’s parks, trails, restaurants and water accessibility so you don’t have to. The photo galleries, video and map detail exactly what to expect at each spot so that you can be informed about your decision for your next excursion to Lake Whatcom.
