Stormwater


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The Public Works Department is responsible for the City's storm sewer utility, including maintenance of conveyance systems, planning for expansion of the existing system, and construction of extensions.






What is stormwater? What is the City of Ferndale doing about it?




Discover how to help keep the Nooksack River and Puget Sound clean through Best Management Practices (BMPs)! 

BMPs are techniques used to improve the quality of stormwater runoff.

 

 

 

 


 

 

Help us by reporting spills!    

The City of Ferndale has established (360) 685-2378 as its hotline for reporting spills and other illicit discharges into the storm sewer or directly to any streams, creeks, or the Nooksack River within the city limits.   

 

 


 

 

Discover opportunities for public involvement.

 

 


Homeowners workshop on stormwater pond maintenance

          
        Save your home owners association money.
 
Learn how to inspect and maintain your own stormwater ponds!


Event description: The City of Ferndale will be hosting a workshop on detention pond maintenance. The workshop will start with a presentation by RESources specifically created for Ferndale homeowners.  The workshop will continue with an on-site field trip for "hands on" learning.

Date and time: Saturday, March 20th from 9am- 12noon

Location: City Hall (presentation); Pacific Highlands Stormwater Pond (field trip)

Cost
: This is a free event thanks to a Water Matters Mini-grant from Cargill, Inc. (Ferndale Grain)
Coffee donated by The Woods Coffee

Please contact Wendy Fisher 360-685-2378 to register






Clean Water for a Healthy World


World Water Day 2010 is Sunday March
21  

Head down to Bellingham to learn more about local and global water quality and conservation!

Opening remarks at the Fairhaven Village Green (free water bottle to first 100 participants!)
Walk for Water on the South Bay Trail
Events at Depot Market Square

See this flyer for details.

The City of Ferndale is part of the Whatcom Water Alliance. 

                         







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