By: Wendy Harris

A pro-active, extremely cost effective solution for protecting Lake Whatcom exists!
Persistent, bioaccumulative toxins, such as dioxin, pose a special environmental challenge
An “interim action” proposed by the port dumps, and likely fails to remove, unsafe levels of dioxin at the Cornwall Landfill.
Time is running out for public comment on the Port’s proposal to use toxic waste as a cap at waterfront re-development site.
The public is generally unaware that a “cleanup action” at Cornwall Landfill involves depositing hazardous waste more toxic than the material already on site.
Quiet Negotiations Between Port ,City and DOE May Result in Use of Contaminated Sediment At Cornwall Landfill
Wendy is a resident of Silver Beach, and writes on the planned kill of geese at Lake Whatcom by the city of Bellingham.
By Wendy Harris
Wendy is a resident of Silver Beach on the north side of Lake Whatcom. She is an active citizen. Today she is our first guest writer.

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Wendy Harris

Citizen Journalist · Writing Since Mar 31, 2008
Wendy was well-known for her civic participation in both Bellingham and Whatcom County. She was a dedicated environmentalist, a friend to all animals, a fearless writer, and an outspoken critic on civic issues. For many years, Wendy was a force to be reckoned with as she wrote for NW Citizen, the Whatcom Watch, and other local publications. She died in August, 2023.

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