As an established voice for outdoor recreation, we will continue to support local, state and national efforts. Our scope will shift to focus support on local projects– based here in Bellingham and Whatcom County.
NATIONAL
Outdoor Industry Association, 2017:
The Outdoor Recreation Economy
The Outdoor Recreation Economy: Washington
WASHINGTON STATE
2020 Washington Recreation and Conservation Office Study
Economic Analysis of Outdoor Recreation in Washington State (PDF)
2015 Washington Recreation and Conservation Office Study
Economic Benefits of Outdoor Recreation in Washington Fact Sheet
Economic Benefits of Outdoor Recreation in Washington
WHATCOM COUNTY
The Economic Contribution of Outdoor Recreation to Whatcom County
Whatcom County Recreation Economy Fact Sheet
Whatcom County Recreation Economy Presentation
In 2015, Recreation Northwest released:
The Economic Contribution of Outdoor Recreation to Whatcom County.
This is the first study of it’s kind for Whatcom County and we are excited to highlight the impact of outdoor recreation. The study was done by Earth Economics, in Tacoma and funded by Whatcom County, City of Bellingham, Port of Bellingham and Bellingham Whatcom Tourism.
Outdoor recreation an important part of why people choose to live in Whatcom County, it is a foundation of our local economy.
Economic Contribution of Outdoor Recreation to Whatcom County
Whatcom County Recreation Economy Fact SheetThe Economic Contribution of Outdoor Recreation to Whatcom County
Fairhaven Park posts from our blog, The Confluence
Giving Thanks to our Volunteers of 2021
The pandemic may have shifted our approach as an organization, but it didn’t change our appreciation for our amazing community. Our 2021 volunteer work parties helped us reconnect with familiar faces, and meet new ones, who were excited to roll up their sleeves and better our community. Reflecting back on our stewardship events... Read More →Walk in the Rain and Reduce Your Stress!
When the rainy season arrives in the Pacific Northwest, many of us prefer to stay inside with a cup of hot tea and a good book rather than get outside during these drizzly days. While relaxing at home during a downpour can have a positive effect on your stress, there are also several... Read More →
Removing Wildlife Barriers
When we finished our Fairhaven Park Trail and Wetland Boardwalk project in 2017, we were required to provide mitigation for the impacts that we had on the wetlands. With the direction of Rae Edwards, Bellingham Parks Greenways Volunteer Coordinator, we installed fencing to protect the native plants from grazing deer. Now that the plants have... Read More →
Fairhaven Park Boardwalk Project Donors
In addition to our 100+ individual donors, we especially thank:
