Mt. Baker Foothills Groups and Projects
Community Groups
Community Projects
Private Projects with Community Impact
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
Links to Other Resources
Contact Info

Community Groups

Organization
Mission Statement
Black Mountain Forestry Center
To promote awareness and provide education for the general public about our forests, their history, ecology, and value as a renewable natural resource.


Columbia Valley Community Association
To provide resources for outreach and information sharing regarding issues affecting the Columbia Valley Urban Growth Area and the Mount Baker Foothills region in East Whatcon County, Washington.
Foothills Subarea Plan Implementation Group
This group has yet to be formed. Here is a link to the Subarea Plan Update page.
Friends of the Northfork Community Library
To bring the joy of reading and access to the world of ideas to people of all ages, by providing quality library services in a community gathering place that will be welcoming to everyone.
Friends of the Deming Library
To financially support and maintain the library facility, foster literacy and sponsor culturally enriching programs that support community life.
Glacier Chamber of Commerce
To provide information about Glacier, Washington and to promote and maintain the uniqueness of our rural community.
Kendall Watch
To promote a cleaner, safer and strong community and to bring factual information to residents regarding topics or events that impact our area.
Mt. Baker Foothills Chamber of Commerce

To provide its members with a resource network for business and community development.

To strive to maintain a sense of unity while being advocates for improvements that enhance the viability of our businesses and the quality of life.

Mt. Baker Club

To provide regular opportunities for hiking, biking, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, canoeing, and kayaking, as well as, monthly social activities.

To promote the conservation of recreational areas which are of interest to the club's members.

Mt. Baker Foothills Economic Development Association
To promote the economic viability of our community, balanced with ecological health and social equity.
Mt. Baker Lion's Club
Could not locate a website for this group.
Mt. Baker School District
The Mount Baker School District, working with the community, will provide all students a strong educational foundation upon which they can build their futures as productive citizens in our changing world.

Community Projects

Community & Economic Development

Communication: Cell Phone & High-speed Internet

Communication Task Force Activities

Northfork Community Resource Center
County Website information
Presentation by Stewart+King Architects, Nov 2007 (908 KB PDF)
Visitor Center
Northfork Community Library Deming Library Expansion

 

 

Private Projects with Community Impact

Balfour Village

Balfour Village Web Site
Aiki Homes Web Site

Trailhead Lodge

 

 

Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities

Organization
Position Available
Contact
Whatcom Literacy Council Volunteer tutors needed in Deming, Maple Falls, Glacier, Kendall and Everson to teach adults to read, write, and speak English. No experience required; training provided 647-3264 or www.whatcomliteracy.org

 

 

Links to Other Resources (please contact us to be added to this list)

Whatcom County Government
Port of Bellingham
Washington State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development
Whatcom Council of Governments
Whatcom County Tourism
Bellingham Whatcom Economic Development Council
Nooksack Tribe
Media Contacts
Whatcom Country Library System (branches in Deming & Maple Falls)
Dike Districts
Water Districts 13, 14, & 19