California Creek at low tide
Valentine's day,
Birch Bay,
Semiahmoo, Washington, United States
Whatcom Land Trust currently owns 52.5 acres of land at the mouth of California Creek, a major tributary to Drayton Harbor, where it empties into the harbor. Marine estuaries are an irreplaceable natural resource that provide many benefits including wildlife habitat, improved biodiversity, and water quality. This property is crucial to protect due to its location, ecological makeup, and future role as a public park along the shoreline. The California Creek subbasin makes up 40% of the total Drayton Harbor watershed, meaning restoration in the area will benefit water quality in Drayton Harbor and have positive impacts on Whatcom County far beyond its bounds.
California Creek at low tide
Valentine's day,
Birch Bay,
Semiahmoo, Washington, United States
Whatcom Land Trust currently owns 52.5 acres of land at the mouth of California Creek, a major tributary to Drayton Harbor, where it empties into the harbor. Marine estuaries are an irreplaceable natural resource that provide many benefits including wildlife habitat, improved biodiversity, and water quality. This property is crucial to protect due to its location, ecological makeup, and future role as a public park along the shoreline. The California Creek subbasin makes up 40% of the total Drayton Harbor watershed, meaning restoration in the area will benefit water quality in Drayton Harbor and have positive impacts on Whatcom County far beyond its bounds.