Whatcom County Public Works will close Lake Louise Road and Lake Whatcom Boulevard from August 24 to 26 for roadside mowing and pavement striping.
A county-wide Stage 2 burn ban remains in effect until further notice, prohibiting outdoor burning. Residents with private wells drawing from Lake Samish are advised to be aware of increased microcystin levels in the lake, a cyanotoxin produced by blue-green algae.
The burn ban and water advisory are active as of August 17, 2026, with no updates provided on their duration.