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Shellfish Harvest Closure Lifted in Southern Whatcom County

Friday, October 16, 2026

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Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in southern Whatcom County. The Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure for Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.

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Shellfish Harvest Closure Lifted in Southern Whatcom County“Shellfish Harvest Closure Lifted in Southern Whatcom County — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:21:52 -0800 Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in southern Whatcom County. As a result, the Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure for Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.”
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Washington State Department of Health lifted biotoxin closure for Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay, and Larrabee State Park.“Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in southern Whatcom County. As a result, the Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure for Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.”
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Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in southern Whatcom County. The Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure for Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.“Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in southern Whatcom County.”

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Shellfish Harvest Closure Lifted in Southern Whatcom County — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:21:52 -0800
Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in southern Whatcom County. As a result, the Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure for Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5746

Friday, October 16, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:41:36 -0800
Mostly sunny today with rain moving in overnight, drying out as the day goes on tomorrow. Mostly sunny Sunday, but cooler. See earthquakes preparedness tips below.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5745

Thursday, October 15, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:42:03 -0800
Join us for the Great WA ShakeOut today at 10:15 am. MyShake app will activate and the tsunami sirens will sound with actual wail, not usual Westminster Chimes test sound. Marine dense fog advisory for this morning. After fog this morning, sun for today.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5744

Biotoxin Advisory Lifted for Toad Lake — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:58:00 -0800
Recent water sampling at Toad Lake detected microcystin levels below the maximum safe level established by the US Environmental Protection Agency. We have lifted the warnings for residents to avoid water contact at Toad Lake.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5743

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:03:51 -0800
Flood Preparedness Open House tonight at Nooksack Middle School 5-7 pm. Join us for the Great WA ShakeOut Thursday 10/15 at 10:15 am. MyShake app will activate and the tsunami sirens will sound with actual wail, not usual Westminster Chimes test sound.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5742