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Mayfly larvae found at Bill McDonald Parkway
September 21, 2026
Mayfly larvae were recorded on September 18, 2026, at Bill McDonald Parkway in Bellingham. Mayflies are pollution-sensitive indicators that require clean, well-oxygenated water to complete their aquatic life stages and signal stream conditions suitable for other sensitive aquatic taxa.
Eastern cottontail rabbits still around Whatcom County
September 21, 2026
rabbits were observed 10 times in Whatcom County in the past 30 days, with the most recent sighting on September 20. This introduced species, first brought to Washington in the 1930s, was recorded across multiple locations including Bellingham and surrounding areas, confirming ongoing presence in the region during fall season.
Whatcom County slides into severe drought
September 21, 2026
Whatcom County crossed into severe drought conditions the week of September 15-21, with 61.90% of the county now classified at D2 (Severe Drought) or worse, up from 16.68% the previous week. Severe drought restricts water and forage for terrestrial mammals and insects across the ecosystem.
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