
Chimacum Creek Management & Improvement Plan
Jefferson County Commissioners, Jefferson County Conservation District, and WSU Extension have teamed up to solicit input from the community about Chimacum Creek drainage issues and potential solutions. The Conservation District is leading the development of a drainage management and improvement plan for the watershed, which will occur over the coming months. Community engagement began with an open house on February 28, 2024 to introduce the issues and planning process, and to solicit input and feedback. Here is a link to the first open house slide presentation. The open house was followed by two focus group meetings to discuss stream conditions and issues and a third focus group meeting about management options, including potential implementation mechanisms. A postcard with a link to an online survey was mailed to all property owners in the Drainage District in March 2025. An open house was held on March 26, 2025 to present survey results and discuss options for moving forward. Here is a link to the slides from the March 26, 2025 open house.
Chimacum Creek Planning Resources
Downstream Reaches - 1990-2023
W Chimacum Cr Reaches 2-4, 1990-2023
Watershed Improvement District Law
Note that Watershed Improvement Districts are legally irrigation districts that have merged with drainage districts to assume both irrigation and drainage responsibilities.
Whatcom Drainage District Resources
Link to Drainage Management Guide and other resources for drainage districts.