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The Birch Bay Chamber of Commece supports the upcoming levy renewal for Blaine-Birch Bay Parks and Recreation District 2.  Blaine- Birch Bay Parks & Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) has been a strong community partner for the community and of the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce. Our annual events wouldn’t be possible with out the participation […]

Before the 41st annual Birch Bay Polar Bear Plunge join the folks from Re-Sources and Surfrider for a trash cleanup on the beach! Start the year off on the right foot by helping cleanup beach litter. Cleanup supplies & fresh coffee will be available to folks who volunteer to cleanup. Monday, January 1st 9:00 AM […]

We appreciate your concern about the recent state of Terrell Creek. The sight and smell of the water may seem like cause for concern; however, the conditions you’ve noticed are actually a natural seasonal occurrence caused by lack of rain in the late summer/early fall. Bacterial and algal growth occur when water levels are low, […]

Save the date! Mark your calendars! More details to come!Birch Bay Kite Festival 2024June 22nd & 23rd, 2024Birch Bay State Park

It is time to prepare for the wet season: Fall rains can wash sources of bacterial pollution into our ditches and creeks, which flow downstream to our bays and harbors. Too much bacteria can close beaches to swimming and shellfish harvest. In fact, from October through December, Portage Bay (at the base of the Nooksack […]