Established in 2012, the 1,945-acre Lummi Bank is located in Whatcom County. This bank is approved for mitigation use.
Project sponsor
Lummi Nation
Natural Resources Department
2616 Kwina Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
Bank sponsor's web page
Kara Kuhlman, CFM
Deputy Water Resources Manager
Lummi Natural Resources
2665 Kwina Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
KaraK@lummi-nsn.gov
360-312-2128
Project status
- Initial credit release: October 18, 2012.
- Mitigation Banking Instrument signed by the Corps and EPA: July 6, 2012.
- Joint Corps and EPA public notice released: December 15, 2008.
Site location
Project details
- Mitigation Banking Instrument
- Size: 1,945 acres
- Site actions: The bank is comprised of the Nooksack Delta Site, Blockhouse Site, and Lummi Delta Site. The bank will be developed in four phases. Phase 1A aims to enhance about 380 acres of riparian wetlands by planting conifers in a deciduous riparian floodplain forest, planting willows, and controlling invasive plant species. In addition to the enhancement activities, the conservation easement will protect a total of 842 acres.
- Service area map