In this upcoming tide talk, Kirsten McDade (Re Sources/Northsound Water Keeper) and Zoe Fry (Re Sources/Program Coordinator) will provide a historical background and perspective on Whatcom County’s impaired watersheds. We will cover Bellingham’s 12 Model Toxic Cleanup Act (MTCA) sites (aka Bellingham’s Dirty Dozen), and their various stages of cleanup. We will also highlight Re Source’s volunteer run stormwater monitoring program, and cover how our group of volunteers are tracking and reporting pollution in Bellingham Bay.

Zoe Fry helps lead RE Sources' community science stormwater sampling project, coordinates harmful algal bloom monitoring efforts, and organizes and facilitates Youth for the Environment & People (YEP!). She is passionate about environmental health and engaging communities in citizen science projects. Zoe holds a B.S. in Biology with a research concentration from Gonzaga University. Outside of work, Zoe enjoys running, skiing, storytelling, and reading.

Kirsten McDade: As the Northsound Waterkeeper at RE Sources, Kirsten works in collaboration with community members and various stakeholders to ensure that our local waterways are being treated with dignity, respect, and according to law. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, she has degrees from Colorado College, Oregon State University, and Western Washington University. She uses best available science in conjunction with coalition building to ensure our water is protected for generations to come. In her spare time, she can be spotted outside on a trail, on the water, or in her garden with her family and dog Wren.