The project is expected to wrap up around November.
Mine owners Cowden Inc. have not commented on their upcoming plans.
Whatcom County Councilmembers voted to create the Commission in October.
Their plan would also address malfunctioning storm and sewage systems within the watershed.
Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9am, with an online pre-sale starting on Wednesday.
Video entries are due by November 16th and winners will be announced December 1st.
The Whatcom Chief is scheduled to be out of service until May 21st.
The driver was arrested and booked into the Whatcom County Jail on $100,000 bail.
Depending on staffing levels, a person could be booked into the King County SCORE facility for more serious offenses.
The single-day course is on Saturday, May 20th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 901 W. Smith Rd in Bellingham.
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