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The Washington State Department of Ecology adds that at least two fish were killed as a result of the leaks.
Fishing for the Chinook is only open in lower Whatcom Creek on Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 14.
My Bellingham Now previously reported testing at the cove in late July noted high levels of enterococcus bacteria, causing Whatcom County’s health department to issue the swimming advisory.
The acquisition comes in partnership with the state Department of Ecology, totaling roughly $5.5 million in funding through the Streamflow Restoration Grant program.
Some community members have opposed the development of the site due to its ecological significance and status as a feeding ground for the Post Point great blue heron colony. Developers say 19 mitigating conditions is enough to move forward.
Rainy conditions are expected to clear by Thursday evening, with temperatures forecasted to reach the low 80s early next week.
The department is still investigating the environmental impacts of both incidents.
The environmental publication was the first of its kind in the country when it began in the late 70s.
Public Works is currently working with Ecology crews to clean up the spill.
Skagit Bay remains closed for harvesting, as it still has high reported levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning biotoxins.