Whatcom County Public Works

For emergencies, call 911. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all department offices are closed to the public, with staff available by appointment. We are still working for you, even though we don't have public office hours right now. The largest of Whatcom County departments, Public Works' primary objective is to maintain the integrity of the Whatcom County Road System in an efficient, cost effective manner that provides safe travel for the public. This is accomplished through the work of several divisions: Engineering, Equipment Services, and Maintenance and Operations. Public Works also provides year-round ferry service to Lummi Island. We also provide a variety of environmental services for the county including solid waste management; river and flood management; water resources management, and noxious w**d control for the County.