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We invite you to review and comment on the following documents related to the cleanup of the Georgia-Pacific West site in downtown Bellingham along the waterfront:
Consent decree: A legal agreement between Ecology and the Port of Bellingham. It requires the port to carry out the cleanup action plan, Ecology’s plan to address contamination at the Chlor-Alkali Area of the site. It also settles the port’s liability.
Updated Public participation plan: Describes how Ecology will inform the community about the site activities and ways to become involved.
June 10: Walking Tour & Open House
RE Sources, a local nonprofit organization, will host a walking tour of the site, followed by an open house hosted by Ecology. Staff from Ecology and the port will be available to answer questions.
Walking Tour: 3:30-5 p.m. - Please prepare for a 1-mile unpaved loop. Register: www.re-sources.org/2026/05/gp-west-tour/. The walking tour is funded by an Ecology Public Participation Grant.
Open House: 5-7 p.m. - Stop by to talk with us and learn about the site. While no formal presentation is planned, handouts and visuals will be available.
Location - Find us at the white tent at the Portal Container Village on W Laurel St.
Language services
A translated copy of this material may be available in other languages at no cost. To request it, email Kristen.Forkeutis@ecy.wa.gov or call 425-240-4353. If you call, ask for an interpreter to be connected with one.
Español: Una copia traducida de este material podría estar disponible en otros idiomas sin costo. Para solicitarla, envíe un correo electrónico a Kristen.Forkeutis@ecy.wa.gov o llame al 425-240-4353.
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2026 Fact Sheet
Please note that this comment form is for the purpose of submitting a comment to the Washington State Department of Ecology.
Commenter contact information is optional. Contact information is necessary if you want to receive future notices or responses related to this topic.
We invite you to review and comment on the following documents related to the cleanup of the Georgia-Pacific West site in downtown Bellingham along the waterfront:
June 10: Walking Tour & Open House
RE Sources, a local nonprofit organization, will host a walking tour of the site, followed by an open house hosted by Ecology. Staff from Ecology and the port will be available to answer questions.
Language services
A translated copy of this material may be available in other languages at no cost. To request it, email Kristen.Forkeutis@ecy.wa.gov or call 425-240-4353. If you call, ask for an interpreter to be connected with one.
Español: Una copia traducida de este material podría estar disponible en otros idiomas sin costo. Para solicitarla, envíe un correo electrónico a Kristen.Forkeutis@ecy.wa.gov o llame al 425-240-4353.
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