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Whatcom County · Fund #1246 · Special Revenue
Whatcom Conservation Futures Fund
Fund 1246 (formerly Fund 175) accounts for Whatcom County's Conservation Futures levy authorized under RCW 84.34.200. Voter-approved property tax (maximum 6.25 cents per $1,000 assessed value) used to acquire interests ...
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About this fund
Fund 1246 (formerly Fund 175) accounts for Whatcom County's Conservation Futures levy authorized under RCW 84.34.200. Voter-approved property tax (maximum 6.25 cents per $1,000 assessed value) used to acquire interests in open-space, agricultural, and timber lands to preserve them from development.
Shows up as "Conservation Futures" on property tax bills.
Authorization
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RCW citation: RCW 84.34.200-220 (Conservation Futures)
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Discussed in meetings
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The Parks and Recreation Committee received comprehensive annual reports on the city's greenways program and park operations, showcasing significant accomplishments funded by the fifth greenways levy and park impact ...
The Bellingham Planning Commission held an informational meeting to review the draft 2026 Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan, which will guide the Parks Department's development over the next 20 years. Parks ...
Whatcom County Council advanced multiple comprehensive plan chapters on April 7, 2026, in a marathon committee session focused primarily on water adjudication policies and agricultural land protections. The most ...
The Parks and Recreation Committee unanimously approved the Civic Athletic Complex Master Plan, a comprehensive 20-year vision that reimagines the 50-acre site as a premier regional destination. The plan represents the ...
The Bellingham City Council addressed a wide range of governance and public safety issues at their March 23rd meeting, with significant policy discussions centered on downtown public safety interventions and long-term ...
The Lynden City Council convened for its regular March 16, 2026 meeting with a focused agenda addressing regulatory updates, park funding policies, and significant budget amendments. The most substantial item before ...
The Whatcom County Planning Commission held their March 12th meeting primarily to review an Open Space Land application from property owners Ken and Cary Lane for their 38.64-acre parcel on Homesteader Road in Deming. ...
Whatcom County's Finance and Administrative Services Committee moved decisively toward solving its longtime Northwest Annex facility problem by discussing the proposed purchase of Western Washington University's ...
The Bellingham Civil Service Commission held its January reorganization meeting, re-electing its current leadership and processing three employee reinstatement requests following budget-driven layoffs. The brief ...
The Bellingham City Council held its annual reorganization meeting on January 5, 2026, marking the first meeting of the new year with significant leadership changes and comprehensive committee restructuring. In the most ...
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Real Record tracks Fund 1246 as the Conservation Futures Fund.