Bellingham to remove rock armor, add plantings at new beaches

The project will remove rock armor and failing revetments from the beaches, improving public access to the shoreline.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The city of Bellingham is moving forward with construction on two beach areas at Boulevard Park that aim to improve public access and address climate impacts.

The restoration area includes the shoreline south of the Woods Coffee, according to a map in city documents.

Storms in 2021 caused significant erosion to the shoreline, which led staff to install a hazard fence and signage. Rising sea levels caused by climate change could cause further coastal erosion in the future.

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