Faculty Advisor
Dr David Rossiter
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 2024
Keywords
Senior Thesis
Abstract
Whatcom Creek, known to the Coast Salish peoples as "Noisy Waters," has long been a vital ecological and cultural resource. However, industrial development and urbanization have significantly altered its landscape, leaving behind a legacy of environmental degradation that ongoing restoration efforts seek to address. This essay will explore the evolution of Whatcom Creek from an Indigenous resource to an industrialized zone impacted by urbanization, examining how human intervention has permanently altered its landscape and ecosystems. The creek supports various environments, from riparian and estuarine ecosystems to salmon habitats, but urbanization has introduced challenges and ecological disruptions. Today, efforts to restore and conserve the creek reflect a growing awareness of environmental stewardship.
Recommended Citation
Jones, Ethan T., "Whatcom Creek: An Era of Urbanization Through a History of Flame" (2024). College of the Environment Internship Reports. 255.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/cenv_internship/255
Type
Text
Rights
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Language
English
Format
application/pdf