WALPA 2026 Western Lakes Conference "Shared Shorelines and Watersheds"

On May 28th as part of the 2026 Washington Lakes Workshop series. Five panelists representing the Department of Ecology, the City of Bellingham, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, Herrera Environmental Consultants, and the University of Idaho came together for an interactive town hall on lake shoreline protection, watershed management, and community action. Whether you're a lake resident, a resource manager, or simply passionate about protecting Washington's lakes, this conversation was made for you. 0:00 Introduction 0:23 Eli Mackiewicz - Lake Friendly Best Practices 8:17 Frank Wilhelm - Lake Responses to Human Recreation 15:05 Eliza Spears - Environmental Permitting 19:17 Brian Turner - Invasive Species 22:05 Wesley Glisson - Invasive Plants