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Lake Whatcom History (3 of 7): From Industry to Enjoyment

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Lake Whatcom History ( 6 of 7) The 80s: Managing increased traffic, water and land usage

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Lake Whatcom History (5 of 7) - The 1970s: The Expansion of Sudden Valley

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Lake Whatcom History - 1950s and ‘60s (4 of 7): Developing, damming and regulating along the water

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Lake Whatcom History (1 of 7) - 1851 - 1900: Emerging communities and industry

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Lake Whatcom History (7 of 7) - 1990s: Growing Pains

This video explores the Whatcom watershed's rapid urbanization in the 1990s, its traffic congestion, and infrastructure struggles. Learn about the legal battles that shaped the region's water services, the land exchange to preserve forested areas, and the environmental studies that highlighted water quality issues.
Video by Will Story
Music from Pixabay
This project was created for the Advanced Visual Journalism class at Western Washington University during spring quarter 2024.

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Lake Whatcom Water Quality

Просмотров 337 месяцев назад

We talked to the City of Bellingham, Department of Ecology, Whatcom Water and Sewer District, and Whatcom County Public Works to discuss the issues of Lake Whatcom’s water quality and how the four entities are working together to make the lake a better resource for people, plants and wildlife. Credits Video created by Drew Hedlund, Emily Davis, Ben Larson Featuring: James Kardouni, Renee LaCroi...

Lake Whatcom History (3 of 7): From Industry to Enjoyment

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Lake Whatcom History (3 of 7): From Industry to Enjoyment

Просмотров 747 месяцев назад

Join us as we explore the changes that occurred around Lake Whatcom in the 1930s and 1940s. This transitional period saw a major shift from industrial use to a wide array of land and water activities. Video by Lauren Eydt Photos courtesy of Whatcom Museum Photo Archive Music by Pixabay This project was created for the Advanced Visual Journalism class at Western Washington University during spri...

Lake Whatcom History ( 6 of 7) The 80s: Managing increased traffic, water and land usage

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Lake Whatcom History ( 6 of 7) The 80s: Managing increased traffic, water and land usage

Просмотров 527 месяцев назад

Dive into the 1980s at Lake Whatcom while we explore the transportation, land and water use, as well as technical and management changes. These pivotal changes set the stage for the lake’s future as a vital natural resource and recreational area. Video by Lauren Eydt Photos courtesy of the Whatcom Museum Photo Archive Music from Pixabay This project was created for the Advanced Visual Journalis...

Lake Whatcom History (5 of 7) - The 1970s: The Expansion of Sudden Valley

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Lake Whatcom History (5 of 7) - The 1970s: The Expansion of Sudden Valley

Просмотров 817 месяцев назад

This video provides an overview of the Sudden Valley development along the shores of Lake Whatcom, including changes of ownership during the 1970s and the current amenities the community offers. Video by Spencer Arps Music: “In My Childhood Daze” by HoliznaCC0 This project was created for the Advanced Visual Journalism class at Western Washington University during spring quarter 2024.

Lake Whatcom History - 1950s and ‘60s (4 of 7): Developing, damming and regulating along the water

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Lake Whatcom History - 1950s and ‘60s (4 of 7): Developing, damming and regulating along the water

Просмотров 737 месяцев назад

Explore the history of Lake Whatcom from 1950 to 1969 in this video. From the Corning Ranch acquisition to the Middle Fork Diversion Dam, and the creation of the Institute for Watershed Studies, learn about this chapter in the lake’s history. Join us on a journey through time during this era of Lake Whatcom’s history. Video by Will Story Photos courtesy of the Whatcom Museum Photo Archive Music...

Lake Whatcom History (1 of 7) - 1851 - 1900: Emerging communities and industry

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Lake Whatcom History (1 of 7) - 1851 - 1900: Emerging communities and industry

Просмотров 1247 месяцев назад

Discover the history of Lake Whatcom's colonial settlements from 1851 to 1900. We explore Silver Beach's hotel and amusement park, Geneva's lumber mills, and the Blue Canyon Coal Mine community. Learn more about the early trails, steamboats, and the electric railway that connected the area to Bellingham. Video by Will Story Photos courtesy of the Whatcom Museum Photo Archive Music: “Ragtime” an...

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White City

Просмотров 347 месяцев назад

Video by Jack Voorhies Multimedia stories and projects created by the Advanced Visual Journalism class at Western Washington University.

The Whatcom Lake experience at Western's Lakewood Watersports Facility

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The Whatcom Lake experience at Western's Lakewood Watersports Facility

Просмотров 397 месяцев назад

Owned and operated by Western Washington University, the Lakewood Watersports Facility at Lake Whatcom offers all the equipment you might need to have some fun exploring the lake, and most of the equipment comes at no cost to Western students and low cost for students at Bellingham Technical College, Whatcom Community College and Northwest Indian College. In this video, one of the student emplo...

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Abandoned Cemetery at Lake Whatcom

Просмотров 437 месяцев назад

Kolby LaBree, local history buff and operator of The Good Time Girls, explains the mystery of the old Buchanan Cemetery in Agate Bay. One of the mini mysteries we investigated was the supposed abandoned cemetery or Buchanan Cemetery. The property was owned by Joseph Buchanan in the 1890s and the cemetery began with him burying his son on the property. Bodies remain in the ground on what is now ...

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Blue Canyon Castastrophe

Просмотров 547 месяцев назад

On April 9, 1895, a calamitous explosion was triggered in the Blue Canyon Mine, the aftereffects of which were deeply felt in the Bellingham community. The cause of the blast is unclear to this day. Credits: Video by Eli Voorhies With help from George Mustoe, Robbie Fischer and Jack Warren Special thanks to Tristyn MacDonald and Joe Gosen This project was created for the Advanced Visual Journal...

Loose Ends: Ghost stories of Lake Whatcom

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Loose Ends: Ghost stories of Lake Whatcom

Просмотров 537 месяцев назад

While on the hunt for Lake Whatcom’s deepest secrets and mysteries, the discovery of Reveille Island’s haunted past led us down a path in search of concrete answers. After weeks of investigating, we merely uncovered more conflicting stories with seemingly no clarity. While unsuccessful in the original mission, the research offered insight into the human psyche and the draw of disturbing legends...

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Cultivating Community

Просмотров 897 месяцев назад

This film takes viewers on a journey through Whatcom and Skagit Counties, highlighting three local farms Steensma Creamery, Sauk Farms and Marie's Bees. From the sustainable practices and commitment to community, this video showcases the remarkable stories and impactful contributions of these farms to the region's agricultural richness. Produced by Ryan Scott, Sam Kristofferson and Desiree Erdm...

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Sustainable Pizza on a College Budget?

Просмотров 227 месяцев назад

Broke college students don’t usually consider how sustainable their groceries are. For many students, the price tag is what’s most important. Despite the extra cost, how realistic is it to shop sustainably as a college student? What is the price difference, and what does sustainable even mean? Cameron Martinez and Joshua Solórzano test this by going out and shopping for ingredients to make a pi...