Ferndale, WA

Located in the northwest corner of Washington State near the Nooksack River, Ferndale was officially incorporated on March 19, 1907. Once called Jam because of its location next to a logjam on the river, the City was renamed Ferndale by the school teacher who admired ferns that once grew around the original school house.

Today, Ferndale is a vibrant community of 11,080 people (official 2009 population), located on the Interstate 5 corridor, approximately 6 miles north of Bellingham and 13 miles south of the Canadian Border. There are many nearby attractions including Mount Baker, the San Juan Islands, numerous lakes, and the Nooksack River. Ferndale also enjoys a close proximity to Vancouver, British Columbia.

Get information on the City's Water System Flushing Program here.

FLUSHING SCHEDULE UPDATED!
Map Revised 2:45PM, Monday, March 8, 2010.

Please visit our WATER FLUSHING PROGRAM PAGE for frequently asked questions and a map of the areas to be flushed.

Second Avenue and Vista Drive Closures Scheduled

Vista Drive, between Second and Third Avenues, and Second Avenue, between Vista Drive and Main Street, will be closed to traffic between the hours of 7:00AM and 5:00PM Thursday, March 11, 2010, so crews can complete utility improvements in association with the Second Avenue Extension project. During the closure period, through traffic will be detoured onto Third Avenue and Main Street. Access to businesses located within the closure area will be maintained at all times. Motorists should expect delays, depending on traffic volume.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006 or VIEW THE MAP.

The City of Ferndale, Whatcom Community Foundation and Whatcom County Library System are proudly partnering in sponsorship of The New Ferndale Public Library Project! The mission is to meet the long term needs of the Ferndale community by building a downtown information and education center combining the warmth of a traditional library with state-of-the-art technology: A community living-room where everyone can read, learn, work, meet, and grow.

To learn more about the New Ferndale Library Project - including how you can participate in this important project, please go to The New Ferndale Public Library website!

Coming soon... Homeowners workshop on stormwater pond maintenance

        Save your home owners association money.
Learn how to inspect and maintain your own stormwater ponds!

Event description: The City of Ferndale will be hosting a workshop on detention pond maintenance. The workshop will start with a presentation by RESources specifically created for Ferndale homeowners.  The workshop will continue with an on-site field trip for "hands on" learning.

Date and time: Saturday, March 20th from 9am- 12noon

Location: City Hall (presentation); Pacific Highlands Stormwater Pond (field trip)

Cost: This is a free event thanks to a Water Matters Mini-grant from Cargill, Inc. (Ferndale Grain)

RSVP Contact: Wendy Fisher 360-685-2378

Clean Water for a Healthy World

World Water Day 2010 is Sunday March 21

Head down to Bellingham to learn more about local and global water quality and conservation!

Opening remarks at the Fairhaven Village Green (free water bottle to first 100 participants!)
Walk for Water on the South Bay Trail
Events at Depot Market Square

See this flyer for details.

The City of Ferndale is part of the Whatcom Water Alliance.

Inactivate Your Business License Account

In efforts to keep the city business license system up-to-date, the city is requesting your help! Whether, you have closed your business or do not plan to do business in Ferndale in year 2010, it is important we hear from you.

Please click on the icon to update your information and be placed in “inactive status”. If your situation changes and your company discovers they will be doing business in the City of Ferndale, please complete a new business license application to insure that we have the correct information in our business license system. You may print a copy from the “Forms/Application” section of our website and submit it to the follow including all applicable fee(s):

City of Ferndale

PO Box 936

Ferndale, WA 98248

If you have questions, you will receive the fastest response by emailing terrieriksson@ciytofferndale.org

Name or physical location changes for “Resident Businesses” do require completion of a new Resident Business License Application. Applicable fees apply for location changes only.

Your time is truly appreciated, thank you for your assistance!

LaBounty Road Closed

Notice of Road Closure on LaBounty Drive, between Seahawk Drive and Sunset Avenue, Ferndale

Press Release Issued February 9, 2010

LaBounty Drive, between Seahawk Drive and Sunset Avenue, Ferndale, is closed to all through traffic. Local access is permitted to properties located within the closure area. Motorists accustomed to travelling on this roadway are required to use alternate routes until LaBounty can be reopened.

Damage due to heavy freezing and thawing earlier in the season has caused a portion of the street section to fail. The Ferndale City Council passed a resolution on January 19, 2010, authorizing closure of LaBounty to prevent further damage to the roadway. The closure is necessary to limit traffic on the damaged section and to preserve the roadway for use by those accessing properties within the closure area.

The City of Ferndale Public Works Department is working as quickly as possible to develop an emergency roadway repair project to fix the problem area on LaBounty. Staff is currently putting together a project and will work through the process of selecting a contractor to complete repairs necessary to reopen the roadway to all traffic. It is our anticipation that construction will be underway within 2 months.

We are asking for your patience and understanding as we take this necessary step to preserve the roadway and work diligently towards a solution to repair this piece of City infrastructure.

Additional information regarding this project will be made available on our website as the project progresses. Please go to the City’s webpage at http://www.cityofferndale.org for the most current information. If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

The B.O.B. Shop...

Buy Our Books, Buy Our Bargains, Building Our Building!
The Friends of the Ferndale Library announce the opening of the B.O.B. Shop, a unique fundraising store located at 2113 Main Street (the old Rome Pizza building located next door to Ferndale City Hall). Proceeds from the sale of items at the B.O.B. Shop will go to The New Ferndale Public Library Project. For more information regarding store hours, schedule, and drop off dates for donations, please contact the Ferndale Library at (360) 384-3647.

Nominate a Child to be Chief for a Day!

Do you know a child with a life threatening or chronic medical condition?

The Ferndale Police Department is looking for a child (ages 3-12) to sponsor and make Chief for a day!

For more information on this program, please contact Lt. Bill Hatchett at (360) 384-3390 or bhatchett@ferndalepd.org

Official 2010 City Budget Now Available

The City of Ferndale's 2010 Budget document has been published and is now available on our website.

View it here.

Prepare your family and home for a natural disaster

Whatcom County and its residents are subject to many disasters including floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, winter storms, HAZMAT incidences and power outages.

If a disaster occurs, emergency services and government agencies may not be able to respond immediately to your needs. Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. History has shown repeatedly that people who prepare experience less disruption when emergencies occur and are more likely to resume their lives more quickly than those who do not prepare.

Please read the Home Preparedness brochure and share it with your loved ones.

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