Whatcom County, WA sent this bulletin at 07/09/2025 02:59 PM PDT
The Washington State Department of Ecology has filed for a water adjudication under RCW 90.03.140 and RCW 90.44.220 for the WRIA 1 Nooksack Basin in Whatcom County Superior Court. Given the large size of the case and the number of parties involved, the Court will be guided by concerns of judicial economy, efficiency, and resolving the adjudication in as short a time as the complexity and scope of the case allow. We aim to make the process as seamless as possible for both legal professionals and non-lawyer participants.
Whatcom County Superior Court will utilize GovDelivery to provide general court communications regarding the adjudication. This will include email notifications of the monthly docket sheet publication (as explained in the 4/3/25 Scheduling Order), hearing information, links to instructional materials supporting the Guide and File and E-File processes, and links to any plain-language orders (which are reference tools written in clear, easy-to-understand language). GovDelivery provides those who have signed up to receive newsletters with the most up-to-date information from Whatcom County Superior Court regarding the adjudication.
Next Water Adjudication Hearings:
July 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Whatcom County Superior Court (re: stay order filed 4/3/25)
Use Guide and File* to fill out your court claim form. After you're finished, you can then download your pdf and file your claim with the court via eFile or in-person.
Use eFileWA to file documents electronically to the court clerk. Be aware that you will need to register for an account prior to participating in this action.
