tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918525686914890618.post3138174045217566064..comments2013-10-17T13:01:27.124-07:00Comments on Just Visiting - Puget Sound, WA: Birch BayGirlWithCurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05968299245500251849noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918525686914890618.post-70915351478645529782009-11-30T13:50:12.136-08:002009-11-30T13:50:12.136-08:00Lisa,
Thank you for the brief education and your ...Lisa,<br /><br />Thank you for the brief education and your explanation of that gargantuan facility (BP Cherry Point Refinery)! Its presence had us seriously concerned.<br /><br />I'm really happy with the website you referenced and I think Tim and I will return to Birch Bay in the future for a second and more thorough visit. <br /><br />Your comment was a huge eye-opener and very much appreciated. Thank you! <br /><br />Lacey AndersonGirlWithCurlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968299245500251849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918525686914890618.post-40085273838611990652009-11-30T09:18:42.824-08:002009-11-30T09:18:42.824-08:00Hello GirlWithCurls,
Sorry you were so misinforme...Hello GirlWithCurls,<br /><br />Sorry you were so misinformed about the Birch Bay area, especially regarding what you refer to as a "toxic waste facility" at Cherry Point near Birch Bay. The facility you refer to is the BP Cherry Point Refinery, and in no way are they any sort of toxic waste facility! In fact - there are hundreds of acres of stream/watershed restoration projects between the refinery and the bay that are owned and resotration paid for by the refinery. <br /><br />The type of shellfish closure we are currently experiencing has absolutely nothing to do with the refinery. <br /><br />While we appreciate your willingness to visit our excellent clamming beaches, a more thorough check of the curent conditions could have saved you the drive during our current beach closure which like most of the state is for marine biotoxin not pollution. <br /><br />Can I recommend that you make a note of this link: http://birchbaychamber.com/clamming.html which has links and phone numbers to find out current closures and seasonal shellfish information. <br /><br />It may also surprise you to learn that Birch Bay is not a city at all, but an unincorprated part of Whatcom County. Most of what we do we do as volunteers. Generations of families have found Birch Bay an excellent place to recreate and share their vacations. We encourage you to give us another chance to make a better impression! <br /><br />If we can be of further information please do not hesitate to contact the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce at 360-371-5004 or by email at Info@birchbaychamber.com.<br /><br />Thanks for the opportunity to comment!<br />Lisa Guthrie<br />President, Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and Birch Bay residentLisa Guthriehttp://www.birchbaychamber.comnoreply@blogger.com