For Whatcom, wells allowed to 3,000 gallons, with $500 fee

But within a year, watershed plan is needed   WHATCOM ­— County Executive Jack Louws, with staff, got busy Friday determining the impacts of the new “Hirst fix” law on Whatcom County. This is a statement that was issued by the county in mid-afternoon:   “The Washington State Legislature successfully passed a bill last night that includes…