Topic: Enviro Corner
Shoreline Workshop
Written on September 10, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Free Workshop for Shoreline Property Owners and Managers September 24th Interested in learning more about your shoreline property and how it can help feed salmon, seabirds and orca? Join engineering geologist and shoreline erosion management expert Jim Johannessen of Coastal Geologic Services and nearshore habitat biologist Tina Whitman of Friends of the San Juans for Continue Reading
Orca Friendly Products at Ace!
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pacific Whale Watch Association and Ace Hardware stores in Anacortes and Friday Harbor, WA Launch “Orca Friendly Products” Ace is the place for… saving orcas! In a unique partnership, Ace Hardware is partnering with the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) in helping its customers find “Orca Friendly” products in its stores. The pilot project will Continue Reading
Burn Ban Now in Effect
Written on August 17, 2016 at 4:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the high heat and low fuel moisture levels, all of San Juan County will be at the EXTREME fire hazard level. Therefore, no fires, including recreational fires, are allowed at this time. Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal
BioBlitz is Coming to San Juan Island
Written on May 12, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Update Staff
Grab your magnifying glass and explore nature in San Juan Island National Historical Park, like never before! On May 20-21, national parks across the country, including San Juan Island, will participate in the National Parks BioBlitz. BioBlitz is a fun, fast-paced biological survey of a park’s creepers and crawlers, plants and pollinators, mammals and more! Continue Reading
Shoreline Landowner Workshop
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shoreline erosion management focus of free workshop Shoreline landowners of San Juan County communities are invited to attend a free workshop on shoreline erosion management from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at The Orcas Fire & Rescue Meeting Room, 45 Lavender Ln., Eastsound. The workshop is free but registration is requested by Continue Reading
Litter Free By the Sea
Written on April 29, 2016 at 11:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lori Stokes shares this recap of last week’s clean up event on the islands… Co-organizers of the sixth annual Great Islands Clean-Up on San Juan Island — Lori Stokes, Jana Marks, and David Dehlendorf — would like to thank our island’s approximately 300 volunteers who participated this year, helping to make San Juan Island “litter-free Continue Reading
6th Graders Presentation
Written on April 28, 2016 at 5:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
FHES 6th graders, in collaboration with the Kwiaht organization, will be hosting a Pollinator Celebration, a Honey Tasting and a Research Garden Dedication, onFriday, April 29th from 9:00 to 11:00 am. The Research Garden Dedication from the 6th graders to the supporting organizations of Kwiaht and San Juan Public Schools Foundation begins at 9:30. Also, a special Continue Reading
Litter-Free by the Sea
Written on April 9, 2016 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars! It’s time for the 2016 Great Islands Clean-Up… our annual spring-cleaning! And again this year, both Orcas and Lopez will be joining San Juan in the event! The specific information about San Juan Island’s effort is as follows: When: Saturday, April 23, 9 am – noon Where: All island roadsides and beaches Continue Reading
The Great Islands Clean Up
Written on March 12, 2015 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just a quick note here to let you know to Save the Date! The Great Islands Clean Up, (yes, that’s right – “Islands” with an ‘s’) is coming up on Saturday, April 18, from 9:00 am until noon. More information will follow as the time draws closer, but for now – you know that’s the Continue Reading
Tide Bites
Written on March 10, 2015 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an excerpt from this month’s University of Washington Labs Tide Bites newsletter, written by Petra Ditsche… Years ago when I stepped into a river and experienced the strong forces of the current, I wondered how animals are able to live in such a challenging environment. This experience stayed with me, and the interplay of Continue Reading
Nearly 100,000 Comments
Written on January 25, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Katie Fleming of FRIENDS of the San Juans just sent over this press release: Almost 100,000 Comments Submitted Asking for Broad Look at Proposed Coal Export Terminal Voices from across the county, state, and country have weighed in on the “cradle to grave” impacts of coal export. The public comment period for the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) Environmental Continue Reading
Disseminating the Information
Written on January 16, 2013 at 5:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving Update reporter Louise Dustrude got a chance to catch up with Jill, Ann and Louisa to find out what they were up to, and she turns in this report: Wearing orange safety vests, Louisa Nishitani, Ann Jarrell, and Jill Johnson were working the ferry lanes on Monday, handing out information about the proposed Cherry Continue Reading
Speaking of Sandy…
Written on November 4, 2012 at 3:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from Rob Simpson: Many scientists are saying that lethal storms such as Hurricane Sandy are going to become more common in our immediate future. Most attribute this to excess carbon in the atmosphere heating things up and destabilizing our weather systems. But, there is another factor at work here. GeoEngineering has been Continue Reading
Someone else to look out for, with all the cold…
Written on January 16, 2012 at 5:16 pm, by Ian Byington
One of the most knowledgeable bird experts on San Juan Island is Susan Vernon, and she just checked in with a thought about one of our smaller friends: Hi Ian, I thought I would jot you a note regarding the overwintering Anna’s Hummingbirds on the island now. I suspect some folks don’t know we have Continue Reading
Watch how the snow blows in….
Written on January 16, 2012 at 10:26 am, by Ian Byington
Brendan at the County’s Department of Emergency Management has issued a heads up on the week ahead (you can “like” his Facebook page here; you can sign up for e-mails from him here): Monday morning: Too soon to know for sure, but the Weather Service is forecasting a major snowstorm for Wednesday. Computer models are Continue Reading
The 2011 Inter-tribal Canoe Journey…on its way to San Juan Island
Written on July 19, 2011 at 5:15 am, by Ian Byington
This annual event is a super reminder of both our roots in the area, and the chances for a positive future, as First Nations folks come to visit…here’s more from Stephanie Buffum from the Friends of the San Juans: This Thursday-Sunday over 200 coast Salish tribes will be paddling through the San Juans from Vancouver Continue Reading
It’s the season for Harbor Seal pupping…
Written on June 20, 2011 at 10:29 pm, by Ian Byington
Just got this note from Amy Traxler with the Marine Stranding Network: Once again, harbor seal pupping season in San Juan County is fast approaching. Pups in the San Juans are born on off-shore rocks and reefs and depend on their mother’s milk for the first 3-4 weeks of their life. At that point, the Continue Reading
Remember Alabama…
Written on April 29, 2011 at 5:45 am, by Ian Byington
With royal weddings & basketball playoffs & hockey playoffs & all kinds of other things going on, let’s don’t forget that there are people hurting in the South, where those tornados tore stores & houses & dreams from their foundations and scattered them across the countryside. Most of my family graduated from the University in Continue Reading
Paddle!
Written on April 27, 2011 at 12:38 am, by Ian Byington
Well, the sun’s out & the sky is blue, so it’s time for paddling, too! Here’s more from Martha, as they get underway this week: You don’t have to go to Hawaii to paddle a Hawaiian-style outrigger canoe! The San Juan Canoe and Kayak Club has a Youth Paddling Team. From April 28th to June Continue Reading
The Cleanup wrapup – looking good!
Written on April 26, 2011 at 8:17 am, by Ian Byington
I love it that there are people like Stephanie (she works at Harrison House/Tucker House) who think up ideas like The Great Island Cleanup & then make them happen – it’s people like her who make this a great place to live! Thank you, Stephanie! She filed this report about how it all turned out: Continue Reading
most this amazing day….
Written on April 25, 2011 at 6:43 am, by Ian Byington
years ago, when I went to university there was this poem, scribbled & sketched & written on a scrap of paper on the wall in the first room i ever stayed in away from home i remembered it so i could read it my eyes closed, and my heart open here it is, as words Continue Reading
Happy Earth Day!
Written on April 22, 2011 at 7:43 am, by Ian Byington
Time to plan the birthday cake. Then plan how many mouths can we feed. Really. As the sun rises on our beautiful island, I hope you have good & meaningful things planned for this day celebrating the planet that holds us, that sustains us, that offers us the wonder of the colors of changing seasons, Continue Reading
Shoreline Workshop
Written on September 10, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Free Workshop for Shoreline Property Owners and Managers September 24th Interested in learning more about your shoreline property and how it can help feed salmon, seabirds and orca? Join engineering geologist and shoreline erosion management expert Jim Johannessen of Coastal Geologic Services and nearshore habitat biologist Tina Whitman of Friends of the San Juans for Continue Reading
Orca Friendly Products at Ace!
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pacific Whale Watch Association and Ace Hardware stores in Anacortes and Friday Harbor, WA Launch “Orca Friendly Products” Ace is the place for… saving orcas! In a unique partnership, Ace Hardware is partnering with the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) in helping its customers find “Orca Friendly” products in its stores. The pilot project will Continue Reading
Burn Ban Now in Effect
Written on August 17, 2016 at 4:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the high heat and low fuel moisture levels, all of San Juan County will be at the EXTREME fire hazard level. Therefore, no fires, including recreational fires, are allowed at this time. Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal
BioBlitz is Coming to San Juan Island
Written on May 12, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Update Staff
Grab your magnifying glass and explore nature in San Juan Island National Historical Park, like never before! On May 20-21, national parks across the country, including San Juan Island, will participate in the National Parks BioBlitz. BioBlitz is a fun, fast-paced biological survey of a park’s creepers and crawlers, plants and pollinators, mammals and more! Continue Reading
Shoreline Landowner Workshop
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shoreline erosion management focus of free workshop Shoreline landowners of San Juan County communities are invited to attend a free workshop on shoreline erosion management from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at The Orcas Fire & Rescue Meeting Room, 45 Lavender Ln., Eastsound. The workshop is free but registration is requested by Continue Reading
Litter Free By the Sea
Written on April 29, 2016 at 11:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lori Stokes shares this recap of last week’s clean up event on the islands… Co-organizers of the sixth annual Great Islands Clean-Up on San Juan Island — Lori Stokes, Jana Marks, and David Dehlendorf — would like to thank our island’s approximately 300 volunteers who participated this year, helping to make San Juan Island “litter-free Continue Reading
6th Graders Presentation
Written on April 28, 2016 at 5:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
FHES 6th graders, in collaboration with the Kwiaht organization, will be hosting a Pollinator Celebration, a Honey Tasting and a Research Garden Dedication, onFriday, April 29th from 9:00 to 11:00 am. The Research Garden Dedication from the 6th graders to the supporting organizations of Kwiaht and San Juan Public Schools Foundation begins at 9:30. Also, a special Continue Reading
Litter-Free by the Sea
Written on April 9, 2016 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars! It’s time for the 2016 Great Islands Clean-Up… our annual spring-cleaning! And again this year, both Orcas and Lopez will be joining San Juan in the event! The specific information about San Juan Island’s effort is as follows: When: Saturday, April 23, 9 am – noon Where: All island roadsides and beaches Continue Reading
The Great Islands Clean Up
Written on March 12, 2015 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just a quick note here to let you know to Save the Date! The Great Islands Clean Up, (yes, that’s right – “Islands” with an ‘s’) is coming up on Saturday, April 18, from 9:00 am until noon. More information will follow as the time draws closer, but for now – you know that’s the Continue Reading
Tide Bites
Written on March 10, 2015 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an excerpt from this month’s University of Washington Labs Tide Bites newsletter, written by Petra Ditsche… Years ago when I stepped into a river and experienced the strong forces of the current, I wondered how animals are able to live in such a challenging environment. This experience stayed with me, and the interplay of Continue Reading
Nearly 100,000 Comments
Written on January 25, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Katie Fleming of FRIENDS of the San Juans just sent over this press release: Almost 100,000 Comments Submitted Asking for Broad Look at Proposed Coal Export Terminal Voices from across the county, state, and country have weighed in on the “cradle to grave” impacts of coal export. The public comment period for the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) Environmental Continue Reading
Disseminating the Information
Written on January 16, 2013 at 5:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving Update reporter Louise Dustrude got a chance to catch up with Jill, Ann and Louisa to find out what they were up to, and she turns in this report: Wearing orange safety vests, Louisa Nishitani, Ann Jarrell, and Jill Johnson were working the ferry lanes on Monday, handing out information about the proposed Cherry Continue Reading
Speaking of Sandy…
Written on November 4, 2012 at 3:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from Rob Simpson: Many scientists are saying that lethal storms such as Hurricane Sandy are going to become more common in our immediate future. Most attribute this to excess carbon in the atmosphere heating things up and destabilizing our weather systems. But, there is another factor at work here. GeoEngineering has been Continue Reading
Someone else to look out for, with all the cold…
Written on January 16, 2012 at 5:16 pm, by Ian Byington
One of the most knowledgeable bird experts on San Juan Island is Susan Vernon, and she just checked in with a thought about one of our smaller friends: Hi Ian, I thought I would jot you a note regarding the overwintering Anna’s Hummingbirds on the island now. I suspect some folks don’t know we have Continue Reading
Watch how the snow blows in….
Written on January 16, 2012 at 10:26 am, by Ian Byington
Brendan at the County’s Department of Emergency Management has issued a heads up on the week ahead (you can “like” his Facebook page here; you can sign up for e-mails from him here): Monday morning: Too soon to know for sure, but the Weather Service is forecasting a major snowstorm for Wednesday. Computer models are Continue Reading
The 2011 Inter-tribal Canoe Journey…on its way to San Juan Island
Written on July 19, 2011 at 5:15 am, by Ian Byington
This annual event is a super reminder of both our roots in the area, and the chances for a positive future, as First Nations folks come to visit…here’s more from Stephanie Buffum from the Friends of the San Juans: This Thursday-Sunday over 200 coast Salish tribes will be paddling through the San Juans from Vancouver Continue Reading
It’s the season for Harbor Seal pupping…
Written on June 20, 2011 at 10:29 pm, by Ian Byington
Just got this note from Amy Traxler with the Marine Stranding Network: Once again, harbor seal pupping season in San Juan County is fast approaching. Pups in the San Juans are born on off-shore rocks and reefs and depend on their mother’s milk for the first 3-4 weeks of their life. At that point, the Continue Reading
Remember Alabama…
Written on April 29, 2011 at 5:45 am, by Ian Byington
With royal weddings & basketball playoffs & hockey playoffs & all kinds of other things going on, let’s don’t forget that there are people hurting in the South, where those tornados tore stores & houses & dreams from their foundations and scattered them across the countryside. Most of my family graduated from the University in Continue Reading
Paddle!
Written on April 27, 2011 at 12:38 am, by Ian Byington
Well, the sun’s out & the sky is blue, so it’s time for paddling, too! Here’s more from Martha, as they get underway this week: You don’t have to go to Hawaii to paddle a Hawaiian-style outrigger canoe! The San Juan Canoe and Kayak Club has a Youth Paddling Team. From April 28th to June Continue Reading
The Cleanup wrapup – looking good!
Written on April 26, 2011 at 8:17 am, by Ian Byington
I love it that there are people like Stephanie (she works at Harrison House/Tucker House) who think up ideas like The Great Island Cleanup & then make them happen – it’s people like her who make this a great place to live! Thank you, Stephanie! She filed this report about how it all turned out: Continue Reading
most this amazing day….
Written on April 25, 2011 at 6:43 am, by Ian Byington
years ago, when I went to university there was this poem, scribbled & sketched & written on a scrap of paper on the wall in the first room i ever stayed in away from home i remembered it so i could read it my eyes closed, and my heart open here it is, as words Continue Reading
Happy Earth Day!
Written on April 22, 2011 at 7:43 am, by Ian Byington
Time to plan the birthday cake. Then plan how many mouths can we feed. Really. As the sun rises on our beautiful island, I hope you have good & meaningful things planned for this day celebrating the planet that holds us, that sustains us, that offers us the wonder of the colors of changing seasons, Continue Reading