Topic: Environment
NPS Issues Decision on the American Camp Visitor Center Replacement Project
Written on March 7, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA – San Juan Island National Historical Park today announced the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the 2018 Replace American Camp Temporary Visitor Center Environmental Assessment (EA). The FONSI, which was signed by National Park Service Pacific West Regional Director Stan Austin, identifies the selected alternative and is Continue Reading
An Update from the Islands’ Oil Spill Association
Written on March 6, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In Eastsound on February 26th nearly 30 people from a range of backgrounds and skillsets gathered for the second monthly meeting of the 2019 Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) Action Team. This group of interested volunteers has been working tirelessly since the beginning of the year in an effort to revitalize IOSA’s ability to respond Continue Reading
A River’s Last Chance
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series – Best of the Fest – Tuesday, March 5th at the Grange at 7:00 pm A River’s Last Chance: A Story of Salmon, Timber, Weed and Wine along the Mighty Eel River – the award winning film about saving our Salmon and rivers. The Eel River in Northern California Continue Reading
Garry Oak Lecture Series
Written on February 28, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Garry Oak Prairie: A Unique Habitat (Lecture Series) What are Garry Oaks and how do Garry Oak habitats support the ecology of the San Juan Islands and the Pacific Northwest? Join experts from San Juan Island and beyond March 8,15, 22 and 29 at the San Juan Island Grange to learn about the history of Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talk
Written on February 28, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Adam Summers – The Sea: Inspiration for Art and Science Dr. Adam Summers, who runs the Comparative Vertebrate Biomechanics Lab at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, will present a naturalist’s opinion on nature as a source of inspiration for art and science. Monday, March 4 at 7 pm San Juan Island Library Free Refreshments will Continue Reading
Friends Celebrates 40 Years
Written on February 27, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, This year Friends of the San Juans celebrates 40 years of protecting and restoring the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea for people and nature. Over the next few months our members will be sharing their memories about the role Friends has played to protect what they love about the islands. These Continue Reading
Calling all Tree-Loving, Bunny-Hugging, Dirt Worshipers!
Written on February 26, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget — it’s award season here in the San Juans! The Oscars have nothing on the Finnies. Know someone who deserves to walk the stewardship red carpet? Nominate them for a Good Steward Award! Since 2008, the Good Steward Awards, affectionately known as “Finnies,” have been sponsored by the Stewardship Network of the San Continue Reading
English Camp at Rest
Written on February 25, 2019 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Miller shares this view of English Camp taken on Saturday morning just when the sun broke through the clouds. Thanks John!
Green Tips to Help You Find an Eco-Friendlier New Home
Written on February 24, 2019 at 8:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This guest post was written by Neil Stawski… If you are looking to live a greener life, there’s no better place to start than your home. This is why it’s important for home buyers to be on the lookout for features that can help lessen their impact on the environment. Not sure what those features Continue Reading
Court Ruling Clears Hurdle toward Lasting Protections for Puget Sound Shorelines
Written on February 8, 2019 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Katie Fleming at the Friends of the San Juans for sending us this report… On February 6, a federal judge rejected an effort by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its refusal to adequately protect shoreline areas in Puget Sound. The Court’s decision means the lawsuit, which charges that Continue Reading
Welcome Jennifer Barcelos
Written on February 1, 2019 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of the San Juans is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Barcelos as incoming staff attorney and Director of Law and Policy. Following a nationwide search for a transformative leader, Jennifer Barcelos has joined our team as Director of Law and Policy. In her new role, Jennifer will be responsible for protecting the Continue Reading
7th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit
Written on January 24, 2019 at 9:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit returns to San Juan Island February 2nd and 3rd for the 7th year of education and celebration of the islands’ food and farming communities. Offering a selection of twenty different workshops and sessions, this year’s Summit is sure to have something for everyone engaged with our local food system. Continue Reading
Master Gardeners Native Plant Sale
Written on January 21, 2019 at 9:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Interested in using native plants in your landscape? There are many wonderful reasons to use PNW natives: they are often long lived and don’t need maintenance, they provide year-round color and garden interest, they can be used to stabilize hillsides and prevent erosion, and some are drought and heat tolerant, helpful in a warming Continue Reading
SMP is Compliant
Written on January 18, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
WA State determines San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program is compliant with state law On January 8, 2019, the State Growth Management Hearings Board found that San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program including its shoreline management regulations comply with the State’s Shoreline Management Act. San Juan County adopted Ordinance 21 – 2018 that addressed areas Continue Reading
Letter from OPALCO
Written on January 12, 2019 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF: Electrify the San Juan Islands Ferry Routes FIRST Don’t delay protection of the Salish Sea The current WS Ferries Long range plan for deploying electric ferries puts the San Juan routes last on the list. Why lose decades in our efforts to protect the Salish Sea – and all of the species who depend Continue Reading
Local Research Finds New Forage Fish Spawning Beaches
Written on January 9, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you know that our local sand and gravel beaches nurture incubating fish eggs? These eggs are virtually undetectable to the naked eye and come from two species of marine fish – surf smelt and Pacific sand lance. These species are among those referred to as “forage fish” for the vital role they play in Continue Reading
NPS Issues Decision on the American Camp Visitor Center Replacement Project
Written on March 7, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA – San Juan Island National Historical Park today announced the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the 2018 Replace American Camp Temporary Visitor Center Environmental Assessment (EA). The FONSI, which was signed by National Park Service Pacific West Regional Director Stan Austin, identifies the selected alternative and is Continue Reading
An Update from the Islands’ Oil Spill Association
Written on March 6, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In Eastsound on February 26th nearly 30 people from a range of backgrounds and skillsets gathered for the second monthly meeting of the 2019 Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) Action Team. This group of interested volunteers has been working tirelessly since the beginning of the year in an effort to revitalize IOSA’s ability to respond Continue Reading
A River’s Last Chance
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series – Best of the Fest – Tuesday, March 5th at the Grange at 7:00 pm A River’s Last Chance: A Story of Salmon, Timber, Weed and Wine along the Mighty Eel River – the award winning film about saving our Salmon and rivers. The Eel River in Northern California Continue Reading
Garry Oak Lecture Series
Written on February 28, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Garry Oak Prairie: A Unique Habitat (Lecture Series) What are Garry Oaks and how do Garry Oak habitats support the ecology of the San Juan Islands and the Pacific Northwest? Join experts from San Juan Island and beyond March 8,15, 22 and 29 at the San Juan Island Grange to learn about the history of Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talk
Written on February 28, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Adam Summers – The Sea: Inspiration for Art and Science Dr. Adam Summers, who runs the Comparative Vertebrate Biomechanics Lab at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, will present a naturalist’s opinion on nature as a source of inspiration for art and science. Monday, March 4 at 7 pm San Juan Island Library Free Refreshments will Continue Reading
Friends Celebrates 40 Years
Written on February 27, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, This year Friends of the San Juans celebrates 40 years of protecting and restoring the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea for people and nature. Over the next few months our members will be sharing their memories about the role Friends has played to protect what they love about the islands. These Continue Reading
Calling all Tree-Loving, Bunny-Hugging, Dirt Worshipers!
Written on February 26, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget — it’s award season here in the San Juans! The Oscars have nothing on the Finnies. Know someone who deserves to walk the stewardship red carpet? Nominate them for a Good Steward Award! Since 2008, the Good Steward Awards, affectionately known as “Finnies,” have been sponsored by the Stewardship Network of the San Continue Reading
English Camp at Rest
Written on February 25, 2019 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Miller shares this view of English Camp taken on Saturday morning just when the sun broke through the clouds. Thanks John!
Green Tips to Help You Find an Eco-Friendlier New Home
Written on February 24, 2019 at 8:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This guest post was written by Neil Stawski… If you are looking to live a greener life, there’s no better place to start than your home. This is why it’s important for home buyers to be on the lookout for features that can help lessen their impact on the environment. Not sure what those features Continue Reading
Court Ruling Clears Hurdle toward Lasting Protections for Puget Sound Shorelines
Written on February 8, 2019 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Katie Fleming at the Friends of the San Juans for sending us this report… On February 6, a federal judge rejected an effort by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its refusal to adequately protect shoreline areas in Puget Sound. The Court’s decision means the lawsuit, which charges that Continue Reading
Welcome Jennifer Barcelos
Written on February 1, 2019 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of the San Juans is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Barcelos as incoming staff attorney and Director of Law and Policy. Following a nationwide search for a transformative leader, Jennifer Barcelos has joined our team as Director of Law and Policy. In her new role, Jennifer will be responsible for protecting the Continue Reading
7th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit
Written on January 24, 2019 at 9:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit returns to San Juan Island February 2nd and 3rd for the 7th year of education and celebration of the islands’ food and farming communities. Offering a selection of twenty different workshops and sessions, this year’s Summit is sure to have something for everyone engaged with our local food system. Continue Reading
Master Gardeners Native Plant Sale
Written on January 21, 2019 at 9:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Interested in using native plants in your landscape? There are many wonderful reasons to use PNW natives: they are often long lived and don’t need maintenance, they provide year-round color and garden interest, they can be used to stabilize hillsides and prevent erosion, and some are drought and heat tolerant, helpful in a warming Continue Reading
SMP is Compliant
Written on January 18, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
WA State determines San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program is compliant with state law On January 8, 2019, the State Growth Management Hearings Board found that San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program including its shoreline management regulations comply with the State’s Shoreline Management Act. San Juan County adopted Ordinance 21 – 2018 that addressed areas Continue Reading
Letter from OPALCO
Written on January 12, 2019 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF: Electrify the San Juan Islands Ferry Routes FIRST Don’t delay protection of the Salish Sea The current WS Ferries Long range plan for deploying electric ferries puts the San Juan routes last on the list. Why lose decades in our efforts to protect the Salish Sea – and all of the species who depend Continue Reading
Local Research Finds New Forage Fish Spawning Beaches
Written on January 9, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you know that our local sand and gravel beaches nurture incubating fish eggs? These eggs are virtually undetectable to the naked eye and come from two species of marine fish – surf smelt and Pacific sand lance. These species are among those referred to as “forage fish” for the vital role they play in Continue Reading