Topic: Environment
BLM Seeks Nominations to Monument Advisory Committee
Written on April 21, 2018 at 9:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lopez Island, Wash. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is seeking public nominations for eight open positions on the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC). The nomination period is open until June 4, 2018. Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) provide advice and recommendations for the BLM to consider on a Continue Reading
Great Islands Clean Up Day
Written on April 20, 2018 at 7:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s now official. Mayor Farhad Ghatan has proclaimed Sunday to be Great Islands Clean Up Day. Click the image above to see the official proclamation.
Community Climate Action Night Event
Written on April 20, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
April 28, 7 pm, San Juan Island Grange (152 First Street N, Friday Harbor) Learn more about climate action policy at the local, state, and national level and how to get involved. Featured speaker, Gwen Hanson, MD, leads the Bellevue chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby, an international nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national Continue Reading
Turn Island Paddle and Beach Clean Up
Written on April 18, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join San Juan Kayak Expeditions and paddle out to Turn Island Wildlife Refuge to clean up the beaches and trails. SJKE will provide double fiberglass kayaks, top of the line kayak gear, transportation to and from the launch site and beach instruction. Earth Day – April 22, 2018 from 12:30 to 3:30pm The trip starts Continue Reading
Green Drinks Celebrates San Juan’s Environmental and Agricultural Communities
Written on April 11, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The fields and seas are coming back to life after a long winter – it’s the perfect time to refresh your community connections at the Green Drinks Spring Party. All are welcome to join us at Brickworks (150 Nichols St., Friday Harbor) on Thursday April 19th from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. This is an upbeat, Continue Reading
Town will host Spring Cleanup
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to offer its residential refuse customers a one-time-only curbside pickup of items that are too large or too heavy for their refuse cans the week of April 23-27. “The Town saw an opportunity to encourage neighborhood cleanups and to assist our customers with their spring cleaning efforts,” said Continue Reading
Tree City USA
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor was named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to urban forest management. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. “Everyone benefits when Continue Reading
Arbor Day Tree Planting Event
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor will celebrate Arbor Day on Thursday, April 5th by planting new street trees on Court Street. Four European Hornbeams will be planted to replace the former street trees that needed to be removed earlier in the year. Following the ceremony, Town will be giving away locally cultivated Garry Oak seedlings. Continue Reading
Growing a Revolution
Written on March 27, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library present Growing A Revolution – Bringing Our Soil Back To Life by David R. Montgomery, Saturday, April 7th at 7:00 pm at the library. David R. Montgomery returns to San Juan Island just in time for gardeners and farmers who are busy preparing their soil for Continue Reading
Mount Grant Public Meeting
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Doug McCutchen from the Land Bank shares this request with you… Hello, If you have interest in Mount Grant, please take a look at the draft management plan (PDF) and provide constructive feedback. If you see something positive, please let us know. (Often we only hear about the negative responses.) Positive responses help us get Continue Reading
Letter from David D.
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Hikers, Walkers, Mount Grant Steering members of old, Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust (SJPT) Supporters and friends! As you may be aware, the Land Bank will be holding a public meeting this coming Monday, March 26, at 5:30pm at Brickworks to present the Mount Grant management plan to the public before it goes Continue Reading
Equinox
Written on March 20, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s the Vernal Equinox. At 9:15 AM Pacific time, the sun will cross the equator as it heads back into the northern hemisphere. Daytime and nighttime are equal today, but moving forward, light will conquer darkness and the days will be longer than the nights. Spring time, warmer weather… here it comes!
Crown Jewel Wilderness
Written on March 16, 2018 at 6:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Crown Jewel Wilderness: Creating North Cascades National Park by Lauren Danner Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library invite all the park’s aficionados to attend a book talk and slide show with author Lauren Danner at the Library on Wednesday, March 21, 7:00 pm. If you spend time in the park or simply Continue Reading
Washington State United Against Oil Spills and Fish Spills
Written on March 10, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The passage of SB 6269 marks another critical step forward to increase Washington state oil transportation safety. Similarly, the phase out of Atlantic salmon net pens in Washington received significant bi-partisan support. These bills represent a victory for Washington state and the Salish Sea. It is a call to decision makers in Washington and British Continue Reading
Comments Sought on Mount Grant Preserve DRAFT Management Plan
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank is inviting public comment on the Mount Grant Preserve DRAFT Management Plan and will hold a public meeting on Monday, March 26th at Brickworks from 5:30 to 6:30pm. We value public input in helping guide the long term care of our County’s conservation areas. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn Continue Reading
Job Opening: District Manager
Written on March 3, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Conservation District serves all of San Juan County and was founded in 1947. Our Mission is to work with San Juan County residents and partner agencies to develop and implement sustainable natural resource practices that protect and conserve our environment for today and tomorrow. As one of the States 45 non-regulatory Conservation Districts, we Continue Reading
BLM Seeks Nominations to Monument Advisory Committee
Written on April 21, 2018 at 9:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lopez Island, Wash. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is seeking public nominations for eight open positions on the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC). The nomination period is open until June 4, 2018. Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) provide advice and recommendations for the BLM to consider on a Continue Reading
Great Islands Clean Up Day
Written on April 20, 2018 at 7:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s now official. Mayor Farhad Ghatan has proclaimed Sunday to be Great Islands Clean Up Day. Click the image above to see the official proclamation.
Community Climate Action Night Event
Written on April 20, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
April 28, 7 pm, San Juan Island Grange (152 First Street N, Friday Harbor) Learn more about climate action policy at the local, state, and national level and how to get involved. Featured speaker, Gwen Hanson, MD, leads the Bellevue chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby, an international nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national Continue Reading
Turn Island Paddle and Beach Clean Up
Written on April 18, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join San Juan Kayak Expeditions and paddle out to Turn Island Wildlife Refuge to clean up the beaches and trails. SJKE will provide double fiberglass kayaks, top of the line kayak gear, transportation to and from the launch site and beach instruction. Earth Day – April 22, 2018 from 12:30 to 3:30pm The trip starts Continue Reading
Green Drinks Celebrates San Juan’s Environmental and Agricultural Communities
Written on April 11, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The fields and seas are coming back to life after a long winter – it’s the perfect time to refresh your community connections at the Green Drinks Spring Party. All are welcome to join us at Brickworks (150 Nichols St., Friday Harbor) on Thursday April 19th from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. This is an upbeat, Continue Reading
Town will host Spring Cleanup
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to offer its residential refuse customers a one-time-only curbside pickup of items that are too large or too heavy for their refuse cans the week of April 23-27. “The Town saw an opportunity to encourage neighborhood cleanups and to assist our customers with their spring cleaning efforts,” said Continue Reading
Tree City USA
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor was named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to urban forest management. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. “Everyone benefits when Continue Reading
Arbor Day Tree Planting Event
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor will celebrate Arbor Day on Thursday, April 5th by planting new street trees on Court Street. Four European Hornbeams will be planted to replace the former street trees that needed to be removed earlier in the year. Following the ceremony, Town will be giving away locally cultivated Garry Oak seedlings. Continue Reading
Growing a Revolution
Written on March 27, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library present Growing A Revolution – Bringing Our Soil Back To Life by David R. Montgomery, Saturday, April 7th at 7:00 pm at the library. David R. Montgomery returns to San Juan Island just in time for gardeners and farmers who are busy preparing their soil for Continue Reading
Mount Grant Public Meeting
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Doug McCutchen from the Land Bank shares this request with you… Hello, If you have interest in Mount Grant, please take a look at the draft management plan (PDF) and provide constructive feedback. If you see something positive, please let us know. (Often we only hear about the negative responses.) Positive responses help us get Continue Reading
Letter from David D.
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Hikers, Walkers, Mount Grant Steering members of old, Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust (SJPT) Supporters and friends! As you may be aware, the Land Bank will be holding a public meeting this coming Monday, March 26, at 5:30pm at Brickworks to present the Mount Grant management plan to the public before it goes Continue Reading
Equinox
Written on March 20, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s the Vernal Equinox. At 9:15 AM Pacific time, the sun will cross the equator as it heads back into the northern hemisphere. Daytime and nighttime are equal today, but moving forward, light will conquer darkness and the days will be longer than the nights. Spring time, warmer weather… here it comes!
Crown Jewel Wilderness
Written on March 16, 2018 at 6:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Crown Jewel Wilderness: Creating North Cascades National Park by Lauren Danner Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library invite all the park’s aficionados to attend a book talk and slide show with author Lauren Danner at the Library on Wednesday, March 21, 7:00 pm. If you spend time in the park or simply Continue Reading
Washington State United Against Oil Spills and Fish Spills
Written on March 10, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The passage of SB 6269 marks another critical step forward to increase Washington state oil transportation safety. Similarly, the phase out of Atlantic salmon net pens in Washington received significant bi-partisan support. These bills represent a victory for Washington state and the Salish Sea. It is a call to decision makers in Washington and British Continue Reading
Comments Sought on Mount Grant Preserve DRAFT Management Plan
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank is inviting public comment on the Mount Grant Preserve DRAFT Management Plan and will hold a public meeting on Monday, March 26th at Brickworks from 5:30 to 6:30pm. We value public input in helping guide the long term care of our County’s conservation areas. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn Continue Reading
Job Opening: District Manager
Written on March 3, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Conservation District serves all of San Juan County and was founded in 1947. Our Mission is to work with San Juan County residents and partner agencies to develop and implement sustainable natural resource practices that protect and conserve our environment for today and tomorrow. As one of the States 45 non-regulatory Conservation Districts, we Continue Reading