Sustainability Archives - Page 2 of 43

Governor’s San Juan visit focuses on climate change, Climate Commitment Act

By News Source|2024-08-31T15:33:16-07:00August 31st, 2024|4 Comments

The Green Economy is hungry for copper—and people are stealing, fighting, and dying to feed it

By News Source|2024-08-27T14:13:14-07:00August 31st, 2024|15 Comments

Some things about this Eastsound Water recall activity

By Community|2024-08-30T14:17:37-07:00August 31st, 2024|6 Comments

State officials scramble after discovering highly invasive species capable of wiping out major West Coast industry

By Community|2024-08-29T16:12:03-07:00August 30th, 2024|Comments Off

Resiliency planning for San Juan Islands included in transformational $73.6MM-Federal Climate Award

By Community|2024-08-29T11:25:38-07:00August 29th, 2024|2 Comments

U.S. officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of barred owls to save another species from extinction

By News Source|2024-08-28T12:46:39-07:00August 28th, 2024|8 Comments

7 steps to what a real renewable energy transition looks like

By News Source|2024-08-27T12:35:36-07:00August 27th, 2024|8 Comments

Of Leaks and Lies: A looming nuclear catastrophe threatens PNW

By News Source|2024-08-24T15:06:57-07:00August 25th, 2024|3 Comments

Update from The Exchange

By Community|2024-08-23T14:47:33-07:00August 24th, 2024|Comments Off

How it all went wrong for tourism

By News Source|2024-08-24T11:48:26-07:00August 24th, 2024|4 Comments

Guest Opinion | What will it take?

By Community|2024-08-23T14:08:54-07:00August 23rd, 2024|11 Comments

Apache Stronghold heads east on prayer journey to Supreme Court

By Community|2024-08-22T12:06:46-07:00August 22nd, 2024|Comments Off

Fire risk and climate change in the San Juan Islands

By Community|2024-08-21T15:06:29-07:00August 20th, 2024|Comments Off

State Democrat Environment and Climate Caucus adopts resolution to establish rights of the Snake River

By News Source|2024-08-16T18:52:24-07:00August 16th, 2024|9 Comments

More reasons to protect our eelgrass meadows

By Community|2024-08-14T13:17:41-07:00August 14th, 2024|1 Comment

County approves lease for Argyle lots

By News Source|2024-08-08T14:18:04-07:00August 9th, 2024|1 Comment

Friends of the San Juans unanimously endorses renewal of our Land Bank

By Community|2024-08-06T13:01:36-07:00August 6th, 2024|1 Comment

The man who brought home Earth: Stories of Bill Anders

By Community|2024-08-05T17:11:41-07:00August 5th, 2024|Comments Off

Indigenous communities catch lamprey at Willamette Falls every summer. That tradition could be in danger

By News Source|2024-07-28T15:46:56-07:00July 29th, 2024|Comments Off

Washington is giving tax breaks to data centers that threaten the state’s green energy push

By News Source|2024-07-28T12:03:18-07:00July 28th, 2024|Comments Off

Wildfire smoke safety tips

By Community|2024-07-26T12:16:59-07:00July 26th, 2024|Comments Off

Abbreviated return time of extreme events

By News Source|2024-07-19T16:02:42-07:00July 21st, 2024|Comments Off

Rating Bureau classification for Orcas Fire protection class reduced

By Community|2024-07-19T13:21:02-07:00July 19th, 2024|2 Comments

Calling local businesses and community members for Monthly Beach Cleanups at Jackson’s Beach

By Lin McNulty|2024-07-17T12:42:19-07:00July 17th, 2024|Comments Off

Transportation and climate change in the San Juan Islands

By Community|2024-07-23T11:08:28-07:00July 16th, 2024|18 Comments

Copenhagen may have cracked how to get tourists to behave: Free glasses of wine and kayaking

By News Source|2024-07-11T17:12:31-07:00July 12th, 2024|Comments Off

Fires banned on DNR-protected lands

By Community|2024-07-11T14:57:51-07:00July 11th, 2024|Comments Off

How Native nations forced federal investment in salmon reintroduction

By News Source|2024-07-10T16:13:06-07:00July 11th, 2024|Comments Off

Squirt guns and ‘go home’ signs: Barcelona residents take aim at tourists

By News Source|2024-07-10T15:07:24-07:00July 10th, 2024|8 Comments

Islanders launch campaign to renew Land Bank’s funding

By Community|2024-07-10T10:45:24-07:00July 9th, 2024|13 Comments

Why ‘deadbeat dam’ removals are so difficult in WA, PNW

By News Source|2024-07-07T10:30:42-07:00July 7th, 2024|Comments Off

Barcelona to ban apartment rentals to tourists in bid to cut housing costs

By News Source|2024-06-23T12:56:30-07:00June 24th, 2024|Comments Off

Biden-⁠Harris administration launches Task Force to advance historic commitment to restore wild salmon, other native fish in Columbia River Basin

By News Source|2024-06-20T14:29:52-07:00June 20th, 2024|Comments Off

Land Bank hosts public meeting and field trip

By Community|2024-06-18T16:43:56-07:00June 18th, 2024|Comments Off

Judge orders railway to pay Washington tribe nearly $400 million for trespassing with oil trains

By Community|2024-06-17T16:48:29-07:00June 17th, 2024|2 Comments

Eastsound Water Users will meet tomorrow

By Community|2024-06-17T13:15:34-07:00June 17th, 2024|Comments Off

Protect marine ecosystems & island resources; become a Green Boater today

By Community|2024-06-16T13:08:41-07:00June 16th, 2024|Comments Off

Support local renewable energy projects

By Community|2024-06-17T14:00:03-07:00June 15th, 2024|6 Comments

Scientists uncover lasting impact of monumental dam removal project

By News Source|2024-06-11T17:02:12-07:00June 12th, 2024|Comments Off

Earthrise | We need your help!

By Community|2024-06-11T12:17:29-07:00June 11th, 2024|5 Comments

Let’s combat invasive European green crab

By Community|2024-06-05T13:31:40-07:00June 5th, 2024|Comments Off

Weather weirding & homeowner’s insurance

By Community|2024-06-03T18:41:40-07:00June 3rd, 2024|1 Comment

OPALCO upgrades Friday Harbor Substation for Future Power Demands

By Community|2024-05-30T15:58:11-07:00May 31st, 2024|Comments Off

After chronic decline, feds agree Alaskan Chinook may require protection under Endangered Species Act

By News Source|2024-05-25T13:27:45-07:00May 25th, 2024|2 Comments

Orcas residents create an internship for a greener future

By News Source|2024-05-23T13:13:34-07:00May 23rd, 2024|3 Comments

Reminder: Community Preparedness Forum tomorrow

By Community|2024-05-21T12:45:19-07:00May 21st, 2024|Comments Off

OPALCO proposes to harness tidal power for San Juans

By News Source|2024-05-16T12:32:38-07:00May 16th, 2024|2 Comments

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue team up with DNR for Wildfire Ready Neighbors program

By Community|2024-05-10T13:49:45-07:00May 10th, 2024|Comments Off

Fueling Action: San Juan County gets prepared with Wildfire Ready Neighbors launch

By News Source|2024-05-09T10:22:42-07:00May 9th, 2024|Comments Off

Environment Canada agrees to priority assessment for chemical linked to salmon deaths

By News Source|2024-05-08T14:43:05-07:00May 8th, 2024|Comments Off

County launches climate resilience planning with community survey

By Community|2024-05-08T13:49:30-07:00May 8th, 2024|Comments Off

Mother’s Day | Fish have mothers, too

By Community|2024-05-06T12:25:18-07:00May 6th, 2024|Comments Off

State instant rebate program to help more consumers choose electric vehicles

By News Source|2024-05-04T13:44:31-07:00May 4th, 2024|2 Comments

Storm-battered county road on Lopez target of relocation efforts

By News Source|2024-05-03T15:58:58-07:00May 3rd, 2024|Comments Off

OPALCO annual member festival a huge success

By Community|2024-05-02T11:05:17-07:00May 2nd, 2024|Comments Off

Orca Action Month features clean water, healthy futures

By Community|2024-05-15T12:25:47-07:00May 2nd, 2024|Comments Off

Crescent Beach Preserve Stewardship and Management draft now open for public comment

By Community|2024-04-29T09:32:37-07:00April 29th, 2024|Comments Off

OPALCO annual meeting festival starts today

By Community|2024-04-26T13:46:59-07:00April 26th, 2024|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Working on SJI route schedules; ramping up hiring; Tour de Lopez

By News Source|2024-04-25T15:45:00-07:00April 26th, 2024|3 Comments

Are the Canary Islands yet another coal mine?

By Community|2024-04-22T09:52:05-07:00April 21st, 2024|3 Comments

Clean water, healthy futures is theme of Orca Action Month in June

By News Source|2024-04-18T15:07:14-07:00April 19th, 2024|Comments Off

Major grants hold promise of dramatically altering transportation landscape

By Community|2024-04-17T14:10:18-07:00April 17th, 2024|19 Comments

Disaster Preparedness Community Forum

By Community|2024-04-12T13:25:55-07:00April 12th, 2024|Comments Off

Community Meeting: Sea level rise adaptation for Outer Bay and Agate Beach areas

By Community|2024-04-11T15:11:21-07:00April 11th, 2024|Comments Off

Earth Day Festivities

By Community|2024-04-11T16:46:16-07:00April 11th, 2024|Comments Off

Arbor Day

By Community|2024-04-10T16:30:55-07:00April 10th, 2024|Comments Off

SJC Annual Hazardous Waste Round-up

By Community|2024-04-10T10:26:15-07:00April 10th, 2024|Comments Off

Town Council will hear County’s appeal of water use at Fairgrounds

By Community|2024-04-04T10:12:47-07:00April 2nd, 2024|2 Comments

County seeks consultant for preparation of a Shoreline Master Program user guide

By Community|2024-04-01T14:23:00-07:00April 1st, 2024|Comments Off

Planet vs. Plastics! The Great Islands Clean-up is on Saturday, April 20

By Community|2024-03-28T13:11:32-07:00March 28th, 2024|Comments Off

San Juan County publishes engagement guide for reviewing OPALCO’s proposed solar project

By Community|2024-03-22T13:00:36-07:00March 22nd, 2024|Comments Off

Orcas Recycling wins approval for rate adjustment

By Community|2024-03-15T21:57:06-07:00March 14th, 2024|2 Comments

OPALCO awarded phase 1 funding to explore tidal generator in Rosario Strait

By Community|2024-03-13T14:44:32-07:00March 13th, 2024|3 Comments

Discover the seasons of Turtleback Mountain Preserve, one step at a time

By Community|2024-03-12T12:37:47-07:00March 10th, 2024|Comments Off

Hazardous Waste Pick-up

By Community|2024-03-15T15:44:17-07:00March 9th, 2024|Comments Off

Upcoming workshops for waterfront property owners

By Community|2024-03-12T12:49:40-07:00March 7th, 2024|Comments Off

Forest Stewardship Course

By Community|2024-03-15T15:29:49-07:00March 6th, 2024|Comments Off

Public scoping meeting coming up in March for Lopez Island’s Watmough Preserve

By Community|2024-02-28T15:14:26-08:00February 28th, 2024|Comments Off

KWIAHT: Tides of March event returns

By Community|2024-02-25T21:45:53-08:00February 25th, 2024|Comments Off

Plastic experts say recycling is a scam. Should we even do it anymore?

By News Source|2024-02-23T17:02:28-08:00February 23rd, 2024|2 Comments

Lawmakers urge Inslee to declare state of emergency for Washington State Ferries

By News Source|2024-02-18T15:39:56-08:00February 16th, 2024|6 Comments

Free shoreline workshops coming up for waterfront property owners

By Community|2024-02-16T14:58:08-08:00February 16th, 2024|Comments Off

Land, legacy and food security on a small island

By Community|2024-01-29T11:44:17-08:00January 29th, 2024|Comments Off

Land Bank regular monthly meeting on January 19

By Community|2024-01-15T13:03:53-08:00January 15th, 2024|Comments Off

No turning back: The largest dam removal in U.S. history begins

By News Source|2024-01-17T13:14:07-08:00January 15th, 2024|1 Comment

San Juan Preservation Trust seeks summer internship applicants

By Community|2024-01-13T14:51:01-08:00January 13th, 2024|Comments Off

Alaskan Chinook in peril; a plea for protection under the Endangered Species Act

By News Source|2024-01-11T12:21:00-08:00January 11th, 2024|Comments Off

Mount Vernon awarded $12.5 M bipartisan infrastructure law grant to install 78 EV charging ports

By Community|2024-01-10T15:19:48-08:00January 10th, 2024|5 Comments

Request for salmon recovery project proposals

By Community|2024-01-02T13:56:11-08:00January 2nd, 2024|Comments Off

In major shift, Northwest Tribes — not U.S. officials — will control salmon recovery funds

By News Source|2023-12-28T14:27:39-08:00December 28th, 2023|2 Comments

Analysis of Northwest, other salmon hatcheries finds nearly all hurt wild salmon populations

By News Source|2023-12-27T18:46:44-08:00December 28th, 2023|3 Comments

Don’t forget to take the Land Bank’s strategic plan survey by January 6

By Community|2023-12-27T13:48:12-08:00December 27th, 2023|3 Comments

Take action by December 22nd for a healthy Salish Sea

By Community|2023-12-20T16:08:05-08:00December 20th, 2023|Comments Off

Remove dams to fight the climate crisis

By Community|2023-12-19T14:49:04-08:00December 19th, 2023|15 Comments

Guest Opinion | Why is San Juan County not talking about Ecological Overshoot? Part 3

By Community|2024-08-23T12:30:05-07:00December 13th, 2023|13 Comments

San Juan Island plastic film recycling program needs your help

By Community|2023-12-13T13:00:53-08:00December 13th, 2023|Comments Off

Quiet Sound says more vessels joining Puget Sound slowdown

By Community|2023-12-11T17:06:01-08:00December 12th, 2023|Comments Off

Derelict structures removed to make way for wildlife

By Community|2023-12-02T12:55:52-08:00December 2nd, 2023|Comments Off

Larsen: Bipartisan PIPES Act makes Northwest Washington safer

By News Source|2023-11-30T21:38:19-08:00December 1st, 2023|Comments Off

Faroe Islands farmers charge a fee to access beauty spots as visitor numbers soar

By News Source|2023-11-30T13:06:05-08:00November 30th, 2023|4 Comments