Sustainability – Page 6 – theOrcasonian.com

Can Nantucket survive the stress of year-round tourism?

By News Source|2022-09-27T11:50:55-07:00September 27th, 2022|5 Comments

Deer Harbor, Pt. Lawrence on tap for road resurfacing work on Tuesday

By Community|2022-09-20T16:13:10-07:00September 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Olga Road closure set for some time before Nov. 12

By Community|2022-09-20T15:29:03-07:00September 20th, 2022|Comments Off

Refreezing the poles would be feasible – and cheap – study says

By News Source|2022-09-15T17:31:54-07:00September 18th, 2022|1 Comment

In Martha’s Vineyard, even the doctors can’t afford housing anymore

By News Source|2022-09-16T13:11:29-07:00September 17th, 2022|1 Comment

EPA announces $67M in funding to Washington for water infrastructure improvements

By News Source|2022-09-16T12:47:42-07:00September 16th, 2022|Comments Off

Orcas Island Food Bank creates fruit tree map for gleaning program

By Community|2022-09-15T16:51:50-07:00September 16th, 2022|1 Comment

County announces annual stormwater infrastructure maintenance

By Community|2022-09-15T16:30:26-07:00September 16th, 2022|Comments Off

Reminder: Planned overnight power outage scheduled for Thursday night

By Community|2022-09-16T10:27:23-07:00September 15th, 2022|Comments Off

Orcas Garden Club presenter to speak of climate change

By Community|2022-09-13T14:52:53-07:00September 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Reminder: Planned overnight power outage scheduled for Thursday night

By Community|2022-09-13T21:31:42-07:00September 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Tourism is sucking Utah dry. Now it faces a choice – growth or survival?

By News Source|2022-09-11T15:40:23-07:00September 12th, 2022|Comments Off

‘Racing Extinction’ is upcoming must-watch from Friday Harbor Film Festival

By Community|2022-09-07T14:48:54-07:00September 7th, 2022|Comments Off

Avian flu outbreak has been confirmed in Eastsound area

By Community|2022-09-02T16:39:15-07:00September 2nd, 2022|Comments Off

Support and urgency grow for adding strong climate language to SJC Comp Plan

By Community|2022-09-01T13:03:34-07:00September 1st, 2022|2 Comments

Planned overnight power outage scheduled for mid-month

By Community|2022-08-31T13:48:12-07:00September 1st, 2022|Comments Off

The heart of San Juan Island conservation grows by 40 acres at Cady Mountain Preserve

By Community|2022-08-29T20:43:38-07:00August 30th, 2022|Comments Off

Inslee declares Environmental Justice Day

By News Source|2022-08-29T15:46:00-07:00August 29th, 2022|Comments Off

Amid housing crises vacation towns limit short-term rentals

By News Source|2022-08-24T14:08:50-07:00August 24th, 2022|1 Comment

SJC Department of Emergency Management update on sunken FV Aleutian Isle response

By Community|2022-08-22T12:18:28-07:00August 20th, 2022|2 Comments

Just 10 spots left to tour Sucia Island with Friends

By Community|2022-08-14T15:30:40-07:00August 15th, 2022|Comments Off

Bombshell court victory: Chinook harvest harms Southern Resident Killer Whales and wild chinook recovery

By News Source|2022-08-10T14:38:41-07:00August 10th, 2022|1 Comment

There are undercurrents at play in the Columbia River dams debate

By Community|2022-08-08T16:56:25-07:00August 9th, 2022|1 Comment

You are invited to help shape a composting program for the islands

By Community|2022-08-08T15:41:33-07:00August 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Letter to Council in support of Lincoln Bormann

By Community|2022-08-01T14:07:08-07:00August 1st, 2022|2 Comments

Seaweed helps Maine lobstermen ride the storm of climate change

By News Source|2022-07-29T17:02:38-07:00July 31st, 2022|1 Comment

Statement on Glenwood Inn acquisition from San Juan Preservation Trust

By Community|2022-07-23T14:15:58-07:00July 23rd, 2022|5 Comments

How are we doing with ‘plastic free’ proclamation?

By Community|2022-07-15T14:08:32-07:00July 15th, 2022|Comments Off

COASST beached bird and marine debris training coming to Mount Vernon

By Community|2022-07-14T14:22:26-07:00July 14th, 2022|Comments Off

We have never ever seen this before — never ever

By News Source|2022-07-11T16:24:55-07:00July 11th, 2022|6 Comments

Next OPALCO community solar program to launch Spring of 2023

By Community|2022-06-22T14:47:48-07:00June 22nd, 2022|1 Comment

Island Marble Butterfly recovery plan open for public comment (updated)

By Community|2022-06-17T13:17:08-07:00June 16th, 2022|2 Comments

Larsen votes to protect Washington state’s environment

By News Source|2022-06-15T12:21:34-07:00June 15th, 2022|Comments Off

Climate Leadership Scholarships awarded to two local teens

By Community|2022-06-14T15:19:56-07:00June 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Registration now open for summer marine naturalist training virtual program

By Community|2022-06-13T15:27:19-07:00June 13th, 2022|Comments Off

Got visitors? Get your copy of the San Juan Islands Stewardship Guide

By Community|2022-06-10T13:16:20-07:00June 10th, 2022|Comments Off

Outdoor burning is now closed; recreational campfires are OK

By Community|2022-05-31T12:43:51-07:00June 1st, 2022|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | About those trees at The Longhouse…

By Community|2022-05-25T12:04:46-07:00May 25th, 2022|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | On behalf of Longhouse trees

By Community|2022-05-23T13:48:16-07:00May 23rd, 2022|6 Comments

Corvus Energy to expand, opening new factory at Port of Bellingham

By Community|2022-05-19T13:05:09-07:00May 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Change of leadership at Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA)

By Community|2022-05-18T12:12:22-07:00May 18th, 2022|Comments Off

Land Bank to host forest demonstration project tour of Turtleback Mountain Preserve in June

By Community|2022-05-16T13:31:10-07:00May 16th, 2022|1 Comment

SMRU Consulting receives this year’s Finnie Award for stewardship

By Community|2022-05-13T13:10:41-07:00May 14th, 2022|Comments Off

350 volunteers made the spring Great Islands Clean-up a success

By Community|2022-05-07T14:13:04-07:00May 7th, 2022|1 Comment

A reminder to remember how to secure your vehicle load

By Community|2022-05-06T16:42:31-07:00May 7th, 2022|1 Comment

2022 SeaDoc Society awards Salish Sea Science Prize to Tina Whitman

By News Source|2022-05-05T13:33:33-07:00May 6th, 2022|5 Comments

Fecal pollution restricts shellfish harvest in some neighboring counties

By News Source|2022-05-04T13:59:05-07:00May 4th, 2022|Comments Off

Youth Conservation Corps readies its kids summer program

By Community|2022-05-02T14:12:17-07:00May 2nd, 2022|Comments Off

Mama deer will no doubt return for that fawn you see

By Community|2022-04-30T14:22:50-07:00April 30th, 2022|1 Comment

State Parks will repair buoys in San Juan Islands, Hood Canal

By News Source|2022-04-29T12:55:03-07:00April 30th, 2022|Comments Off

Draft Turtleback Mountain Preserve Stewardship and Management Plan now open for public comment

By Community|2022-04-29T15:32:37-07:00April 29th, 2022|Comments Off

Oahu, Hawaii’s most populous island, will now limit Airbnbs and short-term vacation rentals in a big way

By News Source|2022-04-28T12:29:53-07:00April 28th, 2022|Comments Off

Larsen: President’s visit emphasizes critical need to invest in working families, protect Washington’s environment

By News Source|2022-04-25T14:24:28-07:00April 26th, 2022|Comments Off

Science & spirit of seaweed author to visit our Library

By Community|2022-04-20T12:06:07-07:00April 20th, 2022|Comments Off

Secure your load for safer roads campaign to begin this week

By Community|2022-04-19T14:22:08-07:00April 20th, 2022|1 Comment

Reminder: Land Bank’s Spring Community Conversation series is in the offing

By Community|2022-04-19T14:02:24-07:00April 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Island Marble Butterfly habitat tour is on the horizon

By Community|2022-04-19T13:45:51-07:00April 19th, 2022|1 Comment

Washington Clean Vessel Act program expands options for boaters

By Community|2022-04-19T13:28:35-07:00April 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Oil spill response training coming up on San Juan Island

By Community|2022-04-19T13:07:42-07:00April 19th, 2022|Comments Off

OPALCO’s membership meeting is on the horizon

By Community|2022-04-17T14:28:07-07:00April 17th, 2022|Comments Off

Long Live the Kings hatchery receives Robin DiGeorgio Endowment Fund grant from Madrona Club

By Community|2022-04-15T15:03:01-07:00April 16th, 2022|Comments Off

Trouble on the half shell? Scientists have discovered a mystery parasite in WA oysters

By News Source|2022-04-15T12:38:59-07:00April 15th, 2022|Comments Off

Canada ignored warnings of virus infecting farmed and wild salmon

By News Source|2022-04-14T15:46:21-07:00April 14th, 2022|1 Comment

Our new best buddy, Big Blue is just crushing it out at the Exchange

By Edee Kulper|2022-04-13T10:44:18-07:00April 13th, 2022|1 Comment

County Council to finally rule on capping vacation rental permits

By Matthew Gilbert|2022-04-13T09:52:51-07:00April 12th, 2022|19 Comments

Washington water supply outlook report for April

By News Source|2022-04-11T20:08:08-07:00April 12th, 2022|Comments Off

Local Earth Day Climate Committee to launch on Earth Day eve

By Community|2022-04-09T12:07:43-07:00April 9th, 2022|1 Comment

The Great Islands Clean-up is back in person

By Community|2022-04-02T12:07:15-07:00April 2nd, 2022|Comments Off

Bill to conserve Washington kelp and eelgrass forests signed into law

By News Source|2022-03-30T15:57:02-07:00March 30th, 2022|2 Comments

Save now! Pay later! OPALCO’s Switch It Up program expands

By Community|2022-03-29T16:32:17-07:00March 30th, 2022|11 Comments

EPA grants $52 million to Washington for drinking water, wastewater infrastructure improvements

By News Source|2022-03-24T17:00:34-07:00March 25th, 2022|Comments Off

How can we better prepare for natural hazards on our coasts? Inter-organizational collaboration to assist local efforts may be key

By News Source|2022-03-24T15:08:47-07:00March 24th, 2022|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Lower Snake River dam removal has two sides

By Community|2022-03-24T12:11:21-07:00March 24th, 2022|14 Comments

Friends of the San Juans scores a win for orca protection

By Community|2022-03-15T13:20:06-07:00March 15th, 2022|2 Comments

Land Bank’s, Preservation Trust’s offer on Glenwood Inn property was not the top bid

By Community|2022-03-11T13:19:59-08:00March 11th, 2022|4 Comments

Hundreds of methane bubbles have been discovered rising from Puget Sound seafloor

By News Source|2022-02-17T12:32:50-08:00February 17th, 2022|1 Comment

Senate unanimously passes Lovelett bill to conserve and restore kelp forests

By News Source|2022-02-10T15:54:50-08:00February 10th, 2022|1 Comment

Kwiaht to continue Indian Island stewardship with grant from Madrona Club

By Community|2022-02-06T19:45:35-08:00February 7th, 2022|Comments Off

Kelp finds its way onto carbon credit bandwagon

By News Source|2022-02-04T23:28:17-08:00February 6th, 2022|1 Comment

Northern elephant seal born at Deception Pass

By News Source|2022-02-04T12:09:53-08:00February 4th, 2022|Comments Off

Draft plan for Maritime Washington NHA open for public comment

By News Source|2022-02-01T15:39:14-08:00February 1st, 2022|1 Comment

Application period now open for new County Climate, Sustainability Advisory Committee

By Community|2022-02-02T13:59:17-08:00February 1st, 2022|1 Comment

Island Way Workshops: OPALCO wants you (to be prepared)

By Community|2022-01-31T12:49:48-08:00January 31st, 2022|3 Comments

Washington Sea Grant receives funding to support restorative aquaculture

By News Source|2022-01-28T16:07:27-08:00January 30th, 2022|Comments Off

OPALCO answers the question: Why is my OPALCO bill so high this month?

By Community|2022-01-28T16:36:33-08:00January 29th, 2022|Comments Off

Int’l. Year of the Salmon announces official launch of 2022 Pan-Pacific expedition

By News Source|2022-01-26T12:14:47-08:00January 26th, 2022|2 Comments

Take climate change action with OPALCO

By Community|2022-01-25T15:25:34-08:00January 25th, 2022|Comments Off

State issues emergency order due to globally-damaging green crab invasion

By News Source|2022-01-19T14:07:47-08:00January 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Alaska harvests millions of Canadian salmon while Canadian fishermen tied to the dock

By News Source|2022-01-11T13:14:28-08:00January 11th, 2022|2 Comments

KWIAHT releases report on health of Indian Island

By Community|2021-12-29T15:03:27-08:00December 29th, 2021|1 Comment

New WA law will reduce use of single-use utensils, condiments, straws beginning Jan. 1

By News Source|2021-12-28T16:04:26-08:00December 28th, 2021|Comments Off

The rare spots of good news on climate change

By News Source|2021-12-26T17:23:58-08:00December 27th, 2021|1 Comment

A second court rejects Cooke Aquaculture’s challenge over termination of Port Angeles net pen lease

By News Source|2021-12-17T20:03:37-08:00December 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Water management has become a top priority for San Juan County

By Community|2021-12-14T16:16:31-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee announces his climate package for 2022

By News Source|2021-12-13T14:50:53-08:00December 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Be on the lookout today for possible high winds

By News Source|2021-12-09T16:10:32-08:00December 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Turtleback Mountain and Turtlehead Preserves upcoming Zoom presentation on forest health, resiliency

By Community|2021-12-09T16:27:25-08:00December 9th, 2021|2 Comments

Sign up now for Whale Museum’s upcoming Marine Naturalist Program

By Community|2021-12-07T15:58:06-08:00December 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee letter to FEMA requests swift consideration for flood aid

By News Source|2021-12-06T16:06:08-08:00December 6th, 2021|1 Comment

LaPorte Road opens tonight, closes again during day on Tuesday, Wednesday

By Community|2021-12-06T16:02:54-08:00December 6th, 2021|Comments Off