County’s Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee seeks two new members

||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS |||

San Juan County is accepting applications for two volunteer positions on its Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee.

• A member from District 3 (includes Lopez, Shaw, and Decatur) – 2-year term
• A youth member (age 16-19) – 2-year term

The Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee was established by the San Juan County Council in early 2022 to help steer the County’s climate action work by advising on policy, helping set priorities, and harness the momentum of existing work. The committee seeks to provide opportunities for cross-pollination of ideas and to increase collaboration around climate and sustainability efforts throughout San Juan County.  

The Committee consists of 11 members who represent various sectors and perspectives on climate and sustainability issues, such as renewable energy, construction and green building, transportation, agriculture, economic development, and ecology. Meetings are bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday of the month, in the evening. The new members will be expected to attend meetings and participate in the Committee’s activities and projects.

Interested applicants should complete the application on the County’s website at: https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/1684/Citizen-Advisory-Committee-Application-PDF?bidId=  Applications, as well as any questions about applying, should be submitted to Aiden Haines at aidenh@sanjuancountywa.gov  

More Information 

Lean more about the committee’s members and structure at https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/1880/Climate-and-Sustainability-Advisory-Comm

For more information about the Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee and the County’s climate action work, please visit the Engage San Juan County Climate Action page at https://engage.sanjuancountywa.gov/climate-action 

About San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship   

San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship is responsible for solid waste, marine resources, clean water, cultural resources, and climate and sustainability work.  The department offices are located at 1609 Beaverton Valley Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship, visit www.sanjuanco.com/839/Environmental-Stewardship.