Here’s a thought…
“The competition between Nature and the economy is deep and broad.
In the short term, the economy usually wins. In the long term …?”
BILL APPEL
In local orca population, who’s whose father?
Genetic testing provides some interesting SRKW paternity results -- from Center for Whale Research -- In 2011, scientists and collaborators from Northwest Marine Fisheries Service, Center for Whale Research, University of Washington, and Cascadia Research
Uh, oh. Scotch Broom is now in bloom
And that's not a good thing -- from Margot Shaw -- It’s time to bring your attention to those pretty yellow blossoms, blooming profusely in plain sight… And while they are in plain sight is
Inslee statement on closing of Intalco smelter in Ferndale
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement [yesterday] in response to the news that Ferndale Intalco Works smelter will close by the end of July. “We have a long-standing
Food System Team works to grow local food resilience
-- from Caitlin Leck, Food System Team Coordinator -- Like other communities across the country, San Juan County is grappling with disruptions to the food supply chain, a growing level of food insecurity and challenges
2020 FARM Fund: Scaling up production for 2020 growing season, and beyond
-- from Learner Limbach for SJC Food System Team, OICF, Ag Guild, Orcas Food Co-op, WSU Extension, ARC, SJC Health Dept -- SJC FARM Fund and Community Emergency Response Fund through Orcas Island Community Foundation
Earth Day message from Ken Balcomb, PLUS new Orca gallery photos
-- from Center for Whale Research -- First of all, I hope you are all well and hunkering down in caution for whatever this COVID-19 pandemic brings to our species, Homo sapiens. If and when the
Nature Notes | Never underestimate a salmon
-- Contributed by Jenny De Groot, MSc., Speckled Trout Consulting, LLC -- One lesson learned is that you should never underestimate salmon. They find ways to get up waterfalls, slip through nets too small to
SeaDoc Society awards science prize to crab team
For early detection and prevention of invasive European Green Crab -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- The European green crab is a damaging invasive species that has wreaked havoc on ecosystems around the
Book Review | The Story of the First Earth Day
-- from Jan Ehrlichman and Mark Mayer -- The Story of the First Earth Day, 1970How Grassroots Activism Can Change Our WorldPaul N. “Pete” McCloskey, Jr. This short book begins by establishing the historical setting
San Juan County’s Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC) has much to celebrate from 2019
-- from Agriciultural Resource Committee -- We are a volunteer team of farmers, food artisans and agricultural organizations with a mission to protect and restore agricultural resources in San Juan County (SJC). In recognition of
OPALCO board election results: Dauciunas, Madsen
20 voters get $50 bill credits -- from Orcas Power and Light Co-op -- OPALCO’S uncontested election drew 1,373 voters, a good 12% of the membership—and a quorum. Members elected Vince Dauciunas to a three-year
A pandemic paradox: We are closer than it looks
-- by Matthew Gilbert & Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporters -- If the pandemic has revealed anything about this world of ours, it’s the reality of our interconnectedness – for better and for worse. This
Farmers Markets, essential food providers, may operate following safety guidelines
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- Farmers markets in San Juan County are essential providers of locally grown, healthy foods. Our farmers markets have an important role in sustaining the local food
Why are our conifers dying? Master Gardeners schedule online workshop
-- from San Juan Master Gardeners -- Dead and dying conifers have proliferated throughout the Salish Sea area, especially with cedars and hemlocks, causing concern for many property owners. This webinar will talk about why
These bees a good thing
-- from Dianne Macondray for Master Gardeners -- Screenshot Mason bees are now emerging at the Orcas School and will soon be emerging at the Friday Harbor Middle School, and on Shaw Island, thanks to
