ENVIRONMENT

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

LATEST IN ENVIRONMENT

Guest Opinion | Please Help Save Indian Island

Lin McNulty2018-12-13T13:34:55-08:00December 14th, 2018|

-- from David Turnoy -- Just over a week ago, Russel Barsh of Kwiaht posted comments about the draft RMP plan which includes Indian Island. The BLM is planning changes that would degrade the island,

Inslee’s Budget Takes Big Steps to Save Orca, Salmon

Lin McNulty2018-12-13T13:12:32-08:00December 14th, 2018|

-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- It’s difficult to imagine a Washington without orcas or salmon. These species are part of the cultural identity, fishing economy and tourism industry of our region. But both Washington’s

With Sitework Underway, New Hurdle for April’s Grove

Lin McNulty2018-12-12T15:00:33-08:00December 13th, 2018|

-- from Crystal Mossman for OPAL -- In mid-November site work began on April’s Grove, OPAL’s planned 45-home rental neighborhood, when Island Excavating began clearing brush and felling trees. The crew is working carefully to

Weather Watch Issued for Winds

Lin McNulty2018-12-13T12:52:43-08:00December 13th, 2018|

-- from National Weather Service -- The National Weather Service in Seattle has Issued a High WindWatch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Fridayevening. a Wind Advisory remains in effect until Noon today.

Initiative Sustainability Task Force Begins Work

Lin McNulty2018-12-12T14:44:02-08:00December 12th, 2018|

-- from Susan Anderson -- The new conference room at the Orcas Island Community Foundation was buzzing with excitement as the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initiative convened its first Sustainability Task Force meeting December 7.

The Amazing Grandmothers of the Killer Whale Pod

Lin McNulty2018-12-11T12:49:58-08:00December 11th, 2018|

-- from Center for Whale Research -- The Center for Whale Research (CWR) is excited to announce the release of a wonderful 5-minute animation that tells the incredible story about the importance of grandmothers in the

Learner on the Road: Arrival at Mondragon

Lin McNulty2018-12-11T11:42:11-08:00December 11th, 2018|

-- from Learner Limbach -- Yesterday I traveled by bus from Bilbao to Mondragon, which ended up taking most of a day because it was Sunday and buses were running less frequently. Oh and I

The Exchange Celebrates Holiday and Anniversary

Lin McNulty2018-12-07T11:00:41-08:00December 7th, 2018|

Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Exchange -- from Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange -- Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange announces it will be holding a holiday and one-year anniversary event to celebrate the

Kwiaht Releases Evaluation of National Monument Plan

Lin McNulty2018-12-05T12:45:37-08:00December 6th, 2018|

-- from Russel Barsh for Kwiaht -- The Lopez based scientific organization Kwiaht has released a critical evaluation of the Bureau of Land Management’s Bureau of Land Management’s Draft Resources Management Plan for the San

Inslee Administration Stands with Local Leaders as Navy Walks Away From Mitigation Negotiations

Lin McNulty2018-12-05T12:28:39-08:00December 5th, 2018|

-- from Maryon Attwood for Sound Defense Alliance -- The Navy just announced that it terminated negotiations with consulting parties over fundamental differences in how to protect historical properties impacted by increased noise. Termination of consultation