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
Another ‘Baby Boom’ Southern Resident Killer Whale Has Died
-- from Center for Whale Research -- J52 showing the characteristic “peanut head” depression behind the outline shape of the skull covered by a thin blubber layer. Note eye in front of eyepatch. Photo
Guest Opinion | The Time has Come, the Walrus Said, to Talk of Many Things
-- from Joe Symons, PhD -- In a week, citizens of San Juan County will be given an in-person moment to express their views about what they value and want in living here. San Juan
Airport Begins Tree Removal Across Mt. Baker Road, South of Runway
-- from Tony Simpson for Orcas Airport -- In an effort to maintain the safety of the flying public and airport, tree removal has begun on Port of Orcas property located South of Mt Baker
September 30 is National Public Lands Day; Visit State Parks for Free
-- from Jacqueline Daigle for Friends of Moran -- On Saturday, Sept. 30, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites people to celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to Washington’s state parks. Day-use visitors
History Matinee: Coast Salish Women and Cross-Cultural Marriages
-- from Carol Kulminski for the Orcas Island Historical Museum -- Author Candace will speak on the Salish women whose marriages impacted island history Candace Wellman, author of the book Peace Weavers, is
Whale Museum Summer Lecture Series Continues
Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- On September 26, Dr. Brad Hanson from NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) will present on the research he
Orcas Library Seeking New Trustee
-- from Orcas Island Public Library -- The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving a five-year term on January 1, 2018. Review of applications will begin on October 20,
Eagle Forum Hosts Comp Plan Info Meeting
Saturday, September 23, 1 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter for Eagle Forum -- San Juan County Planner Erica Shook will be speaking about the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update on Orcas at the
Friends, Partners Restore Fisherman Bay Coastal Wetland
-- from Shannon Davis for FRIENDS of the San Juans -- [metaslider id=55284] Outdated and unnecessary dikes, berms, and ditches that once clogged a marine wetland along Lopez’s Fisherman Bay were removed last week through
Fall Farm Tours Upcoming for Orcas, San Juan, Lopez
Sunday, October 1 for Orcas Island -- from San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Join us in October for the San Juan Islands Fall Farm Tours. There will be fun for everyone. Come meet local
Black-tailed Deer Overabundance and Management
Wednesday September 20 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Joe Gaydos, SeaDoc, UC Davis Wildlife Health Center -- Black-tailed deer are native to the San Juan Islands. Predator removal and modern
Orcas Friends’ Hour of Contemplation and Prayer
- from Deborah Sparks -- The Orcas Island Friends Meeting (Quakers) welcomes all to join in an hour of contemplation and prayer every other Sunday from 9:30-10:30. The next meeting will be September 23. Friends
Reclaim the Rock — an Orcas Center First
Saturday, September 23, 1 to 7 p.m. at Orcas Center's Live Music Outback Stage Crowd-waving preceded the dancing as the Orcas Rec benefit concert 'reclaims the rock' seven years ago "Reclaim the Rock,"
UW Professor David Montgomery to Speak on “Growing a Revolution”
Sunday, September 24, 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- Throughout history, civilizations have withered and even disappeared after destroying their once-fertile soils. We now risk repeating this age-old trauma
Upcoming Opportunities to Participate in OPALCO Co-op
-- from Suzanne Olson for Orcas Power & Light -- OPALCO is a member-owned cooperative committed to democratic member control and community involvement. In the coming weeks, there are a number of opportunities for OPALCO
