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
Lend a Hand, or Two, to Clean Up Moran
Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m., Moran State Park -- from Jacqueline Daigle -- It’s that time of year again when rakes and shovels come out of hibernation and get put to good use to clean
There’s Still Time to Speak-up About Your Vision for Eastsound
-- from Jeff Otis -- On Apr. 6 from 3 – 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station, the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) will be taking public comment on the Vision for Eastsound.
Major Update to County “Recorded Plats, Surveys, & Condos” Map
-- from San Juan Communications -- The San Juan County "Recorded Plats, Surveys, & Condos" map was first released in 2014 with very approximate and often erroneous locations of recorded documents. About a year ago,
Spotted Wing Drosophila An Emerging Fruit Pest
Thursday, April 6, 11 - 1 p..m., Skagit Valley College -- from Jay Lucas -- The Master Gardener Foundation of San Juan County in partnership with San Juan County Washington State University Extension is pleased
Bioacoustic Scientist Will Speak on “Seeing Sound”
Saturday, April 1, 2 - 4 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Janet Thomas -- The Southern Resident Killer Whales are on the brink of extinction. Several threats to their recovery include shortage of Chinook salmon, pollution,
Vision for Eastsound Will Be Presented to Public
Friday, March 31, 6 - 8 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Gretchen Krampf -- The Vision for Eastsound has been released for Community input and feedback at www.eastsound.vision. On Friday, Mar. 31, a Community
Governors, Mayors Issue Joint Statement Regarding Clean Power Plan
-- from Tara Lee, Governor Inslee's Office -- Following is a joint statement from West Coast Governors and Mayors in anticipation of a possible Executive Order from President Trump, including a directive to withdraw and
Celebrate “Voluntourism” in the San Juan Islands
-- from Amy Nesler, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Have fun with environmental art at the SJIMA, Great Island Beach Clean-ups and lots of fun for kids. Did you know that April is National
Building Advisory Council Requests Public Input on Tiny House Proposal
Wednesday, March 22, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Richard Russell -- The Building Advisory Council of San Juan County is seeking interested community members to review the Tiny House Proposal and comment
Open House at Wolf Hollow Includes Baby Shower
Saturday, April 1, 11-3 p.m., Wolf Hollow -- from Shona Aitken -- Don’t miss this opportunity to tour our facility, meet staff and board members and learn more about the work carried out at your
State Asks Navy for Health Impact Assessment on Jet Noise
-- from Maryon Attwood, Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- As a result of Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve’s (COER’s) complaint actions, noise as a public health issue, has moved up on state priorities for protecting and
Inslee Says Trump Budget “Incredibly Harmful” to State and Local Governments
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- President Trump today released a federal budget proposal that would make significant cuts in state and local government programs, including education, environmental protection, health care and many other critical
County Seeks Consultants to Assist with Comp Plan Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County is seeking RFPs from qualified consultants to work on aspects of the SJC Comprehensive Plan Update. Proposals are encouraged from consulting firms with expertise in
County Parks, Fair Department Responds to Horse Barn Project Comments
-- from San Juan County Parks and Fair Dept. -- The memories of past Fairs are held dear as new ones are created each August; this is not to be disregarded, as that is the
UPDATED: Eastsound Vision 2035 Released for Community Input
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- Beginning on Jan. 7, 34 Orcas Island residents entered into a consensus building process to craft a Vision Statement for Eastsound in 2035. The group’s work was done under the auspices
