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
Navy Agrees To Extend Environmental Impact Study Public Comment Period
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- After urging from Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Navy today announced it will extend by 30 days the ongoing public
Stand for Salish Sea on Monday
Monday, January 16 on San Juan, Lopez, Orcas and Shaw Islands, and interisland ferry -- from Stephanie Buffum -- Islanders are invited to take part in a countywide "Salish Sea Stands" day of action on
Island Market Hunger Bag Program A Success
Island Market Hunger Bag Program -- from Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- If you were one of the 314 people who paid $10 for a full bag of groceries to be given to
Invasive Species Could Cost Washington Businesses, Agencies $1.3 Billion
-- from Susan Zemek, WA Recreation & Conservation -- A new report released today pegs the economic impact of 23 of the most damaging invasive species in Washington at $1.3 billion a year and a
B.C. Government Gives a “Go” to Kinder Morgan Pipeline
-- from CBC News, British Columbia -- The B.C. government has given the green light to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, after reaching an "unprecedented" agreement with Kinder Morgan for up to $1 billion
NOAA Invites Input on Proposed Killer Whale Protection Zone
-- from Michael Milstein, NOAA Fisheries -- NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comments on a petition calling for a whale protection zone for highly endangered Southern Resident killer whales on the west side of Washington’s San
Place Orders for Native Plants Before March 1
-- from Tanja Williamson -- It is time again for our Annual Native Plant Sale. Visit our website for a complete list of plants and descriptions. Fill out your order form (online or hard copy)
Navy Releases Additional Water Test Findings
-- from Mike Welding -- The following update is provided as part of the Navy's ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances). As of Jan. 6, 2017,
Breaking News | County’s Top Officials Affirm Existing Local Policies with Immigrants
-- from San Juan County Communications -- At the first meeting of the San Juan County Council in 2017, the County’s top law enforcement officers and the Council members talked about immigrants in the community
Funhouse Commons to Offer Second Season of ‘Stepping-Up’ After-School Program
-- from Trillium Swanson -- The Funhouse Commons is offering a second season of Stepping Up, the outdoor exploration club for students in grades 5 - 8. Last year participants visited local parks such as
OPALCO Rate Increase Takes Effect This Month
-- from Suzanne Olson -- When Co-op members get their power bills in January, the 2017 rate increase will be included. The Board-approved budget included a 5% revenue increase, which will affect the average bill
Business Owners: You Are Invited to an Eastsound Vision Meeting
Thursday, January 19, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- In cooperation with the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce would like to invite
Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve Reaches Finish Line
-- from Craig Canine -- We did it! After two years of fundraising, the $4.2 million Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve has come to a successful completion. The 141-acre ridgeline, which includes open grassy knolls and
EPRC Briefed on Numerous Projects
-- by Lin McNulty -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee met for a three-hour session on Thursday, January 5, in the Eastsound Fire Station public meeting room for updates to a number of projects in
Preliminary Navy Findings from Drinking Water Testing near NAS Whidbey Island
-- from Marcie Smith West -- The following update is provided as part of the Navy's ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances). As of Dec. 30, the
