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
Olympic National Park Scientist to Discuss How Climate Change Impacts Our Coasts
Wednesday, August 20, 7 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Julia Vouri -- Learn how the coasts and intertidal biological communities of the Pacific Northwest are impacted by climate change in a presentation by
At the Fair: Block Kinder Morgan Project with Brownies
--San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping -- Chocolate and crude oil don't mix, unless of course you bite into one of the delicious brownies for sale at our Safe Shipping booth at the San Juan
Guest Column: What It Takes To Build Community
-- by Hedrick Smith -- Orcas has the irresistible lure of a natural Paradise and the attraction of a welcoming civic spirit - a caring human community. [In 2006], that community spirit inspired San Juan
The Circus Came to Town! Funhouse Commons Annual Gala Fundraiser
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=30965] The Annual Funhouse Commons Gala Fundraiser was a regular circus on Sunday evening, August 3. Volunteer staff dressed up as carnies, tattooed ladies, clowns, and tightrope walkers for
Noxious Weed Alert: Thistle
from Kate Yturri, Judy Winer and Gwen Stamm REPRINT FROM OCTOBER 3, 2013 Thistles are common, recognizable weeds in the San Juan Islands, yet there are several thistles that are native to the US,
Seastar Wasting Syndrome Declines
-- from Russel Barsh -- The latest seastar survey by the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory (August 10) found that incidence of Wasting Syndrome had declined by about half since mid-July to 19 percent. In
Youth Conservation Corps Report: Week Six
-- from Kayleigh Horton, with Mary Gropp -- This week the OIYCC teamed up with the Washington Trails Association for a fun week of fixing up the trail around Mountain lake. To start out the
This Week’s Growler Schedule
Flight Operations Schedule at OLF Coupeville the Week of August 10-16, 2014 NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. –Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled at the
Energy Prize: San Juan County Advances to Quarterfinals
52 Communities Competing for Energy Efficiency -- from Lynda Lyshall, San Juan Conservation District Manager -- San Juan County was just selected to advance to the quarterfinalist round of the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a
Farm Stands: They’re Everywhere!
--photos and story by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=30863] Some are small, others are very small, and set along the side of the road, and you never know when you will see one around the
The Fair is Coming! So Much To Do!
Wednesday, August 13 — Saturday, August 16, 2014, San Juan County Fairgrounds -- from Reve Shannon -- Farm-tastic Fun is the name of the game at the San Juan County Fair, Wednesday, August 13 through
Head of San Juans’ LWV Testifies at Cherry Point Hearing
On July 24, League of Women Voters of the San Juans’ president, Diane Martindale testified at the Seattle Cherry Point Dock DEIS (draft environmental impact statement) Rally and Hearing. Below is the text of her
Naturalist’s Notebook: Where Have All the Dogfish Gone?
-- from Russel Barsh -- Spiny Dogfish (Squalus acanthias) were historically one of the most abundant sharks in the world, including the Salish Sea. They hunt the seafloor like halibut, Pacific cod, and rockfish, but
Attention Seniors: Hearts and Hands Can Help
-- from Didier Gincig -- Attention Seniors: If you or anyone you know could benefit from a little friendly help and companionship, please contact Didier Gincig at the Hearts and Hands office 376-7723 or e-mail
Orcas Gleaners Set to Harvest Your Excess Bounty
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Is your orchard or garden more productive than you can handle? Are you going to be off island at peak harvest time? It is a shame to let all of
