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
Report on Diseased Seastars
-- by Russel Barsh -- Fragment of an Indian Island Ochre Star that died of wasting syndrome On Sunday June 29, I examined 658 Ochre Stars at Indian Island. Seven percent of the
Farm Freshness for Families
-- from Hilary Canty -- Many young families will be getting an extra boost this summer, thanks to the Orcas Farmers Market, Orcas Island Community Foundation, the Washington State Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) Program,
Buck Park Transfered — with a Bang
But wait! there's more! Special OISD Board Meeting Monday, June 30 at 3 p.m. in the High School Commons -- by Margie Doyle -- A 3-to-2 vote in favor of signing an interlocal agreement with
Letter to the Editor: Independent Island Life “A Thing of the Past”
-- by Spirit Eagle -- Last Friday, I went to the meeting about the opportunity that SJC has to "Opt Out of the Growth Management Act" and I was thrilled that we have this opportunity
Eagle Forum Fires First Salvo in Repeal of GMA
-- by Margie Doyle -- William Wright, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and software engineer for Boeing Defense Programs, spoke to about 28 people at the June 20th Eagle Forum organized to address the repeal
Six Fabulous Gardens to Tour!
-- by Jan Jacobsen -- The 2014 Annual Garden Tour Weekend is this Saturday and Sunday June 28 and 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Six (6!) knock-out gardens are ready for your viewing. From
Ranker Wants Full Disclosure on Bakken Crude Shipments
(Editor's Note: Upon receiving this press release from Senator Rankin's office, we contacted them for additional information, i.e., does Bakken crude ship through the San Juans, or only by rail? In reply, we received the
Canada’s Tar Sands Export Plans Approved
-- by Floyd McKay for Crosscut.com -- In Big Energy’s massive rush to export oil and coal from inland United States and Canadian mines and wells to the hungry power users of Asia, there’s a
AmeriCorp Assists YMCA Camp Orkila
--by Cara Russell-- Group Back Row: Steve Long, Nathan Lucas, Sean Savage. Middle: Rachel Codd, Heidi Livingston, Kyra Haney, Ryan Cox. Front NCCC team leader Kelly Barrett, Rich Harvey. Throughout the month of
Naturalist’s Notebook: The Second Shift
-- by Russel Barsh -- A Leafcutter bee enjoying Gumweed at Indian Island (Russel Barsh 2014) Wildflower meadows in the islands, including the recovering meadow at Indian Island, pass through successive waves of
Good Steward Awards Presented
-- by Cara Russell -- Seven ‘Good Steward’ awards were presented to islanders and local organizations in recognition of exceptional environmental stewardship on Saturday, June 21 on the Village Green Stage in Eastsound. Youth Stewardship
Letter to Editor: Time to Stop the Eastsound Beheadings
-- from Carol Owens -- Time to address the issue of beheadings and mindless plunder occurring in our normally gentle Eastsound. Someone, presumably a village idiot lurking around in the evenings, is intent on beheading
Quit Dumping on Us, Inslee Tells Canadian Neighbors
-- by the News Tribune Editorial Staff (www.thenewstribune.com) -- Once again, a Washington governor has to remind our fair neighbor to the north that it needs to clean up its act and stop dumping 34
Guest Opinion: Sea Star “Near Extinction” Claim Disputed
-- from Russel Barsh -- The massive Heterosigma bloom around Orcas was still going strong twelve days since it was first observed on June 7. When local volunteers seined in the eelgrass meadow around Indian
In Just One Month, They Could All Be Gone?!
This story comes to us with permission from EarthFix and its partner station, KCTS9. EarthFix is a collaboration of public media stations in the Northwest, dedicated to environmental journalism. Originally published June 16, 2014.
