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
Guest Editorial: The Laudable Stance of the Lummi Tribe on Cherry Point Coal Export Facility
From the Lopez No COALition The news that the Lummi Nation stood firm to “unconditionally and unequivocally” oppose the ill-considered Gateway Pacific Terminal project has brought us joy and humility. The Lummi’s July 30, 2013
Being Firewise Saves Homes During Wildfires
by Lin McNulty Jack Cohen, Firewise Founder, shares his findings from decades of studying wildfires. Photo: Lin McNulty “During extreme wildfires, residual home destruction need not happen,” says Jack Cohen who has
OPALCO Supports Montessori School Solar Project
OPALCO Energy Services Specialist Elisa Howard presents a check for $10,000 to Teresa Chocano and Tina Whitman of the Orcas Montessori School. The Orcas Montessori School is creating a hands-on opportunity for
Feet on the Beach with FRIENDS—An Informative Walk
by Cara Russell Great day for a beach walk. Photo: Cara Russell Wednesday morning was another beautiful day on Orcas Island, and island residents gathered onto Crescent Beach to enjoy a free and
Orca Count at 10-Year Low — Food Supply Cited
by Lin McNulty K14, K42, and K26 on September 17, 2009. Photo: Center for Whale Research Every year on December 31 and on July 1, the Center for Whale Research in Friday Harbor
Learn to be a Watershed Steward
From SeaDoc Society The Puget Sound Partnership is reviving a program called the Citizen Action Training School (CATS), first piloted in the 1980s. The goal is to create a pool of future community leaders who
Doe Bay Resort Sign Fire Early Today
Firewise Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 From Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue On Wednesday, August 7, at 3:40 a.m., Orcas Firefighters responded to the Doe Bay Resort for the report
Orcas? Still Protected
By Greg Shaw, Berit Anderson, Ashley Walls, and Christina Montilla CrossCut.com The National Oceanic and Atmpospheric Association announced this morning [Aug. 2] that the Northern Resident Orca population, which summers in the Puget Sound, will
SeaDoc Loses Volunteer and Friend
from the SeaDoc Society Sadly, our friend Nancy Alboucq passed away earlier in the summer after a short battle with cancer. Nancy was a frequent volunteer in the SeaDoc office and always brightened our days
Larsen Helps Secure Federal Funding to Protect Puget Sound Killer Whales
from the Office of Representative Rick Larsen Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced that the federal government will spend more than $900,000 to protect Southern Resident Killer whales in the Puget Sound. Larsen actively supported
Pete Moe Steps Down to Step Up
by Lin McNulty Pete Moe has been doing double duty at the Funhouse Commons, as well as Orcas Recycling Services. Pete Moe, Executive Director of the Funhouse Commons, announced last night that he
Indian Island Naturalists Notebook: Shiner Perch
Shiner Perch have weird parasites! Haemobaphes diceraus Yes, it looks really nasty! And it can be very bad news for a small fish like this young Shiner Perch. Haemobaphes diceraus may look like
Tour Early Orcas Industry at Judd Cove
Saturday, August 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. Explore the Early Lime Industry of the San Juan Islands with Boyd Pratt and Steve Cohan. Boyd Pratt is an architectural historian from San Juan
Senator Ranker Praises Decision to Expand Impact Study of Coal Terminal
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below following the decision to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact study should the coal export terminal project at Cherry Point move forward: “This is exactly the decision
Open Letter to Corps of Engineers from Lummi Nation
Colonel Bruce A. Estok, District Engineer US Army Corps of Engineers - Seattle District PO Box 3755 Seattle, WA 98124 SUBJECT: Lummi Opposition: Proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal Bulk Dry Goods Shipping Facility (Ref. No. NWS-2008-260)
