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
State Wants Your Thoughts about Recreation in Washington
From the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office is hosting a series of online public meetings to get people’s thoughts about the future of outdoor recreation in Washington.
Planner Hired to Update Transportation in County’s Comp Plan
From the San Juan Islands Scenic Update Planner Linda Kuller has been hired to lead the update of the Transportation Element of the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan and will be presenting her progress to
Guest Column: Ferries Passenger Limit Saves Funding
By Jim Corenman, Chair, San Juan Islands Ferry Advisory Committee As many are aware, there have been recent changes to the crew requirements for some of the ferries. The latest chapter involves a recent provision
NOCOALition Sponsors Workshop to Make Comments in Proposed Coal Terminal Scoping
Friday, January 4, 2013 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library By Donna Riordan We have until January 21, 2013 to submit scoping comments focused on "significant adverse impacts" of the proposed
The Exchange: Charting the Course Ahead for the Orcas Island Transfer Station
Transport and disposal, services, personnel, capital improvement projects delinieated By Mark DeTray The Exchange will be assuming responsibility for managing the Orcas Island Transfer Station (OITS) in its entirety; this change from County to
Nightime Beachwalk during January Minus Tide
Showy snailfish may be visible at night-time beach walk From Russel Barsh Discover Indian Island at Night! On January 10, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., meet at the county park across Main Street from Outlook
“The History of Saving the Ocean” at SeaDoc Lecture
Humpback whale. Photo by G. Davis Tuesday, January 8 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall The SeaDoc Society & YMCA Camp Orkila Present “The History of Saving the Ocean,” a lecture
Guest Column: Save Energy with Alternatives Available Now
By Joe Symons Let’s do the math. A 500 megawatt coal fire power plant does not run flat out 24/7. It is rated by a capacity factor, which is roughly .75, which means that overall
Flu Season is Here – Two Cases are Confirmed, More Suspected
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Clinical tests have confirmed two cases of influenza in San Juan County County. One case, on San Juan Island, required hospitalization after the disease progressed to pneumonia.
Skagit Economic Development Offers Free Business Classes in January
By James McCafferty, Business Advisor - Economic Development Association of Skagit County The Economic Development Association (EDA) has planned a wonderful set of educational sessions for the New Year and hope to see you soon.
Christmas Trees: A Renewable Resource
Helen Venada Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division The County Public Works Department is again sponsoring a FREE Christmas tree collection program this year. Trees will be chipped for mulch for use
Genetically Engineered Salmon…One Step Closer to Your Plate
This undated 2010 handout photo provided by AquaBounty Technologies shows two same-age salmon, a genetically modified salmon, rear, and a non-genetically modified salmon, foreground. By Madie Murray To me, this is very scary.
Guest Column: a Homily on the Newtown Tragedy
By Susan McBain This Catholic homily for the 3rd Sunday in Advent was sent to me by a friend. The shootings at Newtown on Friday come down like a knife slicing this season of Advent
Farm to Cafeteria Thanks You for Another Great Year
By Madie Murray It has been an exciting and gratifying year for our Farm to Cafeteria Program. Here’s a brief rundown of all the momentous F2C events that occurred since the 2011-12 school year began:
New Recycling Fees Will Increase Jan. 1, 2013
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manger In response to a dramatic increase in hauling costs, the San Juan County Council has increased the fee for dropping off recycling at County Solid Waste facilities
