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
Orcas Discusses the Future Funding of State Parks
By Michel Vekved Last Saturday, a meeting on Orcas to discuss the future of Washington State Parks was held at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Ten similar meetings took place statewide as a public outreach.
Creepy Caterpillars Invade Orcas
by Lin McNulty It may be climate driven, as a result of our mild winter. It may well be the result of something we don't know about. If you are on a section
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound ‘s Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. The next Field Research days
Homestead Tour Highlights Island Ingenuity
By Margaret Payne Three of the homesteads on the Orcas Island Garden Club’s “Homestead Tour,” June 23 and 24, date from the 1880’s. However, two more recent homesteads demonstrate that today’s islanders are
Emily Reid to serve as Grand Marshal of Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Orcas Farms” Parade
From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Orcas Farms” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade scheduled for Saturday, July 7 in Eastsound. “Our island is made up
Free Master Composter/Recycler Training
By Helen Venada, Waste Reduction/Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Public Works/WSU Extension Calling all islanders interested in composting and recycling! Join WSU Extension and San Juan County Solid Waste in the first County-wide training
San Juan Businesses urge President to Declare National Monument
From Tom Reeves, San Juan Islands National Conservation Area Momentum grows as local leaders join Sen. Cantwell, Rep. Larsen, Gov. Gregoire, San Juan County Council and San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau in call for
Orcas Island Rowing Offers Sculling Class
Martin Taylor Community Journalist Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) is offering a beginning sculling (rowing) class for adults. Rowing is a great sport. It is a low impact fun outdoor exercise. Once you
Council Authorizes Shoreline Report Revisions
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council, meeting Tuesday, [June 5] agreed with a staff recommendation to send the Draft Shoreline Master Program’s Inventory and Characterization Report (“I&C Report”)
Mojo Makes Tracks North after Stranding
From the SeaDoc Society Quick, what’s the most unusual use for an orange traffic cone? If you’re Joe “MacGyver” Gaydos, a traffic cone makes a perfect anesthesia mask for doping down a 255
Eastsound Planners Zero In on Road Improvements
By Margie Doyle Thursday, June 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall At its upcoming meeting tomorrow, June 7, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) has scheduled much
Sea Doc Conducts Marine Mammal Stranding Training
From the SeaDoc Society SeaDoc provides regional veterinary support for marine mammal stranding and rehabilitation. Next week we’ll be working with the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network to provide two introductory sessions for
Turtleback Hike Teaches Forestry Tricks
Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m. t0 2 p.m. From the San Juan County Land Bank The forests of Turtleback Mountain tell a story rooted in geology, first peoples, settlement, industry, and conservation.
Solid Waste Proposals Subject of Tuesday’s Council Meeting
Morning hearings accessible by videoconference at Orcas, Lopez Libraries At the Tuesday, June 5 County Council meeting there will be a public hearing at 10:15 a.m. regarding the proposal to Amend Solid Waste Level of
Continued Fish & Wildlife CAO Hearings at Council Monday Meeting
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Monday, June 4, 2012 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor
