ENVIRONMENT

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 …?”

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LATEST IN ENVIRONMENT

County Emergency Management Advice on Tsunami

Lin McNulty2011-03-11T10:08:42-08:00March 11th, 2011|

Updated at 9:30 a.m. on March 11 At 7 a.m. on Friday, March 11, Brendan Cowan, Director of the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) wrote regarding the 8.9 earthquake that occurred in

Opportunity for Orcas General Contractors – Informational Meeting on Friday, Mar 11

Lin McNulty2011-03-10T17:47:59-08:00March 10th, 2011|

Informational meeting on Friday, Mar 11 at 1 p.m. in the school library The Orcas Island School District is working with the State of Washington’s ESPC (Energy Savings Performance Contracting) Team to develop and implement

EDC Announces Move to New Location, New Board Members

Lin McNulty2011-03-10T17:54:06-08:00March 10th, 2011|

The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC), the state- and municipality-funded agency working to assist small businesses and startups in San Juan County, announces its move to a new location in downtown Friday Harbor.

What Can You Find For Granny’s Attic?

Lin McNulty2011-03-09T17:01:14-08:00March 9th, 2011|

Granny's Attic will once again be open at the Senior Center on Saturday, April 16. The annual sale is one of the major fund-raisers for the Orcas Senior Center. That means that Tuesday afternoons, from

Orcas Park & Rec Meetings Bookend the Town Hall this Thursday

Lin McNulty2011-03-08T17:20:04-08:00March 8th, 2011|

The Orcas Park and Recreation District will hold two meetings for this coming Thursday, Feb. 10: 1. Regular Public Meeting from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. 376-2331‎. The Commissioners will begin

OPALCO Members Turn Energy Efficiency Measures Into Big Savings!

Lin McNulty2011-03-08T04:25:36-08:00March 8th, 2011|

OPALCO reported 1,181,291 kWh of implemented energy savings for 2010 to Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), who administers and funds OPALCO’s conservation program. This includes residential and commercial savings and equates to about $82,690 given an average rate

OPAL Housing Sites, Clean Water Projects and Waste Disposal Reviewed by EPRC

Lin McNulty2011-03-07T18:54:48-08:00March 7th, 2011|

At their regular meeting on March 3, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) weighed in on the most recent acquisition by OPAL, the “Baker House” that was moved last weekend from the west side of

Guest Opinion: Public Works Fails to Deal with Recycling Solutions

Lin McNulty2011-03-06T18:38:22-08:00March 6th, 2011|

By Frank Penwell President, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) Dear County Council, The County's management and financial issues, regarding Solid Waste and recycling, are in need of help. I offer the following thoughts for

Come to a Cayou Cove Restoration Work Party

Lin McNulty2011-03-06T17:45:32-08:00March 6th, 2011|

From People for Puget Sound People For Puget Sound will be partnering with local landowners Bob and Meg Connor to conduct three work parties in March 2011 at the Cayou Valley Lagoon in Deer Harbor.

Board Ponders How to Match Grants and Pay for School Repairs

Lin McNulty2011-03-05T03:04:47-08:00March 5th, 2011|

Existing and Emerging Maintenance Issues Continue to Cost School District At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board Meeting on March 3, Bond Specialist Trevor Carlson gave “eye-opening” and “sobering” information regarding Qualified School Construction