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
County Council Authorizes SJI Solid Waste Drop Box
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In a special meeting Tuesday, May 4,the San Juan County Council gave the Public Works department conditional authorization to proceed with plans to convert the current San Juan
OPALCO Directors Bogert, Lett and Myhr Re-Elected
The sun stayed out for the 335 people who attended the 73rd Annual Meeting of Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) on Saturday, May 1st on the ferry. More than one hundred people
Transfer Station Permit Extended to June 30, But That May Be It
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At its special meeting on Tuesday, May 4 the San Juan County Council will discuss how to deal with the probability that the County’s permit to operate the
Good Steward Awards Highlight Sustainability Fair
Updated May 3 at 6:45 p.m. Orcas Islanders win in Youth, Educator & Business Stewardship categories The sun shone on Saturday as the Sustainability Fair -- and the opening day of the Farmers
Council Finds CAO Update Delayed & More Costly
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Members of the San Juan County Council agreed on Tuesday, April 27, that it was unrealistic to try to complete work on updates to the County’s Critical Areas
Catherine Pederson and the Orcas Choral Society: A Retrospective of Song and Friendship
If you ask Catherine Pederson what she is proudest of in her 33-years as Founding Director/Artistic Director of the Orcas Choral Society, her answer may be a surprise. For she has steadfastly, modestly
Homes for Islanders to Show New Orcas Homes
Organization helps islanders build their own homes County non-profit organization Homes for Islanders and the USDA Rural Development invites the public to tour the Woodland Estates off Rosario Road and Firehouse Lane on Wednesday, May
Ethnobotany & Edibles Workshop — Try Fir Tip Tea!
By Fiona Norris, Science Director, San Juan Preservation Trust On Saturday May 8, San Juan Preservation Trust and San Juan Nature Institute are combining forces to offer a public workshop on Ethnobotany and Edibles on
A Weekend that Will Keep You Dancing — Sustainably!
(Click on red bolded text for more information) Friday, April 30 [intlink id="8482" type="post"]The Creatures of Indian Island[/intlink] – Simply show up at Eastsound Waterfront Park around 11:30 a.m. on Friday or Saturday. Join in
New Species of Orcas Reported
The Christian Science Monitor reported today that research by Charles Q. Choi, indicates that: Killer whales may not be just one species but rather four or more, with each hunting different prey, living in their
2010 Completion of Critical Areas Ordinance Unlikely — Local “Best Available Science” at Issue
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Director Members of the San Juan County Council on Tuesday, April 27, agreed that it was unrealistic to try to complete work on updates to the County’s Critical Areas
Council Adopts Amendments to Comprehensive Plan — Country Corner LAMIRD set
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council adopted 8 proposed changes to the County’s Comprehensive Plan at its meeting Tuesday, April 28. After the final vote on the final amendment was
State Licensing Changes Boat Renewal System
From the San Juan County Auditor's Office The State Department of Licensing recently mailed postcards to all vessel owners notifying them that the Department will not be mailing renewal reminders any more, starting this year.
Sustainable Orcas Island Prepares for Weekend Fair and Field Trips
Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) meets monthly on the last Wednesday at the Orcas Island Library. The agenda for the April 28, meeting—from 5:30 to 7 p.m. includes: San Juan County as a non-GMO community—update SOI's
World Labyrinth Day May 1 — Walk as One
Contributed by Nancy Ayer Once again there is an invitation to "Walk As One" with those around the globe in an attempt to create a wave of peaceful energy moving around the planet. You are
