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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Land Bank Accepts First Two Trail Easements on San Juan Island
The San Juan County Land Bank has received two trail easement donations along Cattle Point Road. Louisa Nishitani and Alice Hurd donated the easements in the hope that they will eventually be part of a
Fertilizers, cleaning products and dog-doo pollute our Puget Sound, SeaDoc finds
From the SeaDoc Society Newsletter Puget Sound Partnership just released their new public education effort. Here are four easy things we can all do: Use fertilizers and pesticides sparingly, or just use compost.
Fisher Plans Madrona Point Community Meeting
Contributed by Peter Fisher On Saturday, October 17 from 4-6 p.m., there will be a community meeting about Madrona Point at the Oddfellows Hall. A brief history of this beautiful peninsula will be presented, from
Killer Whales Don't Live Up to PC Label
By Dr. Joe Gaydos, SeaDoc Society Southern resident killer whales are often joked about as being Politically Correct, or PC, because they eat salmon, not other marine mammals. Recent events make you wonder if they're
Clyde Duke’s Response to Orcas Issues Questions for Fire District Commissioner Candidates
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Candidates for the Orcas Fire District Position #2 Duff Andrews and Clyde Duke are featured today. Their answers originally ran in the
School Board Chooses Mahlum as Bond Projects Architects
Contributed by Cathy Ferran Orcas Island School District Administrative Assistant Updated Oct. 5 at 12:18 p.m. At a Special Meeting of the Orcas Island School Board on Wednesday 9/30/09 and after extensive deliberation,
Greg Ayers Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Eastsound Sewer and Water District Commissioner Position #3
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Greg Ayers' and Harvey Aldort's answers are featured today. Candidates for the Orcas School Board #2 (Bob Connell and Tony Ghazel) will
Harvey Aldort Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Eastsound Sewer and Water District Commissioner #3
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Harvey Aldort's and Greg Ayer's answers are featured today. Candidates for the Orcas Island School District Position #2 (Bob Connell and Tony
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Island Recreation Program needs your help
Due to San Juan County's budget shortfall, the Orcas Island Recreation Program has had a 100% cut from County funding this year. This amounts to a $16,500 cut, and we are relying on donations and user
Marine Lecture Series to begin at Camp Orkila on Oct. 13
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Dr Joe Gaydos of the SeaDoc Society will present a lecture, "The Western Grebe: a vanishing icon," as the first in a series of marine lectures. The Marine Science Lecture Series is presented
Sustainable Orcas Presents "Island on the Edge"
This Sunday, following the Sustainable Orcas Island meeting (rescheduled from Wednesday, Sept. 30) there will be a DVD showing and discussion of “Island on the Edge,” followed by a community potluck. The film will be
Oil Spill HAZWOPER Training Saturday Sept. 26
An Oil Spill? In San Juan County? Want to help if the “big one” hits --- or with all the smaller ones that do happen year-round? On Saturday, September 26, Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA)
Letter to the Editor: Group Concerned about "Rational Protection of the Environment"
Dear County Council, For your information, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) San Juan is a non-partisan, non-profit, volunteer organization made up of local residents who are very concerned about the affect the regulations
Letter to the Editor: Fisher's right that cooperation will save Madrona Point again
Peter is right about the “amazing spirit of cooperation” that saved Madrona Point from development almost 20 years ago. Now it needs to be saved again, from neglect and inertia and bureaucracy. In addition to
Fisher promotes "People Power" to Reopen Madrona Point
Updated on Sept. 23, 2009 Peter Fisher, who has served on his share of public advisory and policy committees, has had it with the two agencies responsible for upholding the Madrona Point
