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
Sustainability Fair seeks participants
Feeling the crunch? During these times of dwindling natural and financial resources, how do we sustain? What choices might we make individually and collectively to, literally, stay alive on this small, green planet? These types
Human voice heard underwater in Haro Strait by Whale Museum's Veirs last night
from "Watching Our Water Ways" https://pugetsoundblogs.com/waterways/ By Chris Dunagan of the Kitsap "Sun" A Navy public affairs officer has been contacted to help track down an unusual incident involving a human voice heard underwater last
Poem for the Day: Grubs
Grubs Working with the bark spud peeling cedar logs for the shed I uncover white grubs, wrinkled & thick as my little finger. They have powerful jaws. Working in the dark, blind, in faith toward
Shark Reef spring issue online – submissions open for fall issue
“Idle observations at a ferry landing; thoughts that surface when we try to sleep; a young woman’s unhappy visit to a radiologist’s office; the sensation of floating after a strong dive; a hilarious tale of chickens
Cell phone ordinance review a hot topic at County Council's Orcas meeting
Cell phone tower ordinance review may sound like a dry-as-toast matter, but when the County Council came to Orcas Island on March 30 to discuss revision of the old cell tower ordinance, the fireworks of
Report Shows Dramatic Increase in Homelessness Here
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager A state-mandated count of homeless persons in San Juan County identified 73 homeless County residents, compared to only 26 homeless individuals found in the same survey last
Marine Resources Committe to discuss rock fish, critical areas ordinance and desalinization
The San Juan Marine Resources Committee will meet from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1 in Friday Harbor. At this meeting, a presentation will be given by Anne Beaudreau, a researcher who
Turn Point Lighthouse exhibit at the Senior Center during April
An informative exhibit on Stuart Island’s Turn Point Lighthouse will grace the walls of the Lundeen Room at Orcas Senior Center during April. Built in 1893 and designed by the architect Carl Leick, the
Rosario Mansion open for free tour today, March 28
Rosario Resort announces that the Moran Mansion will be open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m .for public touring starting today! Christopher Peacock will be performing the Rosario History and Music Program at 5
Letter to the Editor: Cell tower ordinance meeting Monday on Orcas
Dear friends, It has just been brought to my attention that a very important public meeting has been scheduled at the Eastsound Firehouse at 12:30 Monday, March 30 to get public comment on the draft
Sustainable San Juans: a weekend with Friends coming in April
Registration is now open for a countywide event called Sustainable San Juans: Greening Your Home, Business and Food. The central event is a stewardship fair and workshop on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to
County Council endorses participation in "Lights Out" campaign March 28
The San Juan County Council has joined the Town of Friday Harbor in proclaiming Saturday, March 28, from 8:30pm until 9:30 pm as "Earth Hour." The "Earth Hour" movement started in Sydney Australia
What we talk about when we talk about Sustainable Orcas Island
Contributed by Phil Heikkinen Following are some of the notes that Phil Heikkinen circulated regarding the last meeting of Sustainable Orcas Island. The group will meet again this Wednesday , March 25 at 5:30 p.m.
Water Quality Inspection at SJ Transfer Station has implications county-wide
Matter to be discussed at March 24 Council Meeting By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The solid waste division of the San Juan County Public Works Department is studying options for continuing operations
County and conservation groups going on a Turtle Hunt
The San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department (CDPD), and local conservation groups, would like anyone who spots one of these turtles to contact Shireene Hale at CDPD email: shireeneh@sanjuanco.com .
