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
Moran Park Clean Up this Saturday
Contributed by Marian O'Brien The annual Moran Park Clean Up is this coming Saturday from 10-4. The Friends of Moran organize the event and assist the park rangers throughout the day with a wide variety
Sustainability Fair coming in May to Farmers Market
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
Don't dump hazardous materials on Mother Earth — bring them for disposal on April 25
Orcas Islanders can help protect our drinking water and the environment on April 25 by disposing hazardous waste materials in a special collection. The San Juan County Public Works, Solid Waste Division sponsors this event,
County's environmental picture brought into focus at Sustainable San Juans April 17-19
"Sustainable San Juans," from April 17-19 promises to be a weekend of activities highlighting the environmental sustainability of our county islands. This year the event will take place on San Juan Island, bringing
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
