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 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 .
Orcas Islanders urged to support ferry run to Sidney by walking on the ferrry March 29
Contributed by Lance Evans,Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is urging Islanders to show their support of the International ferry run (Anacortes – San Juan Islands –
Kayl to take leave of absence from EPRC to serve with Forest Service
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Chair Mindy Kayl announced on March 16 that she has accepted a position with the US Forest Service for a six months' contract in the Western mountain states. In a letter
March 20: Signs of Spring
by Janice Richardson Observing the web of life and the intricacies of nature has become a passion of mine. I'm particularly moved by the phenology or timing of things. The notes on my
Signs of Spring
by Janice Richardson Observing the web of life and the intricacies of nature has become a passion of mine. I’m particularly moved by the phenology or timing of things. The notes on
Winter Windy Concert celebrates wind, strings and voices tonight at 6:15
Orcas Island school's all-elementary Spring Concert tonight will have a blustery theme. Some of the school's musical groups playing at the Winter Windy concert tonight are: 5th and 6th grade Strings (violins, violas
SeaDoc Society: Improved U.S. – Canadian cooperation necessary to save Puget Sound
A new research paper, just published in the international journal EcoHealth, finds that a major principle for restoring ecosystems is lacking in efforts to restore the health of Puget Sound. “Efforts to
Earth Machine composters available
Last week, Composting Workshops were held on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands, with Janet Hall of Island Co. WSU Extension. Earth Machine Composters were offered at a reduced rate of $26.93; they
Little League Tryouts and Registration for kids of all ages March 21
"Play ball!" Many think that's the final phrase of the National Anthem, and the season to see youngsters out on the fields playing the national sport, begins this weekend with Tryouts and Registration for Orcas
Super Green: OPALCO's EnergySmart Program and Island Market
After three years of upgrades through OPALCO's Commercial Lighting and EnergySmart Programs, Island Market is now "one of the most energy efficient grocery stores in the Northwest," according to Mark Larson of Portland
What's up with the goody boxes from OPALCO?
This week, many Orcas Islanders have found “goody boxes” on their doorstep from OPALCO. Suzanne Olson, Communications specialist at OPALCO, explained these brown box Energy Efficiency Kits. OPALCO sent out the kits from Niagara
How those whales can fly!
Orcas Travel Fast to California by Christopher Dunagan of Kitsap "Sun" A group of killer whales that frequent Puget Sound recently completed a nearly 1,000-mile trip to Monterey Bay, Calif., in 11 days — demonstrating
