Saturday, November 3, 5:30 – 8 p.m., San Juan Grange
— from Alex Dolk for Northwest Natural Resource Group —
Wildfire risk across San Juan County is at an all-time high – largely due to increasingly overstocked forests. Thinning excess woody biomass from densely stocked forests can reduce wildfire risk while presenting an opportunity for local, sustainable energy production.
Local and regional experts will highlight examples of community-based biomass energy projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and share how this emerging technology presents an affordable and green option for meeting our energy needs. Learn about the wide range of methods for converting biomass into energy to heat and power our homes, businesses and communities.
Meagan Nuss | Wisewood Energy
Meagan is the project development manager with Wisewood Energy where she leads projects through the initial stages of design and wood fuel supplies. She has a background in forest collaboratives, industrial agroforestry, non-industrial private forest management, public lands, and the social sciences.
Ryan Palmateer | San Juan Islands Conservation District
Ryan is the energy program manager for San Juan Islands Conservation District. Having done work for green building organizations like Passive House Northwest and The Eco Builders Guild, Ryan believes that curbing the demand for energy is just as important as building more renewable energy sources.
This workshop is organized in partnership with:Wisewood Energy, San Juan Islands Conservation District, and USDA Risk Management Agency.
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