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SeaDoc Society to Hold Annual Fundraiser, Working for Health of the Salish Sea
Watch Justin and Leigh Ann from SeaDoc Society, give the scoop about the organization they're part of. It's a local treasure of marine...
Heather Nicholson
Aug 14, 20211 min read
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Public Comment on the Comp Plan, and How to be Effective.
San Juan County’s Comprehensive Plan, the root and guiding document. There are effective ways to make public comment on the County Comp...
Heather Nicholson
Jul 28, 20211 min read
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The Comp Plan and its Update Set the Terms for SJ County into the Future
San Juan County’s Comprehensive Plan is its core and guiding document, from which all planning and management comes. Brent Lyles,...
Heather Nicholson
Jul 17, 20211 min read
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Fellow islanders, including the kind who never come ashore, and our Marine Mammal Stranding Network
- Harbor seals are pupping and it’s boating season, be ALERT! - What comes to mind when thinking about who lives in the San Juan Islands...
Heather Nicholson
May 21, 20211 min read
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Snake River Savers Rally ‘Round the River in Last Stand for Salmon and Orca
Snake River Savers on a big run to spawn extinction-thwarting campaign ahead of desired dams breaching
Heather Nicholson
Feb 25, 20211 min read
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Nancy DeVaux talks affordable housing in San Juan County
Nancy DeVaux of the County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee gives a thorough overview of the affordable housing in San Juan County
David Geist
Feb 8, 20211 min read
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Writer/filmmaker Liz Smith on Leadership San Juan Islands & the Grange
San Juan Island-based writer and filmmaker Liz Smith enthusiastically shares her experience in the Leadership San Juan Islands program
David Geist
Jan 27, 20211 min read
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Artifishal Director Josh “Bones” Murphy talks wild salmon, a Friday Harbor Film Festival flashback
Patagonia’s Artifishal, directed by Josh “Bones” Murphy, is currently playing in this year’s Friday Harbor Film Festival lineup. Hear...
Heather Nicholson
Oct 24, 20201 min read
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Orca Behavior Institute, tracking a tenuous time for Southern Resident killer whales and salmon
Monika Wieland Shields, Director of the Orca Behavior Institute, is driven by the data her group collects on Salish Sea orca activities and
Heather Nicholson
Sep 29, 20201 min read
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Growing Garlic 101 feat. Bruce Robinson
Have you ever wanted to start growing garlic in your home garden? Seasoned island gardener Bruce Robinson reveals his foolproof method...
Ryan Palmateer
Sep 29, 20201 min read
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Island Stage Left, an oral history: Part 2
“The magic, the alchemy, is in the connection between actors and their audience.” - Helen & Dan, Island Stage Left Join thespians Helen...
Larry Greene
Sep 29, 20201 min read
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LCLT Unleashing the Power of Community
GUEST VIDEO STORY Since its founding in 1989, LCLT has responded to the challenges of rising housing costs and lack of affordable housing...
Guest Contributor: Chom Greacen
Sep 29, 20201 min read
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How SeaDoc Society makes marine conservation in the San Juans captivating and accessible
Powered by an expert team of marine biologists, educators and islanders passionate about marine wildlife in the San Juans,...
Heather Nicholson
Sep 16, 20201 min read
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Orcas Island Food Bank: Acts of kindness every day
Amanda Sparks of Orcas Island Food Bank spotlights the impact of her staff and volunteers, and the generosity and resilience of Orcas...
Ryan Palmateer
Sep 16, 20201 min read
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San Juan Islands Food Hub: Empowering farmers and consumers in San Juan County
Sarah Pope of San Juan Islands Food Hub talks about the inspiration for the Hub and how its direct farm-to-consumer focus supports...
Ryan Palmateer
Sep 16, 20201 min read
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Island Stage Left, an oral history: Part 1
Career thespians Helen Machin-Smith and Daniel Mayes share how a life-changing heart attack inspired them to create Island Stage Left....
Larry Greene
Sep 10, 20201 min read
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