Posted on: November 16, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY. WA November 16, 2023 - San Juan County would like to acknowledge the public response to the Preliminary Draft San Juan Islands Destination Management Plan (SDMP) and thank those community members who have taken the time to submit feedback...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: October 20, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA October 20, 2023 – San Juan County and the Marine Resources Committee is pleased to announce the successful removal of the derelict pier at Jackson Beach. This October, 117 creosote pilings were pulled from the water. The der...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: October 11, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. October 09, 2023 – In an inspiring display of community unity and environmental stewardship, 164 dedicated volunteers came together to participate in the Fall Great Islands Clean-up on Orcas, San Juan, Shaw...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: October 9, 2023
Join local and regional scientists and policymakers working for the recovery of the endangered Southern Resident Orca as they come together over a cup of coffee to discuss some of the successes of the past year and the challenges that still lie ahead for ...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: September 19, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. September 19, 2023 - San Juan County has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from community sources and municipal operations to reduce the County’s carbon footprint. As a baseline step in this proce...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: September 12, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. September 12, 2023 - Join your fellow islanders for the 2023 Fall Great Islands Clean-up, happening on Saturday, September 30. This bi-annual event invites participants of all ages to make a positive impact on our environment...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: September 8, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. September 8, 2023 - The preliminary draft of the San Juan Islands Destination Management Plan (SDMP) is currently available for public review and comment. The draft Plan is built off the feedback and recommendations received ...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: August 30, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA August 30, 2023 – The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) is working with the County’s Environmental Stewardship Marine Program to remove the derelict pier at Jackson Beach this fall. Construct...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: August 23, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. August 23, 2023 – San Juan County is creating the San Juan Islands Destination Management Plan (SDMP) to thoughtfully guide visitation that both supports and enhances the unique quality of life, environment, and cul...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: July 20, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. July 20, 2023 - San Juan County, in partnership with SC Johnson, a manufacturer of household consumer brands, is kicking off a pilot program to recycle plastic film. This is the fourth program of its kind to launch in Washing...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: July 12, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. July 12, 2023 – San Juan County is contracting with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to complete a county-wide assessment of creosote pilings. Addressing creosote treated materials in the marine environment is a priority for the...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: June 23, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. June 23, 2023 – San Juan County’s Derelict Vessel Program strives to minimize the impacts of derelict vessels throughout the county. By working closely with the public, local authorities, and the Washingto...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: June 1, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. June 1, 2023 – June is Orca Action Month, and this year, San Juan County is joining partners around the Salish Sea to celebrate the Lasting Legacies of these sentinel animals. This month, the County’s Marine Progra...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: June 1, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. June 1, 2023 - Do you have old tires you’d like to dispose of? Let the County know! San Juan County’s Solid Waste Program is assessing the waste tire disposal needs of local citizens in an effort to provid...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: May 25, 2023
SAN JUAN ISLAND, WA. May 25, 2023 – The San Juan County Department of Environmental Stewardship asks the local community to refrain from picking field mustard (Brassica rapa), a critical plant for the survival of the endangered Island Marble Butterfly (Eu...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: May 2, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 2, 2023 - San Juan County would like to thank the 301 dedicated volunteers who collected 4,574 pounds of litter on Shaw, Orcas, San Juan, Stuart, Decatur, Sucia, and Lopez Islands during this year’s Spring Great...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: April 20, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. April 20, 2023 - San Juan County’s hazardous waste round-up collection event is our community’s once-yearly opportunity to legally and responsibly dispose of poisonous, flammable, corrosive or other hazard...
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Environmental Stewardship
Posted on: April 6, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. April 6, 2023 - Join your fellow islanders for the 2023 Spring Great Islands Clean-up on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. During this event, participants of all ages can sign-up to collect trash on a designated beach or road, t...
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Environmental Stewardship