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Our Work
The San Juan Islands: Precious. Finite. Worth protecting.
Friends of the San Juans protects and restores the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea for people and nature— since 1979. We champion clean water, forests, food, and healthy communities by using science, education, and advocacy. Our innovative programs help the region’s environment and economy thrive.
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Our Impact
1,800
islanders explored, restored, and learned at Friends events in 2017.
15,000
square feet of forage fish spawning beach restored in 2017.
400
people attended ``Salish Sea Stands Against Kinder Morgan`` rallies in this islands in 2017.
The Latest
Help Needed! Italian Arum Removal Project on Lopez & Beyond by Friends of the San Juans
New Infographic! 25 Projects in the Salish Sea Threaten Southern Resident Orcas by Friends of the San Juans
Welcome to our 2019 legal interns! by Friends of the San Juans
You did it! All Orca Emergency Response Bills Passed! by Friends of the San Juans
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“I want the beach to be able to be here for my grandchildren… for my nieces, nephews, and godchildren. That’s when we made the decision to contact Friends of the San Juans.”
Mariluz Villa, participating shoreline restoration project property owner
Photos by: Mark Gardner (SRKW Action Center), Mark Gardner (Thriving on the Land)