Watch! San Juan County Council Candidate Youth Forum

The Environmental Systems class at Spring Street International School, with support from the Friday Harbor High Eco Club, held a Youth Forum for the San Juan County Council Candidates on October 12th. The students asked the candidates questions about how they will address environmental issues such as climate change, waste reduction, and Southern Resident orca protection as members of the San Juan County Council.

Click here to watch the forum.

It wasn’t until 1979 that San Juan County got a comprehensive growth plan and that was largely due to the Friends of the San Juan’s being there to advocate for the shoreline and the ecosystem. Since then, there have been constant waves of pressure by developers. Friends have risen each time, fighting to protect this fragile and precious place.

Liza Michaelson

member, San Juan Island