Action Alerts

Call or Email Your Legislators About Our Plastics Problem!

February 28, 2025

The Recycling Reform Act (SB 5284 / HB 1150), sponsored by Senator Liz Lovelett and Representative Liz Berry, would modernize our recycling system in Washington. It would create a producer responsibility program in which manufacturers and brands collaborate to reduce unnecessary packaging and paper, fund statewide recycling services, and ensure that materials are actually recycled. Specific incentives are built ... read more

Community Voices at the Center of Comprehensive Plan Updates

February 27, 2025

Friends was formed to help San Juan County adopt its first-ever Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and this year, we are again working to include all voices in the planning process. So far, through eight listening sessions, we’ve engaged 112 people—partnering with Family Resource Centers to reach low-income families, Latinx community members, and seniors. One more ... read more

A simple solution to pollution!

February 3, 2025

HB 1652 and SB 5519 won’t be moving forward this session, but the fight isn’t over. These bills would reduce environmental impacts associated with the operation of certain ocean-going vessels by requiring the use of low-sulfur fuels.  There’s still work to be done, and we’re not giving up! Friends staff will continue to provide leadership in support ... read more

Help secure the Islands’ Future: Get Involved with Comprehensive Planning! 

January 28, 2025

Did you know the future of our islands is being decided right now? The Comprehensive Plans for San Juan County and the Town of Friday Harbor are being updated—and your voice can shape what comes next! Ready to get involved? Together, we can ensure that the San Juan Islands remain where nature thrives, communities flourish, ... read more

Ban Discontinued Dispersants and Update Oil Spill Response Plans

January 24, 2025

Did you know the chemicals used to clean up oil spills can be just as harmful as the oil spills themselves? Take action today to ban the use of discontinued dispersants! The Current Threat Stockpiles of discontinued chemical dispersants that have known health risks are still approved for use during oil spills in Washington waters. ... read more

The Recycling Reform Act (SB 5284 solid waste management)

January 24, 2025

The Recycling Reform Act (the WRAP Act) is back! After a successful hearing in the House last week, it’s now heading to the Senate—and we need your voice to ensure its passage. Recycling Reform Act (SB 5284 solid waste management / HB 1150): moving responsibility of plastic production to the producers, taking plastic off our ... read more

We believe that our property is more valuable if we and our neighbors protect the shoreline. Orcas need salmon. Salmon need forage fish. Salmon and forage fish need the protection of eelgrass and kelp. Eelgrass and kelp need clean water. Shoreline protections are good for ecosystems and for the long-term economy of these lovely islands.

Val and Leslie Veirs

members, San Juan Island

Friends’ mission is to bring people and nature together to protect the San Juans Islands and the Salish Sea through education, science, policy and law. Friends of the San Juans does not engage in political endorsements. As a nonpartisan organization, we cannot speak to individual candidates’ qualifications.
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