Action Alerts

Tell Whatcom County to Require a Thorough Environmental Review!

September 10, 2025

Issue Overview The Salish Sea deserves better than unchecked fossil fuel expansion. To date, there has been no thorough environmental assessment on the impacts of 33 projects at the Ferndale liquid petroleum gas (LPG) Terminal, known as AltaGas’ ALA Energy Ferndale Terminal on Cherry Point. Whatcom County is reviewing 33 LPG permit applications without requiring ... read more

Oil Tanker Traffic Is Rising—Act Now to Protect Southern Resident Killer Whales from Oil Spills

July 29, 2025

Speak up by July 31st! Help shape Washington’s oil spill response planning requirements and improve protections for Salish Sea wildlife, waters, and communities. Issue Overview Oil tanker traffic through the Salish Sea has surged since the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion was completed in May 2024. Washington State’s oil spill contingency plans need to be updated, ... 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

The Friends of the San Juans are at the forefront in efforts to prevent oil spills from impacting the San Juans. They work to identify the threats and then work with the US Coast Guard, Ecology, and others to get the best oil spill planning and prevention efforts in place.

Debby Clausen and Kim Sundberg

members, San Juan Island