Category: Action Alerts
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Washington’s Bottle Bill: A Common-Sense Solution to Reduce Pollution and Protect the Salish Sea
Washington’s recycling system is not working the way it should—and our shorelines, waterways, and communities are paying the price. Each year, an estimated 3.8 billion glass, plastic, and metal bottles and cans are produced in Washington. The majority of them are not recycled. Instead, they end up in landfills, incinerators, or worse—polluting our beaches, waterways,…
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Tell Whatcom County to Require a Thorough Environmental Review!
Huge thanks to the 662 people submitted comments through our Action Alert to push back on Whatcom County’s decision to issue a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for 33 projects at the Cherry Point Ferndale Terminal — including 31 projects that were built without permits. Instead of requiring a long-promised Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the…
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Oil Tanker Traffic Is Rising—Act Now to Protect Southern Resident Killer Whales from Oil Spills
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,…
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Community Voices at the Center of Comprehensive Plan Updates
Friends of the San Juans facilitated community listening sessions — including with underserved groups — so island residents can share feedback and help shape San Juan County’s Comprehensive Plan update, influencing land use, water, housing, and more for the next 20 years.
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A simple solution to pollution!
Washington’s proposed bills HB 1652 and SB 5519 offer a practical fix to a major pollution source in the Salish Sea. By requiring low-sulfur fuels and ending the use of scrubbers that discharge toxic waste into our waters, these bills would protect marine ecosystems, safeguard community health, and support a cleaner future for the region.
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Help secure the Islands’ Future: Get Involved with Comprehensive Planning!
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,…
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Ban Discontinued Dispersants and Update Oil Spill Response Plans
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.…
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The Recycling Reform Act (SB 5284 solid waste management)
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…
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Reject Roberts Bank Terminal 2!
Help protect Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon! Your quick action by June 8th is needed to help reduce the impacts of a new off-shore/over-water shipping terminal the size of 202 football fields! This new terminal would decimate critical habitat and increase vessel traffic impacts and oil spill risks in the transboundary Salish Sea.…
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Take Action—Ecology Needs to Hear from You!
We have an opportunity for you to help Southern Residents, salmon, and all the inhabitants that rely on a healthy Salish Sea! The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has issued a draft rule to reduce threats to Southern Resident killer whales by improving the safety of oil transportation. As a result of a devasting…
