Action Alerts

HB 1652 and SB 5519: A simple solution to pollution!

February 3, 2025

Two bills have the power to improve air and water quality for the critically endangered Southern Resident killer whales, salmon, and marine communities! Your voice is needed to help move them forward. Protect the Salish Sea, Public Health, and Washington State’s Marine Economy with HB 1652 and SB 5519 What are scrubbers?  An increasing number ... 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

San Juan County is at the center of existing and proposed fossil fuel export projects. We have much to lose and nothing to gain. Our community needs to stay informed, get involved, and be part of the public process of understanding the approaching changes which will affect us all.

San Olson

member, Lopez Island