Category: Latest News
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Community Mural with Alchemy Art Center and Friends!
Local artists and community members joined Friends of the San Juans and Alchemy Art Center to create “Interconnected,” a collaborative tile mural honoring eelgrass and raising awareness about its role in the Salish Sea.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Marni Zimlin
Marni Zimlin joined Friends of the San Juans in late 2024, bringing deep phone‑banking and outreach expertise to strengthen donor engagement. She created call scripts, trained volunteers and staff, and led hundreds of supporter calls—all while uplifting the office with her positive spirit and passion for protecting the Salish Sea and island communities.
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New Boating Rules Now in Effect Protecting Southern Resident Killer Whales
New boating rules are now in effect to protect endangered Southern Resident killer whales in Washington waters. Effective January 1, 2025, boaters must stay at least 1,000 yards away from Southern Residents, slow or stop within 400 yards, and reduce vessel noise to lessen disturbance. Friends of the San Juans helped champion these protections to reduce stress and improve…
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Win for wild salmon and orca!
In January, Washington permanently banned commercial finfish net-pen aquaculture on state aquatic lands — a historic victory for wild salmon, Southern Resident orcas, and clean waters in the Salish Sea, achieved through years of science, advocacy, and community action.
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Director’s Update – 2024 Impact
In the 2024 Directors’ Update, Friends of the San Juans highlights key accomplishments protecting the Salish Sea—expanding community science, advancing policy wins on plastics and orca protections, strengthening shoreline stewardship, and deepening volunteer and supporter engagement that fuels the organization’s impact across the islands.
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Mullis Center Seniors Swim with Salmon!
Friends of the San Juans took Mullis Community Senior Center members out on the water for a “Swim with Salmon” boat outing. Participants learned about local salmon ecology, the Salish Sea’s marine environment, and the importance of healthy watersheds while enjoying a memorable day on the water together.
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San Juan County’s Comprehensive Plan Demystified
Get a clear breakdown of San Juan County’s Comprehensive Plan—how it shapes land use, housing, climate action, natural resource protection, and community priorities. Friends of the San Juans demystifies the process, explains key elements of the plan, and shows how residents can engage effectively in upcoming public comment periods and planning meetings to help secure…
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Election Season Update
Friends of the San Juans shares its mission to protect the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea through science, advocacy, and community collaboration. The post explains core priorities like safeguarding marine habitats, reducing pollution, strengthening shoreline stewardship, and engaging volunteers and supporters to build a healthier, more resilient Salish Sea for people and wildlife.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Manny Eusebio
Dr. Manny Eusebio has brought scientific expertise and community commitment to Friends of the San Juans. In this volunteer spotlight, learn how his analytical skills, stewardship passion, and collaborative spirit have supported water quality monitoring, data interpretation, and efforts to protect the Salish Sea.
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FISH WAR Film Screening
Friends of the San Juans hosted a special screening of the documentary FISH WAR, a powerful film exploring Native American fishing rights, Tribal sovereignty, and the landmark Boldt Decision. The event featured Lummi Nation Blackhawk Dancers and a panel discussion with Tribal and stewardship leaders, commemorating Native American Heritage Month and celebrating cultural history and…
