Category: Latest News
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Gathering of the Eagles
Friends is honored to be the fiscal sponsor for this extraordinary inter-island Tribal canoe journey, “Esqaplh etse Kwelengsen, Gathering of Eagles.” All are welcome at this grassroots journey organized by Sul ka dub Freddie Lane, following the ancestral highways of the Lhaq’temish, Lummi, people, beginning May 19th and running through May 23rd in the Lhaq’temish homelands…
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Ken Carrasco | President
Ken Carrasco PresidentBoard of Directorshe/him/his Ken is a retired biologist and resides on Orcas Island where he lives with his wife Mariann, a retired wildlife biologist. He holds a bachelor’s degree in zoology with an emphasis on marine invertebrates and also has a master’s degree in Dungeness crab ecology from the University of Washington, although…
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Action Update: Who foots the bill for an oil spill?
Last month we sent out an action alert regarding the Washington State Department of Ecology’s rulemaking. This rulemaking will establish financial responsibility requirements for refineries, pipelines, and other large bulk oil handling facilities. Here’s an update on all the progress made! Thanks to everyone that made comments and amplified our action alert. The final rule…
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Action Update: Phillips 66
In May 2023, Friends of the San Juans received a concerning anonymous alert regarding changes at the Phillips 66 Refinery in Ferndale, apparently without a permit. These changes could allow the refinery to function as a transshipment facility, receiving diesel for resale in Canada via rail and truck. Acting swiftly, Friends submitted a Code Enforcement…
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Shoreline Property Owner Workshop Recording + Tools
In the San Juan Islands, over 90% of waterfront tax parcels are privately owned for residential purposes. Protecting habitat is the most efficient and effective way to support the marine environment. Partnering with Blue Coast Engineering, Northwest Straits Foundation, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program, Friends of the San Juans…
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Business and Organizations that Show Up for Friends!
We’re so grateful to the local businesses, artists, and organizations that donated their time, space, and/or goods over the last year! Thank you! Alchemy Art Center Alisha Merrick, Fern Ayn Gailey Consulting Cin Cin Climb San Juan Darvill’s Bookstore FLOAT (For the Love of All Things) FOLKS (Friends of Lime Kiln Society) Friday Harbor House …
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Who Foots the Bill for an Oil Spill?
Explore how proposed rule changes for oil-handling facilities would strengthen oversight, improve safety standards, and reduce the risk of spills to safeguard the Salish Sea and local communities.
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Director’s Update
As we dive into the new year, I see daily how important our members’ support is to achieve our mission. I wanted to take a moment to thank you and share what your year-end donations have already jumpstarted in this first month of 2024: Also, I am happy to report that we met our…
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New Faces at Friends
We are delighted to welcome a new staff member and 2 new board members to our team! Isabel Alexander, Executive Administrator — Isabel provides administrative support to the Executive Director and the Board. Isabel will also be integral in communications with our donors, members, and volunteers. Prior to joining Friends, Isabel was the Program Director…
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Legislative Action Alerts!
The Washington State Legislative Session begins Monday, January 8th, and will run for 60 days, until March 7, 2024. Stay informed. Make a difference. Don’t miss our legislative updates on policy issues impacting the San Juans and the Salish Sea! Click the button below to sign up, and select Regional Action Alerts from the list…
