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I recently read an article from a Canadian news organization titled “The Future of Exploration.” In it, author Kate Harris examines how traditional exploration’s complicated past makes it difficult to reconcile with modern values of justice and sustainability. From Marco Polo to Lewis and Clark, most famous expeditions have been glorified in western culture while ... read more

Recurring membership matters because we began as a grassroots organization and 43 years later, the roots that bind us are our members who continue to support our work.  We invite you to join as a monthly recurring member so we can all focus on the future. When you become a member of Friends, you play a vital ... read more

Check out the January issue of our e-newsletter – Highwater Marks! You can read the results of our 10 year Armor Change Study, Catch up on Environmental Legislative Priorities, and much more!

Check out the December issue of our e-newsletter – Highwater Marks! We share our highlights from 2021, discuss Trust, Truth, and Gratitude, show photos from our Immersive Salish Sea Education with Lopez and Orcas students and our restoration planting at Salmon Point with the Island Conservation Corps, and much more! Read it here. Photo by ... read more

To those of you who joined us for our 2021 Annual Meeting – thank you! To those of you who missed last week’s event — if only you could have been there! But don’t worry, here’s a link to the recording! We witnessed compelling testimonials, gained insight during our engaging conversation with Lynda Mapes, and ... read more

Friends is looking for a Legal Director and Staff Attorney (Legal Director) to join our team. The Legal Director leads our legal advocacy and litigation practice and participates in many other organizational activities, including policy analysis and advocacy, public outreach and education, fundraising, and coalition building. The Legal Director has a key role in implementing our ... read more

Chris Wolfe Board of Directorsshe/her/hers Chris joined the Friends’ Board in 2019, motivated by the work Friends’ was doing to protect the Salish Sea from shipping impacts. Her previous work with the Environmental Defense Fund had focused on improving air quality at ports and in the shipping sector, and she brings that experience to support ... read more

We started our Virtual Reality pilot program in island schools in early February! And here’s the video you have all been waiting for… (drum roll…!!!) Click here to see Shorelines and Salmon: Friends of the San Juans’ Immersive Education 360VR! Dive in and imhttps://youtu.be/vP6ZlXe9Jikmerse yourself among the critical nearshore habitats of the San Juan Islands ... read more

Thank you so much for supporting Friends of the San Juans in 2020. To show our appreciation, we have created backgrounds for your Zoom sessions or computer desktop taken by our very own Marine Science Coordinator, Jess Newley. Enjoy these amazing underwater photos of Pacific herring and Coho salmon! And look out for more images ... read more

Click here to watch the December 16 town hall meeting led by Brent Lyles, our new Executive Director. Brent introduces himself, answers questions from the audience, and shares some highlights of Friends of the San Juans’ recent activities. Brent comes to Friends with over 20 years of experience leading environmental protection and education efforts. “In ... read more