Category: Youth
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San Juan Island Students Take Their Voices to Olympia
On a crisp February morning, a group of students from the San Juan Islands stepped into the halls of the Washington State Capitol with a clear purpose: speak up for the environment they call home. On February 24, fifteen students from the Friday Harbor High School Eco Club and one student from Orcas Island High…
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Student advocacy pays off: Recycling Reform Act signed into law!
Washington’s new Recycling Reform Act is now law, thanks in part to powerful student advocacy from San Juan County. … The bill, years in the making, will help reduce excessive packaging, support reliable curbside recycling programs, and ensure that materials placed in recycling bins are actually recycled. It comes at a critical time: nearly half…
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From Nurdles to the Capitol: How We’re Turning the Tide on Plastic
Friends of the San Juans is tackling plastic pollution through student-led nurdle cleanups, community action, and advocacy at the Capitol. Learn how local youth are turning the tide on plastic and inspiring change across the islands.
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Friday Harbor Youth Support Recycling Reform in Olympia
Friday Harbor High School Eco Club students traveled to Olympia to advocate for recycling reform, sharing firsthand experiences about waste challenges in island communities. Their voices helped highlight the need for stronger, more accessible recycling systems and producer responsibility legislation in Washington State.
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Friday Harbor Youth Storm the Capitol!
Friday Harbor High School Eco Club students traveled to Olympia for a firsthand look at the legislative process, meeting with lawmakers and advocating for environmental issues impacting island communities. The experience empowered youth to engage in policy and speak up for the future of the Salish Sea.
