Technical Assistance

The development boom in the San Juan Islands raises questions about how best to retain the rural character of the region, safeguard property investments, and wisely plan for growth. Property owners, land use professionals, and government representatives need access to current, high quality information to make sound decisions that benefit people and nature.

Friends:

• participates in major planning processes to ensure that the best available information on priority habitats and species is applied to decision making.
• reviews permit applications for land use and shoreline development in San Juan County
• comments and testifies against proposed permits that have the potential to harm San Juan County’s agricultural lands, water resources, or shorelines, when necessary.
• monitors land use violations and pursues effective enforcement of local, state and federal regulations.