Friends of the San Juans calls for rejection of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project, highlighting its significant risks to Southern Resident killer whales, salmon, and the broader Salish Sea ecosystem due to increased shipping traffic, habitat loss, and pollution impacts.
Friends of the San Juans provides a legislative recap highlighting key policy wins, challenges, and progress made to protect the Salish Sea during the recent legislative session. Learn how decisions in Olympia impact local waters, wildlife, and coastal communities.
Friends of the San Juans invites the community to join Orca Action efforts to support Southern Resident killer whales through advocacy, awareness, and protection of their critical Salish Sea habitat.
A major victory for Southern Resident killer whales as new protections are secured to reduce vessel disturbance and improve the chances of recovery for this endangered population in the Salish Sea. The decision marks an important step forward in long-term conservation efforts.
Calling all community scientists, volunteers, shoreline landowners, and beachgoers! The invasive European green crab threatens eelgrass, shellfish, juvenile salmon, and our marine ecosystem. We need you — help monitor beaches by joining our 20-minute green-crab molt surveys. Friends of the San Juans is coordinating this effort across San Juan County.
A reflection on the power of friendship, connection, and shared commitment to protecting the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea, honoring the relationships and community ties that inspire lasting environmental stewardship.
A personal reflection on how Irmgard Conley’s story and friendship shaped a meaningful connection, honoring shared experiences, community ties, and the impact of individual lives woven into the fabric of the San Juan Islands.
Friends of the San Juans welcomes Eva Schulte as Executive Director. With extensive leadership experience in the social and environmental sectors, Eva brings a strong commitment to protecting the Salish Sea and advancing the organization’s mission.
Friends of the San Juans welcomes three new board members who bring diverse experience in environmental advocacy, science, and community leadership to support the organization’s mission of protecting the Salish Sea.
