In this Director’s Update, Friends of the San Juans’ Executive Director thanks members for their support and shares early‑year highlights — from advancing beach restorations and youth advocacy to community science on eelgrass and policy engagement on oil spill accountability. The update underscores how donations are being put to work to protect island communities and…
Friends of the San Juans is excited to welcome new staff and board members who bring diverse experience in environmental science, community work, healthcare, and advocacy. Learn more about the new faces helping advance the organization’s mission to protect the Salish Sea.
Stay informed and take action with Friends of the San Juans’ legislative alerts, highlighting key policy issues impacting the Salish Sea and San Juan Islands. Learn about current bills, deadlines, and how to quickly make your voice heard during the legislative session.
Friends of the San Juans calls on community members to take a stand against fossil fuel expansion and support protections for the Salish Sea. By submitting public comments, individuals can help address risks from increased vessel traffic, pollution, and threats to marine life.
Friends of the San Juans extends gratitude to its Council of Scientific Advisors for their expertise and guidance, strengthening the organization’s science-based work to protect the Salish Sea. The team brings deep knowledge in marine science, ecology, and environmental research.
Friends of the San Juans took action to ensure a refinery project would not increase vessel traffic in the Salish Sea, securing protections for endangered Southern Resident killer whales and their critical habitat through enforceable conditions and oversight.
Molt Search invites community members to help defend the Salish Sea by identifying and reporting invasive European green crab molts on local beaches. Through simple surveys and community science, volunteers play a key role in early detection and protecting marine ecosystems.
Friends of the San Juans invites the community to a casual summer meet and mingle event, offering a chance to connect with staff, fellow supporters, and others who care about protecting the San Juan Islands and Salish Sea. Enjoy refreshments and conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
A new multi-year collaborative research project is underway to study eelgrass health across the San Juan Islands, mapping distribution, investigating disease, and working to understand why this vital marine habitat is declining.
Labor, community, and environmental groups have formed a united front against the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project, raising concerns about its impacts on jobs, wildlife, and the fragile ecosystems of the Salish Sea.
