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Land Bank Report On Community Discussions by Kaj Litch
Photo credit: Eric Kessler The final report of public feedback to the San Juan County Land Bank using an innovative method to garner public opinion has just been released. [...]
When In Doubt, Stay Out – Toxic Algae at Zylstra Lake Preserve
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) levels are high at Zylstra Lake. The type of cyanobacteria present in the lake can produce toxins that make people and animals sick. Please keep you and your [...]
The Salish Seeds Project 2021 Fall Native Wildflower Sale
The Salish Seeds Project’s popular, twice-annual wildflower sale is happening soon. Reserve plants online September 10 - 17, and pick them up on Saturday, October 2 at locations on Lopez, Orcas, [...]
Black-tail deer Hunting Season Opens September 1 at Lopez Hill and Mount Grant Preserves
Deer hunting is open for limited hunting only at Lopez Hill and Mount Grant Preserves. Specific dates for 2021 are as follows: Archery: September 1-24 Muzzle Loader: September 25-October 3 Modern [...]
Brushfire at Mount Grant Preserve Averted
Wednesday afternoon, August 11, 2021, San Juan Island Fire & Rescue responded to an isolated brush fire adjacent to the Land Bank’s Mount Grant Preserve. The fire charred approximately one quarter acre [...]
