Sno-Isle Group News September 2020

Third Thursday Virtual Social
Sept. 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Online Zoom Meeting
"Doors" open at 5:45 for greetings  

Join us for "Election 2020"  Hear from our local endorsed candidates, ask questions, and share what is most important to you. We will also provide national campaign updates and action steps.
Optional RSVP to let us know you're coming.
On Sept. 17th Join Our Social 

Equity and Justice Discussion
Thurs. Sept. 24th from 7 to 8 pm.
Online Zoom Meeting

We'll start with a short video on racism as well as an analysis of institutional racism.  Actions and recommendations related to environmental justice round out the agenda. 

We want to hear your thoughts.
Please Join Us

 

Email the Snohomish County Council Before their next meeting

We have a very short period to save the forest near Wallace Falls State Park. It is about to be clearcut unless the county council decides to make it a park. The State Board of Natural Resources has recognized the land's special value and has briefly paused the timber auction to allow the county council to decide its future. The county already owns the land - it doesn't have to use tax dollars to buy it.

The Proposed Park is a crucial piece of land that connects The Wild Sky Wilderness, Forks of the Sky State Park, and the Morning Star Natural Resource Conservation Area. The Council could decide the issue at their next meeting.  Please express your support. Email the County Council Today!

Stop the Mega Methanol Plant

The world’s largest fracked gas to methanol facility is planned to be built here in Washington. This is a climate disaster in the making.  The plant would create a “tsunami” of fracked gas to supply the facility to make methanol. That would be more gas than used by all the power plants in Washington. 
Join our campaign

Three pregnant Southern Resident Orcas give new hope for the critically endangered population. But humans need to allow them space and quiet to successfully hunt for food, give birth, and raise healthy babies.  Governor Inslee's Orca Recovery Task Force has recommended suspending viewing of Orca Whales by all vessels. Recreational boaters, as well as whale watch companies, have an essential role in protecting Orcas.
Take the Pledge!   
Read story of WhaleTrail.org. 

The August 9th Daily Herald Editorial made the case for continuing to evaluate removal of the dams to ensure the long term survival of salmon, which orca whales depend on to survive. Two letters to the editor followed: Climate crisis will require change for dams, water, more  and Reclaim salmon by reclaiming the Snake River. 

Please ask Representative Rick Larson to work with local and state electeds and the many stakeholders to forge an effective solution.

Puget Sound Bird Fest
Sept. 12th and 13th
Online Event

Keynote speaker Kaeli Swift kicks off the festivities on Saturday at 10:30 am with an interactive webinar ‘Something to Crow About’, followed by other webinars throughout the day. All activities are free! 
Program and Registration

Hope for Climate Anxiety
Green Snohomish Zoom meeting
Sat. Sept. 12th from 10 to 11:30 am.
Online Event

Hear from speakers, Jon Witte, MD; Jeanine San Clemente, PhD; and Alice Armstrong.
For the meeting link, email Alice at Alicearmstrong11@gmail.com

Growth Management Act - Climate Element
Mon. Sept. 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Online Zoom Event

Davina Duerr, State Rep. LD 1 (Snohomish and King Counties) will cover proposed GMA changes including adding a climate element. Presented by Futurewise for the Snohomish County community.  Donations accepted. 
Register to join on Zoom

Sun. Sept. 20th at 2 pm
Online Zoom Event

See both the possibility of reversing global warming and your role in the process. Through videos and group activities, you will learn about a comprehensive plan to reverse global warming. Presented by Drawdown.org and hosted by Nancy Johnson.
Information and Registration 

Event for April Berg and Emily Wicks
Tues. Sept. 15th from 5 to 6 pm.

Join Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, State Senator June Robinson, State Representative Mike Sells, and County Commissioners Megan Dunn & Jared Mead for a Virtual Event supporting Emily Wicks and April Berg. Guests are encouraged to donate $50 or more.

 

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Sierra Club Endorsed Candidates

See our list of endorsed candidates for Snohomish and Island counties. Please support their campaigns. Can you wave signs, post them in your yard, donate, tell your friends and family? Get Out The Vote efforts are critical. Contact the campaigns to find out how you can help.

Students Saving Puget Sound

Edmonds residents will probably see high school students with caulking guns around town. They are attaching "Puget Sound Starts Here" placards beside storm drains, reminding people that whatever goes down a storm drain will end up in Puget Sound and impact marine life.  Members of the group Students Saving Salmon want to educate the public about the storm water washing off streets, carrying toxic substances that can affect salmon.

Big Win on Whidbey

The Whidbey Environmental Action Network (WEAN) is celebrating a state court of appeals decision. In a unanimous decision, they supported WEAN's contention that Island County's critical areas ordinance fails to protect the Western Toad through non-compliance with best available science. WEAN leaders Marianne Edaine and Steve Erickson say this sets a statewide precedent.