Third Thursday Meeting & Social
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Defend the Climate Commitment Act!
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Thursday, June 20th from 7 to 8 pm on Zoom
The Climate Commitment Act is at risk!
Clean & Prosperous Washington will review how the CCA boosts our transition to a clean-energy economy, and how I-2117 threatens our health and progress.
Learn what you can do to help protect our future! |
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Electrify Everything in Your Home Series #5
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Efficient Home Heating and Cooling
Tuesday, June 18 from 7 to 8 pm on Zoom
What have you heard about heat pumps? These incredibly efficient devices can keep us warm in the winter and cool in the summer, while lowering greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs too. Brian Stewart, co-founder of Electrify Now, will explain how it works and answer your questions. |
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Kicking Gas Information Session
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Thursday, June 27 at 7 pm on Zoom
Learn how you can transition to an All-Electric Home. The Kicking Gas campaign supports electrification with subsidies and information about heat pumps and electric cooking now, adding electric hot water heaters soon. The goal is to help decarbonize our region, avoid the health dangers of indoor fossil fuel combustion, and strengthen community in the face of climate challenges.
If you currently use propane, oil, "natural" gas or wood heat and live in Snohomish County or Whidbey Island, you are eligible for savings of 20-50%!
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Can We Save Snohomish County Forests?
The goal is not to stop all logging, just to save the most mature forests with the greatest value for carbon sequestration and biodiversity.
The state Department of Natural Resources has put six more mature forests up for sale, violating the state Environmental Policy Act and ignoring the impact of deforestation on climate. Four of those forests are in Snohomish County. Help fight for trees, contact forest champion Kate Lunceford: kurlykate888@gmail.com
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| What is Industrial Biomass fuel and why be concerned? |
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The Biomass industry has been blowing a lot of smoke! They want to cut massive tracts of forests to export to burn the wood for energy.
They've devastated forests in the Southeast, and now they're looking to cut down our forests in Washington and Oregon. Learn more about how Industrial Biomass fuel damages our environment and communities. |
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Support Whidbey Student Petition
Whidbey Island students ask your help obtaining a Climate Emergency declaration for Island County. County Commissioners are asking for evidence of support from North Whidbey and Camano Island. The United Student Leaders are asking for all of Island County to come together in support of the declaration, since the climate crisis affects everyone. |
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All Our Relations: Tribute to the Orca
Wednesday, June 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Seattle Aquarium
Se'Si'Le, an indigenous-led organization in Washington state, is collaborating with Salish Sea and Northern Straits Native Nations and NGOs to host an indigenous-centered public Orca action event.
June is Orca Action Month in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. Native Nations, NGOs, and the faith community will use this event to call for prompt and substantial policy changes and urgent action on behalf of the critically endangered Southern Resident Orcas. |
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Musical Mountaineers Concert
Saturday, June 15 at 7 pm
Northwest Stream Center
600 - 128th St. SE., Everett
They wowed the audience last year, and now they are back to kick off the 2024 fundraising campaign to convert the Center into a sustainable ecosystem lab.
The Musical Mountaineers and Friends will perform a lovingly curated musical experience inspired by nature, leading up to the summer solstice. |
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An Evening with Legendary Bill McKibben
Tuesday, July 2 at 7 pm online or in-person
1st Methodist Church, 180 Denny Way, Seattle.
Free Admission
Lifelong climate activist, educator and author, Bill McKibben will talk about what's needed now to save our planet and democracy. He will also share what's bringing him joy and hope. The program is presented by Third Act Washington, part of a national group founded by McKibben to mobilize activists over the age of 60.
Founder of the grassroots climate action group 350.org, Bill is renowned for mobilizing action on climate justice and democracy.
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| Climate Alliance of Snohomish County Annual Potluck |
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Saturday, July 13 at 5 pm
Homage Center, 5026 196th St. SW., Lynnwood
More than 20 local organizations are members! At our in-person potluck we learn what everyone is doing and increase our mutual support and coordination.
Please RSVP kurlykate888@gmail.com |
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| Want to know who’s running to represent you? |
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Candidates are already gearing up for fall elections! Sierra Club endorsements help identify candidates who are environmental champions. We welcome your input about the candidates to help us make decisions about who to endorse.
Congressional districts have changed because of redistricting! To confirm your district click here.
To see your candidates for State Senator or State Representative click here.
Sno-Isle Vice-Chair Cynthia Jones would like to hear your thoughts to assess candidates for endorsement. Please email her at cynthiaj42258@gmail.com or click on our opinions form. |
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Candidate Forums Live and Recorded
The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County will conduct candidate forums beginning this month. You can hear directly from candidates as they respond to questions from the moderator.
Their forums will start in June for the August primary, followed by forums for the November general election. See the LWV website to submit forum questions, listen to podcasts, and to watch recordings on YouTube. |
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City and County Comprehensive Planning
Washington State's cities and counties are in the process of mandated updates to their Comprehensive Plans, which direct growth during the next 20 years. This is a big deal and public input is important. Pay attention to the information and opportunities for feedback your city and county are sharing.
Recent state legislation that requires planning for increased density in urban areas is of special interest to many. Protecting natural areas and farmlands from development is another critical focus for public input. You can make a difference. |
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Shoreline Master Plan Amendments
The Washington Department of Ecology is beginning the process to amend the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) Guidelines. This process will add requirements for local governments to address the impact of sea level rise and increased storm severity.
Impacts on people as well as on shoreline natural resources and environment will be addressed. The SMA applies to all counties, towns and cities with stream, river or lake shorelines as well as marine shorelines. |
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| Tidal Marshes Crucial for Salmon Recovery |
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Historically, the Stillaguamish River contained more than 70% of Puget Sound delta habitat. Today only about 30% of that remains functional estuary. The rest has been paved over, filled, diked, farmed, or otherwise developed. But this type of habitat is what young Chinook Salmon need for growing before migrating from fresh water to the ocean. Consequently, the river's Chinook runs are threatened.
Fortunately, people are working to undo the damage to this area as well as other Puget Sound tidal marshes. Meadowdale Beach is a good example of a completed project; Spencer Island and the Edmonds estuary are examples of hope for the future. |
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| The Nature Conservancy has been working to restore 150 acres at Port Susan Bay into functional tidal marsh habitat for salmon. |
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Video: Moving Clean Energy Forward
Department of Ecology Clean Energy Coordinator Diane Butorac discussed clean energy project permitting at a recent meeting of the Citizen's Climate Lobby of Washington, Snohomish chapter. She was joined by Becky Kelly, senior advisor to Governor Inslee. The presentation was recorded for those who could not attend the zoom meeting. |
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Check Bill Trueit's Earth Matters Column
You can find it monthly in the Beacon Newspapers online and on paper. A leader in the Sno-Isle Sierra Club group, Bill has made many Sierra Club presentations about issues related to group goals. His columns so far include topics such as electric vehicles, pollinator gardens, recycling, clean energy, global temperatures, hydrogen, and mining. |
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Urban Tree Forest Collaboration
The Washington State Tree Equity Collaborative aims to expand and fortify neighborhood tree canopy cover by engaging cities, community organizations and stakeholders to build more rigorous and inclusive urban forestry programs.
The American Forests' Tree Equity Score Tool identifies neighborhoods most in need of tree cover. |
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Sno-Isle Sierra Club Group Leaders
Do you or someone you know have an interest in helping direct our future activities to protect our environment and promote social justice?
Our annual leader elections will take place this fall. We're now seeking nominations for leaders from Island and Snohomish counties. Help build a diverse leadership team. Self-nominations are also welcome.
Contact our nominations committee at
Sno-Isle@Washington.SierraClub.org |
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Calling All Animal Lovers
Register for this fun activity, and Darwin's Natural Pet Products will donate $1 to PAWS for every mile you walk from now until June 22. You can run, hike or take a casual stroll; it can be a great family outing.
In case you didn't know, PAWS stands for Progressive Animal Welfare Society. Funds raised will go to help animals in need. |
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The one who plants trees,
knowing that he will never sit in their shade,
has at least started to understand
the meaning of life.
Rabindranath Tagore
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