Sno-Isle News September 2021

 
September 6, 2021
In this issue...
September Zoom Meeting: 
Trivia Contest and Influencing Political Campaigns
Thurs, Sept.16 from 6 to 7 pm

Although Climate Change is NOT trivial, we'll have fun testing your knowledge with a Thursday Trivia contest. Prizes include Sierra Club 2022 Wilderness Calendars, decorated T-shirts and other good stuff. 

Then we'll show you how to influence candidates in the fall elections.

Join friends and other environmentally concerned people to share information and ideas and participate in this month's Action issues. We hope to see you!

Zoom Registration
Take Action
Concerned About Voting Rights?

You may want to help with the voter registration program sponsored by Sierra Club. Volunteers send hand-written letters with a voter registration form to voters in areas threatened by voter suppression. 
Writing letters to eligible voters is simple and effective. 
Help bend the arc of justice. Sign Up 
For more information contact David Jones djoneswa@gmail.com
Dams Are Still Stopping Salmon

Volunteer work writing letters to the editor and contacting  legislators has been helping, but we need to keep pushing for a free flowing lower Snake River that allows access for salmon. Contact Governor Inslee, Senator Murray, and Representatives Larsen and DelBene; emphasize the need for a speedy resolution to a plan for breaching the four lower Snake River dams.
$500 EV Charger Rebates

Snohomish County Public Utility District electricity customers can receive a $500 rebate on a qualified level 2 connected electric vehicle charger for their home.

Rebate Details
Events
Programs to Help You Protect the Planet

You are invited to tune into these Zoom programs presented by environmental groups in our area.

Sat, Sept. 11 at 10 am 
Cedar Grove Composting Center, presentation sponsored by Green Snohomish.
Contact don.dillinger@comcast.net

Mon, Sept. 27  at 6:30 pm
Zero Waste Washington director Heather Trim will discuss food waste and what you can do about it. Everett 350 monthly meeting. Zoom Link.
Information for Greener Communities
Fri, Sept. 17 at 10 am on Zoom

Find out about climate mitigation budget priorities for Snohomish County, with Lisa Dulude, county Energy and Sustainability Manager.
 
Hear from Eric Cadela, Senior Manager of American Forests' ReLeaf program, and learn how new mapping tools locate wildlife corridors and help with environmental equity.

Sponsored by the Snohomish League of Women Voters Natural Resources Committee. For the Zoom link contact joan.a.smith@gmail.com
Electric Vehicle Car Show
Sun, Sept. 26 from 1 to 4 pm
Mill Creek Advent Lutheran Church,
4306 132nd St SE, Mill Creek

Admire a variety of electric cars and talk to their owners.  Presented by Sierra Club and many groups concerned about fossil fuel emissions. Details
Elections

Wondering Who to Vote For this Fall?

Many candidates were carefully vetted by the Sno-Isle Sierra Club Political Committee. Check out our endorsements for local elections on our Website. 
 
Good News
Saving Toads and Affecting Codes

Hooray for the Whidbey Environmental Action Network! Their win for Western Toads in court has proven to have impact beyond Island County. Their strategy of comparing local rare and endangered species codes to other county's is being touted as an example for others. Their work was used as an example by a land use attorney presentation to the Northwest Region Planners Association.
Volunteer Opportunity
Interested in Saving Trees from Invasives?

Left alone, ivy vines, blackberry bushes and other invasive species of non-native plants will take over an area and kill other plants and trees. Teams of volunteers work regularly to fight back against this invasion.

You can join the effort by contacting team sponsors such as the Edmonds Stewards, who work in local parks every Saturday morning. Details

Forest Park work parties are sponsored by Green Everett and Forterra. If you want to be part of that stewardship effort, check out the Details or call 425-238-0065 .

Wherever it is, your favorite park probably has a stewardship program. Snohomish County Healthy Forests Project hosts training and work parties regularly. Details
Local Sno-Isle Sierra Club Leader Nominations

Do you have an interest in helping direct Sno-Isle future activities to promote social justice as well as to protect our environment?

Nominations are now open for members in Island and Snohomish counties to serve on the Sno-Isle Executive Committee. Help build a diverse leadership team.

Contact our nominations committee at Sno-Isle@Washington.SierraClub.org 
 

  Current Volunteer Activity
  • Working to promote school and school bus electrification
  • Negotiating with property owners to protect the Edmonds Marsh/Estuary
  • Removing invasive plants in parks and wetlands
  • Writing letters to assist registration among voters facing voting suppression
  • Publicizing information about electric vehicles
  • Educating the public about composting
  • Writing letters about the need to remove Snake River dams 
  • Learning more about codes and regulations for climate protection
  • Planning ahead for Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan update
 

 
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago,
the second best time is today.
— Ancient Chinese proverb