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WA NRCS Offers Emergency Assistance to Landowners for Wildfire Damage
Posted on August 23, 2012 | No CommentsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the availability of funding to assist with damages resulting from the Taylor Bridge wildfire in Kittitas County. -
Two Great Forest Stewardship Workshops Coming to Whidbey Island
Posted on November 11, 2011 | No CommentsIf you have property in Washington, learning from our local foresters is a great way to really understand your land and how to manage trees, wildlife, and even take advantage of tax incentives. -
GRIDLINES: Energy Efficiency: Let’s Just Do It!
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsBy Michael A. Marullo We’ve been hearing and reading (and talking) about load control and demand response quite a bit... -
E-Cycle Washington–Big opportunity for small businesses to recycle computers for free
Posted on August 1, 2011 | No CommentsBy Suellen Mele Electronics manufacturers are showing just how well product stewardship programs can work in Washington. E-Cycle Washington is... -
Help Native Nesting Birds By Design
Posted on July 5, 2011 | No CommentsIs your swallow nest box being used by House sparrows? Your purple martin house taken over by European starlings? You... -
By-Product Synergy Players Are Stars On The Sustainability Team!
Posted on April 15, 2011 | No CommentsWritten by NBIS Co-Director, Karl Ostrom’s opening remarks to “Fourth Annual Puget Sound Region Materials Exchange Workshop and Networking Event”... -
Count birds this month and save dates for coming events
Posted on February 16, 2011 | No CommentsBackyard birdwatchers can help researchers create a real-time snapshot of how birds are surviving the winter by participating in the 14th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) Feb. 18-21. -
Salmon-Safe, known for its work with Puget Sound farms, certifies several high profile Seattle-area urban properties
Posted on January 31, 2011 | No Commentsn February 24th several local organizations will be honored by Salmon-Safe and its Seattle-based outreach partner, The Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability (NBIS), for their commitment to protecting wildlife habitats and improving water quality in the Puget Sound region. Properties receiving Salmon-Safe certification include the UW’s Seattle campus; REI’s headquarters, distribution center and downtown flagship store; the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park; and PCC Natural Market’s Edmonds store. In addition, Turner Construction will be recognized as the first Salmon-Safe accredited construction management company. -
Saving the Trillium Forest – Racing down to the finish
Posted on August 31, 2010 | No CommentsWhile it does comes down to money, it's about so much more than that. It's about watching people from all over Island County and beyond, work together to save this giant piece of land. You cannot walk into a local store, cafe, or lumberyard without seeing donation jars with "Save the Forest Now" buttons and postcards on them. Hikers, joggers, birders, photographers, horseback riders, and other groups lead talks and rides through the property. Even small schoolchildren are not spared, helping raise funds and teaching people about why we need to Save the Forest Now -
Saving the Forest Now
Posted on April 6, 2010 | No CommentsWhidbey Camano Land Trust launches ambitious campaign to save largest parcel of forest land on Whidbey Island by Sherrye Wyatt...