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Posted on: August 30, 2023

Marine Resources Committee & County Marine Program remove derelict creosote pier on San Juan Island

Environmental Stewardship

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA August 30, 2023 – The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) is working with the County’s Environmental Stewardship Marine Program to remove the derelict pier at Jackson Beach this fall. Construct...

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Marine Program
Posted on: July 12, 2023

County-wide Creosote Piling Assessment Underway This July

Environmental Stewardship

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. July 12, 2023 – San Juan County is contracting with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to complete a county-wide assessment of creosote pilings. Addressing creosote treated materials in the marine environment is a priority for the...

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Marine Program
Posted on: June 1, 2023

San Juan County Celebrates New Protections for Endangered Orca During Orca Action Month

Environmental Stewardship Update (2)

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. June 1, 2023 – June is Orca Action Month, and this year, San Juan County is joining partners around the Salish Sea to celebrate the Lasting Legacies of these sentinel animals. This month, the County’s Marine Progra...

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Marine Program