The European Green Crab is one of the most damaging marine invaders in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s knocking at the door of our island ecosystems. Once established, these aggressive predators threaten eelgrass beds, disrupt food webs, and damage critical habitat for salmon, Dungeness crab, and countless other species. We have a narrow window to ... read more The post Protect San Juan Shorelines from Invasive European Green Crab appeared first on Friends of the San Juans.| Friends of the San Juans
By Annika Weber, Friends of the San Juans Summer Intern Hello! My name is Annika. I’m from Seattle, and this summer I’m working with Friends’ Marine Protection and Policy Director, Lovel Pratt, on Salish Sea protection. I’m also helping with summer events and learning how to write grants. I’m a history major, so Lovel suggested ... read more The post From Moby Dick to Mega-Terminals: A Young Researcher’s Perspective on Shipping and the Salish Sea appeared first on Friends of t...| Friends of the San Juans
This summer and fall, Friends of the San Juans is leading a series of shoreline restoration projects across the islands, from Shaw Island to Eastsound on Orcas. These efforts do more than meet the eye—they help revive the ecological function of our shorelines and strengthen the health of our island communities. Thriving and balanced shoreline ... read more The post Restoring Shorelines, Reviving Ecosystems: A Look Ahead appeared first on Friends of the San Juans.| Friends of the San Juans
Speak up by July 31st! Help shape Washington’s oil spill response planning requirements and improve protections for Salish Sea wildlife, waters, and communities. Issue Overview Oil tanker traffic through the Salish Sea has surged since the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion was completed in May 2024. Washington State’s oil spill contingency plans need to be updated, ... read more The post Oil Tanker Traffic Is Rising—Act Now to Protect Southern Resident Killer Whales from Oil Spills appe...| Friends of the San Juans