tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61797371730059704862012-01-17T23:09:21.723-08:00Welcome to Postcards From Friday Harbor - a blog with a splash of everything going on in the San Juan Islands. Focusing on the southern resident community of orca whales, the blog is a glimpse of what lies beyond the continental US- just a few miles short of nowhere and west of life on the mainland!Sandy Buckleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649091133905185295noreply@blogger.comBlogger1441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179737173005970486.post-29236084277650355742011-07-23T07:43:00.000-07:002011-07-23T08:00:21.111-07:00

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Join the fun and support a good cause!! Elephant Revival has graciously offered to perform at Cloud's beautiful property as a partial benefit concert to support education and interpretive efforts at Lime Kiln Point State Park. As many of you may know, 2010's state budget cuts left education in the Park depleted. To add ot the problem in funding, Washington State Parks have had their general

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There's a new band in town and they ROCK. If you haven't had the opportunity to see The Chameleons in Friday Harbor, Wa- make plans to do so and you will not be disappointed. Comprised of local artists (from left to right): Carl Blake (Lead Guitar /Vocals), Darvis Taylor (Keyboards/ Guitar/ Vocals), Michael Linehan (Drums), Dan Deshon (Bass/ Guitar/ Vocals), and Lead Vocalist Kira Sable~ The

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The following "Open Letter To The San Juan School District Community" for signature in the community is being circulated with a request for signatures from all interested parties. Instructions for adding your name to the signature list can be found at the end of the letter. TEXT FOLLOWS We live in a truly remarkable community of concerned citizens who are passionate about the quality of our

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WONDERLAND10 Now through December 10, 2010 11:59pm PST, Zazzle is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 and more! This is a customized sale code which has been offered to sellers at Zazzle- feel free to share the code with all of your friends!!! You will not find this code anywhere else on the internet! The code, WONDERLAND10 will afford you FREE economy shipping and can be used

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THIS JUST IN! Just in time for holiday stocking stuffer and gift giving ideas, now you can purchase CUSTOMIZED Apple iPhone cases and iPad covers- replete with custom text & your own custom photo uploads. Not so creative? Well, there are lots of chic, trendy and amazingly cool designs that will knock your socks off now online at Zazzle! Product DetailsMade for iPhone 3G/3GS and iPhone 4

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Today the Valley Bugler posted a really cute article to help you figure out if you were meant to live in Pacific Northwest. I took the test and it looks like I belong here. Do you? Thank you for the fun post!!! You Know You're From the Pacific Northwest If....

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According to the Journal of the San Juans Friday Harbor may be about to have it's first fast food franchise EVER.  By definition, a fast food restaurant is "sometimes known as a quick service restaurant or QSR, a specific type of restaurant characterized both by its fast food cuisine and by minimal table service. Food served in fast food restaurants typically caters to a "meat-sweet diet" and is

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Salmon, Killer Whale Tales and Pacific white Sided Dolphins- what could possibly be the link? Easy- all three have taken a spotlight in recent events in the Pacific Northwest.  It's October, the tourists have started making their way home but the community of our treasured homeland now begins to band together to support one another throughout the winter months. This month, there's plenty to do

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Puyallup and Carbon rivers will close earlyPOSTED BY CRAIG HILL ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AT 9:25 PM  SHARE THISThe Puyallup and the Carbon rivers will be the next to close to salmon fishing as the Puget Sound coho run fails to meet expectations.The Puyallup, from mouth (11th Street Bridge) upstream to the mouth of the Carbon River, will be closed from Monday through Oct. 31.The Carbon, from the

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Wildlife Christmas Card, Christmas Cards, Wildlife Christmas Cards!It seems early, but the stores are beginning to showcase Christmas this season, which made me realize it will soon be that time of year again- 98 days away to be exact! This year, you may want to consider sending a wildlife christmas greeting card to extend a Season’s Greetings to valued friends, clients, and associates. Zazzle

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Just though you may be interested in a new storefront opened this month- custom labels designs for all type of products- candle labels, soap labels, body lotion labels- the possibilities are endless. Custom design requests are welcome. Contact me at limekilnwhalewatcher@yahoo.com. You can click on the title above to visit the public article and review the site at http://customstamps.blogspot.com

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The 2010 San Juan County Fair is right around the corner and will run from Wednesday, August 18th through Saturday, August 21rst. Lots of great exhibits  and demonstrations are slated and this year I have been asked to assist with the PHOTOGRAPHY DEMONSTRATION which will be located in the main exhibition building. CLICK HERE FOR LARGER MAP Last year was a great success for the photography

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Stop in and check out my other blog for tips, tricks and techniques for planing special occasions! Or visit my new website featuring graphic designs and custom invitations for every event!  NOTED OCCASIONS! http://customstamps.blogspot.com/

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Today it was announced that the International Whaling Commission's controversial proposal to legalize commercial whaling has failed. Delegates of the commission’s 88 member governments had been discussing whether to maintain a 24-year-old moratorium on commercial whaling. A 10-year compromise plan proposed by the United States and other antiwhaling nations would have allowed the three countries

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On April 27th I posted a blog about the planned congressional hearings on orcas and other marine mammals in captivity in theme parks across the United States. Today I found an excellent update that is well worth reading: http://www.sacurrent.com/blog/queblog.asp?perm=70330 Theme parks were not on trial per se, but received much attention during the testimony.  For background, the Marine

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Oh---to be a ten year old in 2010, when your imagination and dreams come to life in the auditorium of your very own Elementary School. Yesterday that dream became a reality for the children of Friday Harbor when Jeff Hogan of Killer Whale Tales, introduced our youngest stewards to his vision that began many years ago. It's been 35 years since I stepped foot in an Elementary School. Since my "

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I received this email from Alex Morton today. Read on... Government memos reveal fish farmers pressured government to keep sea lice drugs secret, six years before biologist Alexandra Morton made it public  A series of government memos reveal a heated debate in 1995 over a sea louse outbreak on a farm salmon on the Fraser sockeye migration route (Okisollo Channel). In 1995, a salmon farm

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Just wanted everyone to know I've started another blog which may be of interest when you are planning your next party, wedding, shower or event! I won't be posting each blog entry here, but feel free to stop in, browse around and contact me at limekilnwhalewatcher@yahoo.com if you would like a customized invitation or coordinating stamps for an event in your schedule!! You can visit the blog

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Prompted by the recent death of SeaWorld trainer, a Congressional committee will hold hearings that may lead to more oversight. They've entertained millions at marine parks and aquariums — whales, dolphins and other sea mammals spinning and splashing to the delight of audiences for decades. But the recent death of a SeaWorld trainer by a killer whale in Orlando and the Oscar-winning

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Great news from Alexandra Morton! Received an email today which follows: Department of Justice lays charges against fish farm company Unlawful by-catch of wild salmon by Norwegian fish farm company (April 20, 2010, Port Hardy) Today, Todd Gerhart of the Department of Justice, stayed charges laid by biologist Alexandra Morton against Marine Harvest, the largest Norwegian fish farm company in

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Local orcas are having a baby boom, but will it last? There's been a baby boom in the local orca population. Last year five orcas joined the pods that frequent Puget Sound and the waters around the San Juan and Gulf islands. And two more killer whales have been born so far in 2010. Cascadia Research has posted a scorecard/ special series covering this topic as well as the plight of

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This week,  A British Columbia trucking company was found guilty of six pollution charges stemming from spilling oil into Robson Bight, BC, in August of 2007. The Ted Leroy Company was found guilty on all six charges relating to an Aug. 20, 2007, incident where a barge tipped and dumped logging equipment, along with diesel fuel and oil, into the waters surrounding Robson Bight. The former

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Puget Sound's Altered ShoresJohn Ryan 03/22/2010Close to 40 percent of Puget Sound's shorelines have been covered in concrete or otherwise walled off from the tides. State officials say restoring the health of Puget Sound will require removing some of those walls. But it's local governments that control the shore, and property owners want to build more seawalls as coastal developments expand.

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Yesterday, NOAA published the public comments received that were related to the proposed vessel regulations issued by the agency on July 29, 2009. An overview of this topic was discussed in a two part series earlier in my blog, which you can read by clicking here. (Part 1) (Part 2) The comprehensive overview provided by NOAA yesterday allows the public to view not only every comment provided by

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The beautiful Roche Harbor Marina has been visited by hundreds of thousands of boats over the years - all marvelling at what this wonderful little hidden retreat has to offer. Located on the northwest side of San Juan Island, this sheltered little harbor community resort is surrounded on the east side by San Juan Island, on the north by Pearl Island and on the west and south sides by Henry

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Made a trip to Anacortes and Mt Vernon this week, searching for the infamous flocks of snow geese. Found them---- but they were not cooperative for the photo session. Still, it always makes sense to take a look around at things other than your subject at hand. This juxtaposition of labor and beauty struck me. Hope you enjoy! I am still going through the 200+ shots of the geese, I hope to post at

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Postcards From Friday Harbor: Happy New Year to One And all!!

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Happy New Year from the San Juan Islands!!! May 2010 find you healthy, wealthy and wise in ways that revive you, fortify your soul and bring great appreciation into your life.I have put together a little photo show of all the things for which I am thankful...have a beautiful New Year!!

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Christmas Holiday Cards with orca Whales by sandybuckleyBrowse more Orca whale cards Cards

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By now, I think just about everyone in the country understands why people choose to live on a small island in the Pacific Northwest during the summer months- there are whales, watchable wildlife, birds, cycling, sailing, eagles, sea kayaking..need I go on? Still some may wonder why locals would actually choose to remain on the island paradise long after the tourists depart and the seasons have

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There's a new baby in town! Yesterday members of J and K pods were spotted heading south along the west side of San Juan Island- a welcome sight to local islanders. According to Orca Network and folks who were able to catch some photos of the new youngster, the newborn has been reported to be a member of J Pod and was seen traveling alongside Polaris (J 28)- a 16 year old orca favored by many

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Last month we joined Captain Ronn Patterson of Dolphin Charters and Joe Gaydos of the SeaDoc Society for a picturesque cruise from Port McNeill to Friday Harbor through the protected waters of Vancouver Island's inside passage and beyond. Living on a small boat for 8 days with 6 other passengers, we were treated to our first glimpses of the beauty of the world that lays just beyond the San Juan

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PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES OVERVIEWIn an earlier blog, I tried to cover the basic history and background of the proposed vessel impact regulations currently open to public comment period. It is important to understand the history and impacts when expressing our concerns and/or providing comments to NOAA. To review the Recovery Plan and a synopsis of the proposal in the prior blog, please visit:

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Everyone loves the orcas, the question that begs to be considered is---"How Much is Too Much?"As most people know, NOAA's Fisheries Service has officially proposed new rules on vessel traffic aimed at further protecting Southern Resident killer whales in the Salish Sea region. This could be the most difficult blog article I have ever written- the problems and issues are complex and diverse and

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Freedom to Roam is Patagonia’s current environmental campaign. Its goal is to create, restore and protect wildways or corridors between habitats so animals can survive. Patagonia’s partners in Freedom to Roam include the Freedom to Roam Coalition, which includes other companies, conservation organizations, rural activists, recreation groups, and those who live on the land. Check out Patagonia's

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Looking out towards the Olympic Peninsula from the shores of San Juan Island one sees beauty and magnificence at every turn- majestic orcas in the Straits, eagles soaring overhead, crystal clear waters at your feet -a seemingly pristine ecosystem sprawling into the horizon. But appearances are just that- in reality, the Puget sound and the entire Salish Sea are in jeopardy and have been for many

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NOAA’s Fisheries Service is proposing new rules on vessel traffic aimed at further protecting Southern Resident killer whales in Washington’s Puget Sound. These large marine mammals, the subject of intense curiosity from kayakers to tourists crowding the decks of commercial whale-watching vessels, were added to the Endangered Species list in late 2005.The proposed rules would prohibit vessels

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency gave its "stamp of approval" on July 15 for the Puget Sound Action Agenda under the National Estuary Program (NEP), paving the way for the agenda to continue to receive federal funding. This move also indicates that the agency is fully committed to helping carry out an agenda to protect an restore the Puget Sound."I'm pleased to announce our approval of

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WASHINGTON — A plan to restore salmon runs on California's Sacramento River also could help revive killer whale populations 700 miles to the north in Puget Sound , as federal scientists struggle to protect endangered species in a complex ecosystem that stretches along the Pacific coast from California to Alaska .Without wild salmon from the Sacramento and American rivers as part of their diet,

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HOT OFF THE PRESSES FROM THE PUGET SOUND PARTNERSHIPMEDIA CONTACTKaty Johansson360.725.5442katy.johansson@psp.wa.govFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE05-29-2009Partnership approves $11 million in critical recovery, protection projectsOLYMPIA – The Puget Sound Partnership this week approved several salmon recovery and estuary protection projects throughout the Sound worth nearly $11 million. “Salmon recovery

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Postcards From Friday Harbor: The Anatomy of An Art Show

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On my last post I covered the upcoming San Juan Island Artist's Studio Tour. And it amazes me that the show is right around the corner- in only 5 days we will be meeting and greeting art enthusiasts from around the region- opening up our studios and hearts (not to mention tender egos) to the public. This will be my very first "show," and I am in part looking forward to witnessing the event and

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Well, it is that time of year again!!! The whales are back, making close passes at the lighthouse, poppies are blooming all over the island, fox pups are bounding on the sides of the roads and the 18th Annual San Juan Island Artists' Studio Tour is just around the corner. Between June 6th and 7th, the Island artists will be offering free self-guided tours of 17 studios featuring 39 local

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I don't usually spend much time promoting "stuff to buy" on this blog, but today I just had to "break the rules." Zazzle, an online POD site that has the artistic community in a creative frenzy,  has recently begun showcasing a new line of apparel for man's best friend- and their ever cheeky designers have stepped up to the challenge. If you love dogs, you just have to check out some of these

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Custom Stamps for All Occasions!: Damask Diva Custom Wedding Stamps and Stickers Now Online!

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Neither the 20th century nor the last half of the 19th have been kind to Pacific Northwest salmon runs. The Columbia-Snake Basin was once the most productive salmon watershed in the world, but today salmon returns number just 1% of its historic salmon and steelhead populations — severely reducing fishing opportunities and fishing economies for scores of communities across the Pacific Coast and

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County council votes 4 to 1 for Sutton Road site for SJI transfer stationposted 04/29/2009 San Juan County Council voted 4 to 1 with Bob Myhr absent and chose the current Sutton Road property as the site for the the new San Juan Island Transfer station. Councilmember Richard Fralick favored the Beaverton Valley site because of co-location and elimination of uncertainties. He said he couldn't tell

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UPDATE TO MY LAST POSTThroughout the night of April 7th, anyone listening to the hydrophones at Lime Kiln State Park heard 8 uninterrupted hours of underwater voices followed by echoing pings of military sonar every ten minutes.  You can listen to a clip of the recorded exercises by clicking this link, but be sure to TURN DOWN YOUR VOLUME.According to Dr. Val Veirs, president of The Whale Museum

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Following a magnificent day in the Pacific Northwest- temps in the 70's and hours spent watching a shiny ball of heat in the sky which we rarely see but is apparently known to others as "the sun," (smiles) I snapped this photo just as the sun fell fell behind the profile of Vancouver Island at 7:02pm. All was right with the world- spring temperatures had welcomed back a myriad of frogs and it was

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Courtesy of The San Juan Journal J-26 tells all in interview; voice-recognition software enables orca to share views with humansBy SCOTT RASMUSSENJournal of the San Juans ReporterToday, 9:41 AM · UPDATEDVoice-recognition software has been developed that enables researchers at The Whale Museum to translate Southern resident orca dialect into English.  For the first time, researchers employed the

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OVERVIEW:Lice that flourish on salmon farms are infesting juvenile wild salmon as they journey out to sea. The problem is pretty simple actually. Sea lice usually only infects salmon out at sea and dies off as adult fish make their way into fresh water where the lice cannot survive. Juvenile salmon are protected from contact with lice until they are out at sea where they are bigger and stronger.

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This week, I received an update from Alexandra Morton regarding the efforts to better manage the Canadian Salmon Farming in the Pacific Northwest. Efforts are underway but she needs more help. You can read the entire story here.  Alexandra Morton's Message:Dear FolksOur letter has become too big to send to all of you, I will try to post it later today on www.adopt-a-fry.org. This email below and

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The Northwest Navy Training Range Comment Period HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY EXTENDED TO APRIL 13TH DUE TO PUBLIC INTEREST!!!For information on the project, and ways to provide public comment, visit http://www.NWTRangeComplexEIS.com/. Want more information about the draft and the proposed impact in the Pacific Northwest and the Puget Sound? CLICK HERE.We're having an impact, folks!!!! Please take some

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Since the mid 1970's Alexandra Morton has become famous for her career in whale and dolphin research, pioneering (some will say) the recording of orca vocalizations by utilizing hydrophones to record their calls and actually learning about "dialects" indigenous to pods of killer whales. As the decades passed, however, the whales, once a source of joy, began to decline in population, forcing her

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Postcards From Friday Harbor: Postcards From Friday Harbor: NAVY Plans to Increase Training Exercises over the San Juan Islands

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Custom Stamps for All Occasions!: St Patricks Day Shirts and Gifts Are Sure To Please All of us who Are Irish for a Day!

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Postcards From Friday Harbor: NAVY Plans to Increase Training Exercises over the San Juan Islands

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Imagine a beautiful summer day in the San Juan Islands....calm waters, the echoing blow of killer whales, tiny fins of cavorting porpoises bouncing along the water. Rejuvenating and peaceful, you sit at Lime Kiln State Park embracing the concurrent peace with joy...that is, until the shoreline begins to tremble with the vibrations of afterburners of an E-18 Growler, on a practice mission to

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This morning while on Facebook, I was alerted that one of my friends was listening to whales on the Lime Kiln Hydrophone. Sure enough, I tuned in and after a brief moment was able to hear vocalizations loud and clear. Ran upstairs to the scope and began scanning the Haro Straits. After approximately 15 minutes, we were able to spot two large fins three or four miles offshore, headed north at an

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Two new orca calves, but one adult whale is missingBy RICHARD WALKERJournal of the San Juans Editor Today, 2:29 PM · UPDATED Researchers have confirmed the birth of two Southern resident orca calves, bringing the population to 85.However, the news comes as one 31-year-old male orca is believed missing, emphasizing the challenges the endangered whale pods face in their recovery.The latest newborns

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HOT OFF THE PRESSESKen Balcomb of the Center for Whale Reserach confirmed "there are two new calves (one in J and one in L), but we are not officially specifying mums yet. We are conferring with Dr. John Ford and our Canadian colleagues before stating possible mothers. We would like to have several encounters with the babies and their mothers before assigning because grandma's may also confuse

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Custom Stamps for All Occasions!: Custom Monogram Invitations and Stamps- Really Defining Events in 2009

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Something to think about before eating chinook salmon in the Pacific Northwest.Click here to read the article.Subscribe in a reader

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A bit late with this posting but the news is noteworthy and interesting! Thanks Kitsap Sun For posting!Puget Sound's orcas collectively harbor more than a dozen different kinds of antibiotic-resistant bacteria — as well as other bacteria known to kill animals that are in a weakened condition, according to Puget Sound researchers. Independent researchers David Bain, a biologist, and Pete

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Last night, while many Americans watched the NFL finals in preparation for Super Bowl XLIII, historians of American History were editing text books for future generations. History was being made throughout the world on this momentous evening as well.And I am not talking about football games. Last night, hundreds of thousands of people braved freezing temperatures to join Barack Obama and his

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I was talking to Chantelle Tucker the other day and found out she has an entirely new website up and running- ORCA NATION.Chantelle Tucker (orcagirl.com) has worked on this site and the overall dream for the past 10 years. According to Chantelle, "It is my belief that we need to find new ways to raise awareness around the plight of killer whales and life on the planet. Spreading good karma for

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JUST IN FROM THE SEATTLE PIStudy: Sound orcas eat more toxic salmonTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSA new study suggests that Puget Sound killer whales appear to be more contaminated than northern orcas because they're eating salmon that is more toxic.Researchers measuring the presence of toxic chemicals in chinook salmon, a prime food for the whales, found higher levels in salmon from Puget Sound than from

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Valentine's Day is Right Around the Corner!CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MY "OTHER BLOG" FOR UNIQUE IDEAS!

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On Nov. 14, 2006, the San Juan County Council asked Public Works to work with SWAC (Solid Waste Advisory Committee)  to "move forward with the formal SEPA discussion for siting of a solid waste facility on San Juan Island to strive to include... (1) Municipal solid waste transfer; (2) Collection, transfer and storage of recyclable materials; (3) Selfhauling of both solid waste and recyclable

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This week the San Juan Islands have "enjoyed" the rare essence of Christmas known and loved by young and old- snow. Winter on the islands tends to provide locals with a closure to the inherent cycle of beauty, a respite from the hustle and bustle of the summer months and the chance to recharge the battery pack that generates energy, fire, and stamina for the year to come. Winter can bring

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Click Here for a presentation from NOAA regarding the expected storm slated to hit Washington State this evening through Sunday.

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*OBAMA NAMES HOLDREN AND LUBCHENCO TO SCIENCE POSTS* Two IMPRESSIVE appointments set the stage for change in advocacy. This could be substantial!WASHINGTON – President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday named a Harvard physicist and a marine biologist to science posts, signaling a change from Bush administration policies on global warming that were criticized for putting politics over science.Both

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Sound's future still murkyDevelopment, growth, runoff threaten gainsBy TOM PAULSONP-I REPORTERScientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, after digging up and studying some well-preserved muck tracking Puget Sound's water quality changes going back to the 19th century, report both good and bad news for the ongoing effort to clean up the region's ecologically wounded waterway.The good

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Looking for unique wildlife photography and gifts from Friday Harbor to commemorate your visit to the San Juan Islands? Now you have a one stop shop for all your Friday Harbor gifts and unique clothing from the San Juan Islands!FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRLog (Press Release) – Dec 01, 2008 – Located in the Pacific Northwest, the San Juan Islands offers beautiful views, stunning wildlife encounters and

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A Belated Happy Thanksgiving to all!  The southern residents have actually been around over the holiday- they passed by the Lime Kiln Lighthouse headed south yesterday morning MILES offshore, apparently headed west towards the open ocean. We've also been hearing them at the Port Townsend hydrophones...and that's about all the whale new I can share.Life on an Island this time of year can be

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Hot off the presses!!MEDIA CONTACTKaty Johansson360.725.5442katy.johansson@psp.wa.govFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE11-24-2008Puget Sound Partnership, EPA award $700,000 for salmon recovery effortsOLYMPIA – Vital salmon recovery efforts throughout Puget Sound will receive a $700,000 boost, thanks to grants awarded by the Puget Sound Partnership.Each of the Sound’s 14 watersheds will receive a $50,000 grant

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Having JUST blogged about this very issue earlier this week, I thought some follow up was appropriate.Sound cleanup criticizedScientists say plan headed for failureBy ROBERT McCLUREP-I REPORTERThe state's emerging plan to rescue Washington's ecologically troubled inland sea seems headed for failure, a group of leading Puget Sound scientists said Friday."Our prediction is that the proposed action

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On November 7, I attended the Naturalist Gear Down Workshop at The Grange in Friday Harbor which was sponsored by The Whale Museum. What a great and informative session this was, covering everything from the Status of the Southern Resident Orca Whale population to Salmon Recovery Efforts underway in the San Juan Islands.  Beginning at 9:30am, this one-day workshop was held as a continuing

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One of the causes for dying off of the local Orca population may well be a lack of food. One way to know -and there are many- is to count the number of salmon coming through the locks Only 38,000 sockeye are said to have been counted at one lock location, whereas an expected historical number would have been 300,000 or more.One of the theories as to why the sockeye numbers are so low is related

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The Day After: How can one NOT be inspired following an evening where Barack Obama, standing at the podium accepting his Presidential Win, tells supporters that "change has come to America." In our new president-elect's terms, "The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even one term, but America -- I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight

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I will be attending a "gear Down" session for Marine Naturalists sponsored by the Whale Museum. The workshop is a continuing educational training for naturalists already working in the field and graduates of the Marine Naturalist Training Program. Since the news this year has been so focused on the decline of the Southern Resident Orca population, the program will include a discussion about

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For full story, please click this link:Status of the Southern Resident Killer Whales Updated 10/29/08

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An incredibly interesting and thought provoking article. Please click above to read and share your thoughts. Should Lolita be returned to the wild and reintroduced to L Pod, an endangered species of Orca Whales who, as part of the Southern Resident community of Orcas, have now lost 6 of their own this year? Subscribe in a reader

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The cool fall air and colorfully leaved trails on San Juan Island are not only  harbingers of another winter yet to come.  This time of year you wake up to the hoots of various owls, the animals are foraging with resolute courage and the sunsets over the Haro Straits begin to burn with colors not seen in summer months.For me, the season, although my absolute favorite of the year, brings about a

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Postcards From Friday Harbor: Six Southern Residents Officially Termed "Missing"

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This just in today...Six orcas have apparently disappeared from the Southern Resident orca pods this year, dropping the population to 83, the lowest since 2003. The Center for Whale Research and others are blaming marine pollution, depleted salmon runs, and acoustic impacts from dredging, seismic testing and military sonar for the decline in the population. The Southern Resident orcas are listed

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Postcards From Friday Harbor: Bush's Last Stand..thankfully!

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A very disconcerting story.....Wednesday morning repeatedly sounded sympathetic to Pentagon officials who want to run large-scale Navy exercises off the Southern California coast. While the resulting underwater sonar storm disturbs marine mammals, it also helps prepare sailors for combat."I thought the whole point of the armed forces was to hurt the environment," Justice Stephen Breyer said,

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Killer whales lose blubber, health due to salmon shortage in B.C.Judith Lavoie , Canwest News ServicePublished: Tuesday, October 07, 2008VICTORIA - Killer whales in the waters off southern Vancouver Island are losing blubber and developing strange behaviour patterns because of a shortage of salmon, say whale experts. Some endangered southern resident killer whales are developing "peanut heads"

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I received a note from Sea Shepherd today letting everyone know they will soon be TV stars!  In November, Animal Planet will begin a  new series called "Whale Wars" which will include material collected during Sea Shepherd's 2007-2008 campaign to save the whales.  On board with the ocean advocates, Animal Planet captured the intensity of Sea Shepherd's mission and the trials and tribulations of

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