Public Works Mobilizes Response to Stabilize MacKaye Harbor Rd on Lopez Island
San Juan County’s Public Works Department is mobilizing a response to protect the traveling public and maintain access to homes threatened by coastal erosion near MacKaye Harbor Road on Lopez Island. The department will perform repairs on Thursday, December 21 to prevent the road from collapsing.
The public may use the road after stabilization efforts are completed this week. Drivers are asked to drive slowly in the construction site, obey traffic signs and flaggers, and exercise patience during times of delay. Public Works will continue to monitor the road closely and inform the public of any updates.
Make Your Voice Heard: Conservation Land Bank Embarks on Strategic Planning Efforts
The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank is pleased to invite the community to participate in shaping its emerging Strategic Plan. This document will guide the Land Bank in conservation efforts, stewardship priorities, and community engagement for the next six years. With a goal of building a foundation of collaboration and engagement, the Land Bank has been conducting interviews, hosting public meetings, and is now distributing this online survey to collect input from residents, businesses, local elected officials, and staff. Take the survey here: https://engage.sanjuancountywa.gov/land-bank-strategic-plan
New Shark Reef Sanctuary Toilets Open to the Public
San Juan County’s Parks, Recreation, and Fair Department is pleased to announce the opening of new restroom facilities at Shark Reef Sanctuary on Lopez Island. This upgrade provides year-round, ADA-compliant toilet access. The project was fully funded by a San Juan County lodging tax grant for facilities improvements. Find ongoing information about this project and other Parks capital improvement projects by visiting the Visitor Improvements webpage at: https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/2015/Visitor-Improvements.
2024 Annual Docket: Public Invited to Submit Requests for Amendments to the SJC Comp. Plan & Codes
San Juan County Council is beginning the “Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments” or “Docket” process where the public is invited to propose changes, updates, or edits to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code (UDC). The Docket process allows interested persons, community members, hearing examiners, and staff of other agencies to request amendments to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan maps, policies, or development regulations. The deadline for submissions is 4:30 pm on March 1, 2024.
San Juan Island Plastic Film Recycling Program Needs Your Help
San Juan County encourages the public to be careful and thoughtful when utilizing the plastic film recycling program. The County-managed bin at Marketplace and the Town of Friday Harbor curbside program both accept clean and dry Ziploc® brand bags, produce bags, shipping envelopes (with the labels cut out), bread bags, case overwrap, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves, flexible product wrap, air pillows, and bubble wrap. Residents are advised to exclude any questionable materials from their loads.
Land Bank Farmland Lease Opportunities on San Juan Island
The San Juan County Land Bank requests proposals from farmers or agricultural/food systems organizations interested in a long-term agricultural lease of its Frazer Homestead and/or Beaverton Marsh Preserves on San Juan Island. Request for Proposal Information Packets can be viewed online at https://sjclandbank.org/news/. Written proposals will be due on February 29, 2024.
Learn more about the County’s recent news by visiting: sanjuanco.com/1930/San-Juan-County-Newsroom
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