rising sea level
Rising seas, surging storms put many low-lying areas at risk
October 13, 2022
Kai Uyehara
Sea levels are expected to rise by 1.5 to nearly 2 feet by 2100 along low-lying shorelines around the Salish Sea—including many areas where people live and recreate.
photo: Amy Nelson © 2021
‘Bold’ ideas around equity, environment proposed as San Juan reviews its county charter
May 21, 2021
Heather Spaulding
San Juan County voters could be voting this fall to create a county climate and environment office and a justice and equity commission by amending the county’s 15-year-old home rule charter.