Sno-Isle News April 2021

 

Earth Week Recognitions ♦ New Rules for Fossil Fuels ♦ Voter Registration Project ♦ Save our Wild Salmon ♦ Homelessness ♦ Toxic Waste in Communities ♦ EV Charging ♦ Trust Lands Transfers
April 5, 2021
In this issue...
Don't Miss this Earth Week Kickoff
Thurs. April 15 from 6 to 7 pm
 
Sno-Isle Sierra Club invites you to a special event recognizing key environmental and social justice leaders in our region.
This meeting also features Executive Director of the Washington Sierra Club, Jesse Piedfort, speaking on the topic: "Learning From Bees: The Power of Working Connectedly."

Please join the event virtually by registering HERE.
 
 
Take Action
Learn How to Make a Difference
Wed. May 19 from 6 to 7:30 pm

Get prepared to provide effective comments to the Department of Ecology about new rules for evaluating fossil fuel projects. Participate in the comment writing workshop and learn how to craft a great comment. Share suggested talking points and prepare for the big hearing together.  Register
Teach Voters How To Register

Help us send letters to potential voters in Arizona, showing them how to register to vote.

Why Arizona? Because that is the state with the lowest percentage of registered voters. Several Zoom trainings are scheduled this month. Schedule Now.
Events
Save Our Wild Salmon Coalition Webinar
Thurs, April 15, from 6 to 7:30 pm

Join activists Shawn Cantrell and Serena McClain online to hear dam removal success stories and what they can tell us about opportunities for restoring the lower Snake River. Bring your questions about how we can solve the Columbia and Snake River salmon crisis in a way that ensures clean, reliable, and affordable energy as well as prosperous communities.  RSVP
An In Depth Look at Homelessness
The Homestretch
Sun, April 18  at 4 pm

This documentary follows three homeless teens as they struggle to stay in school, graduate and create a new life.These smart, ambitious youths will surprise, inspire and challenge audiences to rethink homelessness.  Another in the Edmonds Diversity virtual Film Series. Zoom link 
Learn About Dangerous Toxins
Sat, April 24 from 9 am to 5 pm

This virtual gathering brings together community activists with academic researchers and government regulators in the 12th annual summit of the Northwest Toxic Communities Coalition. The focus is connecting and empowering communities impacted by toxic waste, plus support for cleanup efforts. Speakers include Dr. Shana Swan, author of the eye-opening and alarming book Count Down.  Register
 
News
Negotiation Protects Wildlife

Point Edwards Condos proposed a landscaping plan affecting 175 trees on their property adjacent to the Edmonds Marsh. In response to concerns from the citizen's group Save Our Marsh, condo staff met with marsh advocates to negotiate a solution that protects birds and other wildlife. Read Why:
Photo by Bill Anderson
Charge Your New Electric Vehicle for FREE!

Now, through the end of the year, Snohomish PUD is offering a $400 account credit to customers who purchase or lease a plug-in vehicle.  SnoPUD's electricity is nearly carbon-free, and now you can drive a new car cost-free. Read the Offer.
Legislation and State Forests
 
Funding was not included in the capitol budget for the Trust Lands Transfer program, which would purchase selected state forest lands to save them from logging. However "budget provisos" will keep the program alive to be reconsidered next year.

Also, this proviso prevents the Department of Natural Resources from logging on four priority parcels. Additionally, it directs DNR to continue the Trust Lands Transfer program.  Read Linda Maples report in the Seattle Times.
Volunteering
Here are some of the issues our members worked on recently.
Let us know if we missed something you worked on.
  • Met with state Dept. of Health and Dept. of Ecology to raise awareness about the toxic impact of sewage waste applied to agricultural fields.
  • Working with health care providers to reduce plastics use.
  • Tried unsuccessfully to stop road construction along the Skykomish River in order to save 2000 trees.
  • Testified to Snohomish County Council in opposition to Ironwood development on sensitive lands. Still in dispute.
  • Convinced Snohomish County Council to table plans to extend 14th Ave. through wetlands near Swamp Creek.
  • Contacted legislators in support of Snake River dam removal.
  • Began work on state Sierra Club campaign for clean energy in schools.
  • Successfully negotiated with Point Edwards condominium owners to protect plants and wildlife on their land adjacent to the Edmonds Marsh.

 
None of us alone can save the nation or the world.
But each of us can make a positive difference
if we commit ourselves to do so.

~ Cornel West