Sno-Isle News November 2025

November 2, 2025

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Sierra Club Events
Take Action
Community Events
Good News
Volunteer Opportunity
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Photo by Ann Bradford

Already Voted? Great!

Going to vote? VOTE NOW!!

By mail?

Only if you request a manual postmark at the counter! Even if the mail is picked up from a mailbox at the Post Office, it is sent to a regional sorting facility and may not be postmarked in time.

Official County Ballot Box?

Be there before 8pm November 4th!

Washington Sierra Club Election Committee has carefully vetted candidates who support social and environmental justice.

Our Endorsements

Sierra Club Events

Kicking Gas Continues Good Work

After months on tenterhooks, the Kicking Gas Campaign is delighted to announce that we have received a Philanthropy Northwest Thriving Communities Grant. This means we will be able to provide rebates of up to 75% (up to $10,000) for electric heat (and cooling!) pumps, induction stoves, and heat pump water heaters for eligible residents in Lynnwood, Marysville, South Everett, and Darrington. Watch for more information soon.

Invitation to Executive Committee Meeting

What does your Sierra Club Sno-Isle Executive Committee do? Find out at one of our 2nd Thursday meetings: 5:30pm on Zoom. Next meeting November 13. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Contact one of us to get the Zoom link. We look forward to seeing you! Only if you request a manual postmark

Nancy: Nancy.Johnson@washington.sierraclub.org
Cynthia: Cynthia.Jones@washington.sierraclub.org

Take Action

Save This Legacy Forest

Please write to the Department of Natural Resources to stop the timber sale of a Snohomish County Legacy Forest called "Tuckered Out." This timber sale threatens the ancestral homelands of the Snoqualmie Tribe as well as removing habitat needed to respond to the climate crisis. Send your message of opposition before the Natural Resources Board meeting November 4.

Contact DNR

Photo by Andrew Kumler

Tell Amazon to Reduce Pollution

Are you an Amazon Prime member who cares about climate change and public health? Take one minute to join Prime Members for a Cleaner Amazon. Your participation can help move one of the most powerful companies in the world toward real climate action.
For information, contact Jim Ace at JimAce@Stand.earth

Support a State Green Amendment

A Green Amendment is a state constitutional provision guaranteeing an inherent right to clean water, air, and a healthy environment. It elevates environmental rights to the level of fundamental rights, empowering communities to sue the government if it fails to act as a trustee for public natural resources. This ensures environmental justice for present and future generations.

Pennsylvania, Montana, and New York have adopted these amendments. Ask your state legislators to add Washington.

Community Events

Adopt a Stream Foundation Offering Two Programs
Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St SE, Everett
Wildlife Tracking: Saturday, November 8 at 1pm
Hummingbirds: Saturday, November 15 at 1pm
Info & Registration

Green Amendment Party: Thursday, November 13, 7:30-10:30
Support the Washington Green Amendment Go Party

WEAN Harvest Social: Friday, November 14, 5-7pm
Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Rd, Suite #11, Langley
Social RSVP

Fish War Screening and Panel Discussion:
Friday, November 14 at 5pm
Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline
More Information

League of Women Voters Natural Resources Committee Friday, November 21 at 10am on Zoom
Speaker on Shoreline Protection Act joan.a.smith@gmail.com

Live Holiday Trees: kickoff on Saturday, December 6
Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St SE, Everett
Get Your Tree

Good News

YouTube: Edmonds, Naturally

A new YouTube channel focused on the environment is about to launch. It is about plants, animals, climate, streams, parks, the Marsh, stormwater, and the people who care. Go to Edmonds, Naturally to see the first video about wildlife in the Edmonds Marsh (with a special narrator). To receive notice when new videos are uploaded: tap "Subscribe," then the bell icon, the gear icon, and select your preferences.
Edmonds, Naturally

More Reasons to Leave the Leaves

Last week's atmospheric river didn't just bring rain. The heavy winds ushered in "leaf-drop season." Just in time, new research highlights the importance of leaf litter for almost everything in nature. This includes insects, soil organisms, and birds as well as soil and plant health. So hang up your leaf blower, find a good book and put your feet up.

More About Leaves

Photo by Bill McClain

UW Wetland Program Studying Edmonds Marsh

The University of Washington Wetland Science and Management Program will be conducting studies in the Edmonds Marsh in cooperation with the Edmonds Marsh Estuary Advocates and the City of Edmonds. Students will select from a long list of study topics supporting the open channel reconnection to Puget Sound and the expansion of estuary habitat.

The collaboration has the potential to continue for many years and to help make informed science-based decisions about how the Marsh will look for future generations.

Volunteer Opportunity

Help Track Federal Forest Activities

Researchers wanted: The Sierra Club National Forest committee is looking for volunteers to help track federal forest activities. With the Trump administration dramatically restricting public communications, volunteers are needed who are willing to scour federal websites periodically so we don't miss important opportunities.
Contact dlparks398@gmail.com,