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"The obscure we see eventually.  The completely apparent takes a little longer." - Edward R. Murrow

Trout Lake Level: 5.75" over spillway - 05/14/13

 

 

"GARAGE SALE at the Town of Friday Harbor.  Selling surplus miscellaneous items including; computer hardware, software, electronics, accessories, office equipment, and other good stuff!

Saturday, May 18th from 9-12 in the Town Fire Station, 60 West Street (across from King's Market parking lot)."

 

• April Utility Summary Report

• Heritage Month in the San Juan Islands

• Solid Waste and Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan - Updated 04/23/13

• 11 Easy Steps to Improve our Stormwater & Harbor

• Draft Shoreline Master Program - Updated 01/24/13

 

REWARD The Town of Friday Harbor is offering a $250 reward for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the person(s) responsible for the deliberate and ongoing vandalism done to the four community planters positioned in the breezeway between Spring Street and Sunshine Alley.  These planters sustained damage in the early morning hours on or near November 19, 2012, November 24, 2012 and January 13, 2013 as a result of being tipped over and broken.  “The purpose of offering this reward for is to stop the ongoing destruction of valuable property belonging to the citizens, and to ensure that these activities do not escalate to other serious offenses,” said Town Administrator Duncan Wilson.  “The person(s) responsible have already cost the Town approximately $1,000 for replacing and resetting these planters. We cannot allow these crimes to be tolerated and should assist the Sheriff in their investigation.”  Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Juan County Sheriff’s Department during regular business hours at (360) 378-4151.

Town Parks Map (.pdf)      Town Time Limit Parking Map (.pdf)

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION TO STORMWATER POLLUTION

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?  The next time it rains, look at a street gutter or roadside ditch. The rain, rather than seeping into the soil, flows quickly off roads and roofs. It picks up detergents, oil, grease, heavy metals, and trash from roads, sediment from construction sites and pesticides and fertilizers from lawns. It rushes through storm drains and, when discharged to the local waterways, erodes the natural eco-system. Contrary to popular belief, most storm drains are not connected to treatment systems. Whatever enters the drain is discharged directly, untreated into local waterways. What started as a friendly rain, is now a serious polluter.

Stormwater pollution is also known as "nonpoint source pollution," as it comes from many locations that, while each may be very small, cumulatively have a large impact. Stormwater pollution can make monitoring and treatment of our drinking water more difficult and costly. In addition, it can hinder the health of the aquatic ecosystem and eventually result in the loss of our waterways for recreational purposes.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?  Businesses, residents and visitors can promote the protection of water quality by taking action to reduce those activities that lead to non-point source water pollution. You can help by using the following tips below to prevent pollution. More information is available by contacting the San Juan County Public Works Department or the Town of Friday Harbor.

Additionally, the Town is in the process of marking storm drain inlets in private parking areas with decals and distributing informational handouts to businesses.

TOP TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BE A "SOLUTION TO STORMWATER POLLUTION" 

1. Never dump anything down a storm drain or into a drainage ditch.

2. Recycle motor oil and other vehicle fluids.

3. Throw litter in its place.

4. Clean up after your pet.

5. Check and repair your vehicles for leaks.

6. Dispose of household hazardous wastes at designated locations.

7. Compost yard clippings.

8. Use fertilizer and pesticide only when needed (Read the label!).

9. If you wash your vehicle at home, do so on the lawn rather than the pavement.

10. Tell a friend or neighbor about how to prevent stormwater pollution and get involved in your community.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Downtown Friday Harbor - early 1950's    link to (much) larger version - 638kb

"Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth." - Albert Einstein

05/17/2013

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