Working together to foster a regenerative, sustainable, resilient, equitable, and inclusive community in Jefferson County through both action and education.
Welcome to Local 20/20!
Everyone in the community is welcome at Local 20/20, an all-volunteer, grassroots organization located in East Jefferson County, WA. We are dedicated to promoting community-interconnectedness, sustainability, and resiliency, moving toward a lighter environmental footprint, a greater capacity to adapt to the challenges of climate change, and a reduction in the local impact of broader economic instabilities. We acknowledge the existing disparities in income, access to stable housing, and affordable transportation in the county, and through our Action Groups, we aim to lessen these inequalities and take practical actions to improve our sustainability.
The Beyond Waste Action Group supports and educates local businesses, organizations and individuals in reducing their contribution to the waste stream.
The Climate Action group's focus is to reduce the community’s greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate change.
The Economic Localization Action Group was formed with the understanding that the more locally our economy is based, the more vibrant our community becomes.
A community’s level of self-reliance and resilience is never more apparent—and critical–than when disaster strikes. The Neighborhood Preparedness (NPREP) Action Group focuses on the particular needs that arise from a sudden plunge into radically different circumstances.
The Health and Wellness group exists to facilitate the dissemination of information about the many ways residents of Jefferson County can access services that will help in their quest for health and wellness.
The Local Food action group is focused on promoting all aspects of local food resiliency.
The Transportation Lab is an Action Group working to promote a transportation system that minimizes need for personal motor vehicles.
Action Groups in Local 20/20 arise and subside as the energy for projects ebbs and flows. Groups that have been active in the past may rise from the ashes anytime ... or NEW Action Groups may form at any time!
This Week Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Wed, Dec 18thThe monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is open to all, and welcomes those interested in active involvement in Local 20/20 leadership. Newcomers are always welcome. If you’d like a virtual orientation, or for meeting location/online link, please contact…
This Week Movie screening: Regenerating Life – Mon, Dec 9th and Tue, Dec 10thJoin Meaningful Movies Port Townsend and special guest Director John Feldman for our two-night online screening and community discussion of Regenerating Life. This inspiring three-part documentary provides a refreshing perspective on the climate crisis, shifting the focus from…
This Week Consider Supporting Local 20/20 On Giving Tuesday – Tues, Dec 3rdAs we enter this season of Thanksgiving, Local 20/20 wants to thank you all for caring for our community! We are so thankful to be part of a community filled with passionate, thoughtful, and environmentally conscious folks! Your…
This Week TLAB Meeting – Mon, Nov 25thThe Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group working to promote a transportation system that minimizes need for personal motor vehicles. Such a transportation system must be safe, convenient and healthy, and it must be based on: people walking, the most healthful…
This Week Indigenous Cinema Climate Showcase – Tue Nov 19th *New* To honor American Indian Heritage Month and showcase climate projects where Tribes are leading the way to preserve, restore, and sustain their homelands, Native Connections Action Group is partnering with earth Law Center for an “Indigenous Cinema Showcase”. Join…
This Week Regenerative Communities – Care for the Earth, Care for the People, Care for the Future – Tue, Nov 12Food For Thought is a free series offered by the Quimper Grange that examines ”all things food” in our area. Bear will lead a discussion about understanding permaculture ethics and…
Local 20/20’s Steering Council approved sending the below letter to the Port Townsend Co-op board at its 12/18/24 meeting. Local 20/20: Working together to foster a regenerative, sustainable, resilient, equitable, and inclusive community in Jefferson County through both action and education. Dear Co-op Board, We are writing to you, Council-to-Board…
A high astronomical tide (9.37′), along with a strong low pressure system and 22-30 kt southeast winds all combined to give us the third highest (10.98′) of the observed water levels that the Local 20/20 King Tide team has monitored in the last 7 years. The wave run up was…
The December 4th Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader by Laura Tucker explored the myriad ways one can be more environmentally conscious in our holiday gift giving. Tips for a Planet-friendly Holiday Season By Laura Tucker Reducing your carbon footprint is an essential step in combating climate change.…
With a strong low pressure system offshore and strong winds forecast, along with a 9.5′ predicted tide, the Local 20/20 King Tide team monitored another storm this month. The predicted storm surge was 1.0′, which came in just above that. See analysis below, and at the bottom of the post…
There was a higher than average predicted tide on November 4th (8.77′ predicted) along with a strong SE wind (30 kts gusting to 43 kts), which gave us another chance to visualize the higher sea levels that will become more often in the future due to global sea level rise,…
The October 20 Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader by Angela Gyurko highlighted the key dates coming up for health care enrollment. Have You Reviewed Your Health Insurance Plan? By Angela Gyurko Autumn isn’t just about changing weather, it’s also your chance to change your healthcare plan, as…
