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 The Secret Life of Shellfish – Tue, Jan 14th Gordon King of Taylor Shellfish will present the historical significance of bivalves as a food source – the millennia of tribal usage and its current status today. Gordon will reference the known history of shellfish aquaculture and USA history,…
This Week PC-PT free speaker series: Dunia Faulx: Advocate for rural health and global changemaker – Wed, Jan 8th *New*Peninsula College’s Studium Generale East Speaker Series continues to inspire and engage the local community with thought-provoking discussions and enriching presentations. January’s speaker is Dunia Faulx, who will share her journey…
Happy New Year from Local 20/20! This Week Jefferson Land Trust Annual Holiday Open House – Mon, Dec 30th Experience a cherished Jefferson Land Trust tradition! Stop by the Land Trust office on Monday, December 30, to ring in the New Year with a warm cup of cheer. Whether you’re…
Happy Holidays from Local 20/20! This Week TLAB Meeting – Mon, Dec 23rdThe 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:…
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…
In the December Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Mary Purdy shared personal actions we can take to live more sustainably in 2025. The New Cool: Your 2025 Guide to Planet-Friendly Living By Mary Purdy Looking for New Year’s intentions that make you feel good while doing good?…
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,…
