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 Port Townsend StyroCycler styrofoam recycling event – Tue, Nov 5th *New*Only white styrofoam (EPS), all colors of polyethylene (LDPE-4), white EPS food trays, and separated biodegradable (squishy) vs EPS (crispy) packing peanuts (no mixtures) are accepted. CLEAN and DRY materials only. Remove all tape, labels, etc., before you…
This Week Transportation Lab (TLAB) meeting – Mon, Oct 28thThe 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…
This Week Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene Recycling – Mon, Oct 21stPort Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project, collects white styrofoam (expanded polystyrene, or EPS), all colors of polyethylene (LDPE-4), white EPS food trays, and separated biodegradable (squishy) packing peanuts, but not crispy (EPS) peanuts, and no mixtures. Materials are inspected…
This Week A.I.R.E. Artwork Reveal – Wed, Oct 16th *New* You are invited to attend a REVEAL of the exquisite artwork created by star artist Margie McDonald, the second Artist in Residence at the Transfer Station. Come learn about the program, see and hear about Margie’s process and experience, and…
This Week Food for Thought Lecture Series: Overwinter Growing – Tue, Oct 8th *New*In this lecture, Jude Rubin of Shooting Star Farm will present results from her Jefferson County Master Gardeners Foundation grant. She explored a number of vegetable varieties and grew them with varying degrees of cover through the…
This Week Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Group Meeting – Wed, Oct 2nd *New* The Beyond Waste Action Group looks at a number of issues including food waste composting, plastics reduction and recycling, reduction of garbage on an individual and community level, and various other waste-related topics that spontaneously come up…
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…
There was a higher than average predicted tide on October 18th (8.95′ predicted) along with a somewhat strong ESE wind (25 kts gusting to 40 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…
The September 11 Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column by Danny Milholland shared a summary of August’s All County Picnic, as well as why Danny is passionate about celebrating! BOOMSHAKALAKA! Celebrating Community Resilience at the 12th Annual All County Picnic By Danny Milholland It’s true, I love to celebrate and…
The July 31 Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column noted the critical role that neighborhoods play in preparing for emergencies, and how you can see if your neighborhood is organized yet, or how you can help make it happen. It also notes the upcoming All County Picnic on August 18th…
The June 26th Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column discussed the pros and cons of burning wood, and highlights some new rebates for replacing or upgrading wood stoves. By Cyndy Bratz Using wood for heat is something humans have done for more than 50,000 years. A crackling fire has…
The June Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column highlighted two current opportunities for local businesses to obtain funding and/or low interest loans for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements, as well as increasing climate resiliency of buildings. See the full article below. New Energy and Resiliency Funding Opportunities for…
