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 Benji Project Spring Break Programs – Tue, Apr 1st & Thu Apr 3rd The Benji Project is offering free spring break programming at Quilcene Community Center for 6th-12th graders. The programs take place on Tuesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 3 from 12-5PM with lunch included. Mindfulness…
This Week TLAB Meeting – Mon, Mar 24th The 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…
This Week Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Wed, Mar 19th The 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 Film Screening: Sugarcane – Mon, Mar 10th *New* Join Meaningful Movies Port Townsend for our online screening of the powerful, Academy Award-nominated film SUGARCANE. SUGARCANE, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of…
This Week Beyond Waste Action Group Meeting – Wed, Mar 5thThe Beyond Waste Action Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.-12:00 pm via zoom. The group looks at a number of issues including food-waste composting, plastics reduction and recycling, reduction of garbage on an individual and…
This Week TLAB Meeting – Mon, Feb 24th The 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…
In the March 12 Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Cyndy Bratz discusses the environmental impact of gas/diesel vehicles as compared to EVs, and references an NPR article that covers that topic. Are Gas/Diesel Vehicles Worse for the Environment than EVs? By Cynthia Bratz Are gas vehicles worse…
With the local changes in glass recycling, it is a good opportunity to see how you can reduce your purchase of new glass. Local 20/20 has been compiling a list of local businesses that can take back or refill glass containers, or that carry bulk items often purchased in glass.…
In the February 19, 2025 Local 20/20 Column in the Port Townsend Leader, Tracy Grisman describes the Artist in Residence and Educational Program and how one can get involved. Creating Out of the Box While Playing Nice in the Sandbox by Tracy Grisman “The design of garbage should become…
As the year came to a close, the Local 20/20 Steering Council took time to reflect on how we continue to fulfill our mission of “Working together to foster a regenerative, sustainable, resilient, equitable, and inclusive community In Jefferson County through action and education.” Committed to inclusiveness, the Steering Council…
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…
