Working toward a regenerative and resilient community in Jefferson County
Welcome to Local 20/20!
Local 20/20 is an all-volunteer, grassroots organization located in East Jefferson County, WA. Local 20/20 is dedicated to promoting self-reliance, sustainability, and resiliency at a community level, moving toward a lighter environmental footprint and a greater capacity to adapt to the challenges of climate change and economic instability. Most of what happens in Local 20/20 happens in Action Groups, each focused on a different (though interrelated) aspect of sustainability.
The Beyond Waste Action Group supports and educates local businesses, organizations and individuals in reducing their contribution to the waste stream.
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.
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 Stitch N’ Fix Workshop – Tues, Jul 16th Do you have the sweater with the unraveling hole, the shirt with a stain, or the blanket with a tear? Come and mend them! Whether you want to mend in the company of others or need guidance on the best…
This Week Workshop: Do-It-Yourself Simple Furniture Repair – Tues, Jul 9thDoes your stool have a broken leg? Is your side table wobbly? Or does your wooden chair need gluing? Bring along your simple furniture repairs and get guidance on how to repair it yourself! Tools, supplies, and expertise will be…
Local 20/20 wishes you a joyful Independence Day! This Week Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene (“Styrofoam”) Recycling – Tues, Jul 2nd Port 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…
This Week Crabbing 101 Workshop – Wed, Jun 26th Want to learn more about crabbing in Washington State? Need advice on how to set up your gear to catch more crab and prevent the loss of your crab pots? Come to a free in-person Crabbing 101 workshop, where you’ll get…
This Week Stitch N’ Fix Workshop – Tues, Jun 18th *New*Do you have the sweater with the unraveling hole, the shirt with a stain, or the blanket with a tear? Come and mend them! Whether you want to mend in the company of others or need guidance on the best…
This Week Documentary: “Eating Our Way to Extinction” – Mon, Jun 10th *New*“Eating Our Way to Extinction” takes audiences on a cinematic journey around the world, from the depths of the Amazon rainforests to the Taiwanese mountains, the Mongolian desert, the US dust bowl, the Norwegian fjords, and the Scottish…
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…
New Energy and Resiliency Funding Opportunities for Jefferson County Businesses
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…
In the April Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Dave Thielk shares details of the second annual Moving in the Right Direction Conference. (The conference happened on 4/19/24, this article was published ahead of the conference.) Moving in the Right Direction By David Thielk The City of Port…
WA Ecology Declares Drought Emergency including Jefferson County
Washington Department of Ecology declared a drought emergency for most of Washington on 4/19/24, including for Jefferson County. Local 20/20 has created a new Water Resources page that has a variety of information about water resources in Jefferson County, and what you can do. Last updated:Friday, April 26, 2024
The 2024 Jefferson County Connectivity Fair will include over 80 nonprofits and service groups offering unique ways to volunteer in our vibrant community. This is a free event hosted by local community groups, such as Skillmation, Local 20/20, and many more. This inspiring day will begin in the Chimacum School…
Climate Solutions Film Series – Grassroots Movements for Earth Repair in Africa and India – Sun, Apr 7th
The third showing in the series features a number of short movies from Africa and India about restoration movements that involve millions of people and have successful outcomes. The films show how we can regreen the land, restore the hydrological cycle and feed the people. African short films are: Tony…
Mission Statement:
Working together to foster a regenerative, sustainable, resilient and compassionate community in Jefferson County through both action and education.