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 Community Dream Circle – Tue, Feb 24th *New* Community Dream Circle is a welcoming, tea-filled gathering where the wisdom of dreams is explored in a safe and supportive circle. Dreamwork is an ancient practice found across cultures that helps to understand symbols, emotions, and stories that arise from…
This Week DSHS Mobile Office Services at Quilcene Food Bank – Wed, Feb 18th The Department of Social and Health Services Mobile Community Office will be in Quilcene offreing services such as food benefits (SNAP), EBT cards, cash assistance and some medical programs along with other services such as eligibility…
This Week Sustainable Spoonfuls: Turning Food Waste into Climate Solutions – Tue, Feb 10th Presented by Laura Tucker and Keith Dixon. This interactive class explores the critical link between diets and climate change. Participants will learn how different foods contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. You will also gain practical, actionable strategies…
This Week Jefferson Marine Resources Committee Meeting – Tue, Feb 3rd *New* The Jefferson Marine Resources Committee is a county advisory board that meets monthly to discuss local marine resource issues. Public attendance and voices are welcome! This month’s guest speaker is Steve King from the City of Port Townsend,…
This Week HSN Housing Happy Hour – Wed, Jan. 28th *New* HHH is back! A space for casual community conversations around issues relating to housing affordability in Jefferson County. This month the conversation will be focused on “State Legislature”, and how state policy impacts local housing. Come be part of…
This Week Meaningful Movies: Vigilantes Inc. – Mon, Jan 19th Join Meaningful Movies Port Townsend and co-sponsors Indivisible Port Townsend for a screening of Vigilantes Inc. Join either in person or online! In Vigilantes Inc., Greg Palast and his investigations team bust the most brazen, racist attack on voting rights…
There was a higher than average predicted tide on January 6th, along with SE winds of 27 knots, resulting in an observed tide gauge level of 10.4′, along with wave runup of 2.2′ (the third highest wave runup we have seen since the local king tide team started measuring wave run up in 2018.)
Below is Dave Wilkinson’s summary of the January 6th, 2026 tide, featuring photos from Barney Burke.
In the January Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Michael Pilarski discusses hugelkulturs and other ways of using yard waste in your own yard or garden, to improve your soil and avoid greenhouse gas emissions and fees of transporting it somewhere else! Michael is the organizer of the globalearthrepairconvergence.com, coming to Port Townsend in May 2026.
There was a higher than average predicted tide on November 5th (9.1′ predicted), along with a low pressure system and southeasterly winds that gave us another chance to visualize the higher sea levels that will become more often in the future due to global sea level rise, and a few of Local 20/20’s Climate Action Group volunteers were out there to capture it. You can learn more about the project in this post. The photos from the project are shared on the MyCoast website (you can zoom in on the map to find the Port Townsend photos.)
Join the Nelda Swiggett Quintet on November 15th for a unique multimedia jazz performance that connects audiences emotionally to the realities of climate change and carries a message of hope . You may have attended “The Alaska Suite” concert by the same composer in 2023, they are back for a…
In the Local 20/20 column in the September 10, 2025 Port Townsend Leader, Mary Hunt describes simple ways to start growing food and reduce your grocery bills. She also shares information about the incredible work of locals in growing food for the schools and the food banks. And if your fruit trees or veggie garden are overflowing right now, or if you have some time to give, she shares how you can help!
