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 Healthcare Action 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 Preparedness Lecture: Wildfires, Smoke, and Heat – Thu, May 21stAs the risk of wildfire increases here in Jefferson County, East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) is scheduled to provide wildfire prevention information for local residents. Robert Wittenberg, Community Risk Manager for EJFR, and Lara Gaasland-Tatro, Jefferson County Public Health…
This Week Clallam Community Wildfire Resilience Workshop – Mon, May 11th *New* OCA, Clallam County Emergency Management, and multiple partners invite you to an informative workshop focused on wildfire impacts on the Olympic Peninsula—and the steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and your home. This event marks…
This Week Earth Day Molt Search Training with PTMSC – next date Mon, May 4th Learn how to identify and report invasive European green crab sightings in the Salish Sea! Join PTMSC in a growing citizen science project called Molt Search, managed by Washington Sea Grant’s Crab Team & Washington State…
This Week Olympic Peninsula Timebank Tri-Area Group Meeting – Mon, Apr 27thWhat is a timebank? Learn, ask questions, hear stories about successful timebank exchanges, and meet new friends and neighbors. Eat yummy snacks. Share some laughs. If you live or work in Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Port Ludlow, Marrowstone Island, Quilcene,…
This Week NRCS Soil Health Demonstration Trailer – Mon, Apr 20th Jefferson County Conservation District is excited to welcome the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Soil Demonstration Trailer to Jefferson County for an education demonstration! There is no cost and all interested partners, farmers, and the public are welcome to attend.…
This Week Emergency Preparedness: Preparing Vulnerable Populations – Thu, Apr 16th *New* This Jefferson County Library presentation will focus on ways to help members of vulnerable populations in the event of an emergency or disaster. Caregivers or family members who care for loved ones with challenges can learn the best…
The Earth Needs Repair – We’ve Got All The Tools
Let’s Do It Together
Coming next weekend to Fort Worden, the Global Earth Repair Convergence is a groundbreaking gathering of global change-makers dedicated to restoring ecosystems, regenerating our planet, and fostering community. Join over 70 presenters, 500+ participants in-person and thousands more on-line for five transformative days of learning, collaboration, and celebration. Visit the website to register, donate or volunteer.
And there is a special reduced local price for Jefferson County Residents, $50 Single Day Ticket, reduced from $110. Also, Local 20/20 has a small scholarship fund for local folks interested in attending the conference and applying the knowledge locally, but who would not be able to without a scholarship, and are not able to do a work trade. If you are interested, see our weekly announcements for the details. https://l2020.org/event-announcements/
The Local 20/20 Beyond Waste group recently completed its 2026 update to the Moving It On guide. The guide is a great summary of local options for donating, recycling, repairing and selling your stuff. Check it out! Last updated:Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Join Finnriver and Local 20/20 for an Earth Day event on the actual Earth Day, April 22nd! The schedule is as follows: 5pm: Gather with a poem by the City of Port Townsend’s Poet Laureate, Rufina Garay5:15-6pm: Explore booths from local organizations, play Earth Day Games, take a plant…
In Local 20/20’s March column in the PT Leader, Angela Gyurko summarizes the current water situation, and ways one can reduce their water usage. Also, Angela recently sat down with Bear and Natalie of Earthbenders to discuss water and waterways.
Paying Attention to Water
By Angela Gyurko
We’re entering a future where the summer droughts are predicted to start sooner and end later, with some climate models showing that by 2050, snowpack drought will occur 40 percent of the time, according to a recent deep dive by the Washington State Standard. Our own PT Leader reporters have faithfully covered the local snowpack and glacial situation, and I have appreciated the prominence of their detailed reporting.
In Local 20/20’s February Port Townsend Leader column, Polly Lyle shared the current data regarding the Port Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project, including that since October 2021, they have recycled 20 Tons of expanded polystyrene foam from East Jefferson County residents and businesses! See full article…
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.
