Come see Sonic Sea, an award winning film on how ocean noise from vessel traffic, Navy sonar and drilling imperils marine life, and how it may be mitigated. Meet Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research and Michael Jasny of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Both are international advocates for whales, sea mamm
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Access to preventive care, including preventive dental cleanings, was identified as one of the 4 major health priorities (2014 Jefferson Priority Factsheets AccesstoCare) in Jefferson County in 2014. Come learn about the problem and how Sea Mar Community Health Centers and the Washington Dental Service Foundation succeed in providing needed care in other counties.
When: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 … Read the rest
In celebration of Earth Week, the Port Townsend / Jefferson County Climate Action Committee will hold a special meeting featuring a presentation by Laura Tucker and Hank Walker. Laura and Hank will be presenting slides and videos of their experiences at the Council of the Parties (COP21), the groundbreaking climate conference last December in Paris, France. They will also showcase
The Port Townsend Library has selected Naomi Klein’s This Changes Everything for 2016’s Community Read, and has a full line up of engaging and informative events related to climate change planned for this March, with Local 20/20 one of the partners. See the library’s website for details, and highlights in poster below. There are also a number of book discussion … Read the rest
Your local business, farm or ranch may be eligible for grant funding for a renewable energy or energy efficiency system. For those who own a for-profit small business, farm or ranch in Jefferson or Clallam Counties, there is an upcoming opportunity to learn about who qualifies and how to apply for a USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program … Read the rest
Author, environmentalist, former cattle rancher, and co-defendant with Oprah Winfrey on the Amarillo Texas beef trial, Howard Lyman will be speaking on sustainability and the dangers of current methods of food production. NW Maritime Center, 431 Water Street, Port Townsend. Please take the stairway or elevator up to the second floor.
Contact: Bill Ferguson – billfe@gmail.com
Web: http://www.meetup.com/Port-Townsend-Vegan-Meetup-Group/events/226812977/
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Two *Hot* Climate Opportunities – a rally on Sunday in PT and a new free Time to Choose climate documentary streaming Monday and Tuesday 11/30-12/1 only. See details below.
Rally for Paris Climate Summit 11/29
Join PT Songlines, the QUUF Green Sanctuary Committee and friends to celebrate the miracle of life and our commitment to leave a livable planet for … Read the rest
District Heating: Developing Thermal Energy Systems in Jefferson County
Speaker: Eric Moe, Senior Developer, University Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Thursday, November 19 at 12:30P
Port Townsend Yacht Club, 2503 Washington Street, Port Townsend
Approximately 70% of all the energy used in Jefferson County is for thermal applications such as space heating, domestic hot water, process heating, cooking, and drying. November’s Key … Read the rest
Taming Bigfoot is a team challenge that makes it fun to reduce your carbon footprint – a number that measures the amount of greenhouse gas emissions associated with your activities. And you can win prizes, too! As part of the competition, teams will work together to learn how to reduce your electricity, gas, and water usage, and then measure your … Read the rest