In the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Cyndy Bratz summarizes how the Inflation Reduction Act can save you money and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time.
by Cyndy Bratz
What if you could reduce your carbon footprint and save money at the same time? The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the biggest climate bill … Read the rest
A low pressure system and south wind that occurred along with a high astronomical tide (9.74′) resulted in a 12.06′ tide (preliminary) in Port Townsend on 12/27/22, which would be a new highest tide for Port Townsend. (It takes NOAA a few weeks to verify the readings.) Read below to see the details of the weather system, historical tides, and … Read the rest
December is shaping up to be quite the month for higher tides, as is common. We had a second one on 12/10, and another one is scheduled for Christmas Day (we’ll see how the weather elements shape up.) On Dec 10th the tide was 9.55′ predicted, 11.00′ observed, and that gave us another chance to visualize the higher sea levels … Read the rest
‘Tis the season of higher tides, and there was another higher than average predicted tide on Dec 2nd (9.2′ predicted), 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 early in … Read the rest
In the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Cindy Jayne shares some Q&A related to the recent EV Expo.
By Cindy Jayne
Close to 400 people attended the recent EV Expo, hosted by the Chamber of Jefferson County. Attendees got a firsthand look at over a dozen different electric vehicles (EVs). The event was a great … Read the rest
There was a higher than average predicted tide on October 27th (8.5′ predicted), 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 … Read the rest
In the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Scott Walker describes how housing, parking, climate and community are all interrelated, and opportunities to address these issues simultaneously.
By Scott Walker
On a recent trip outside our idyllic community bubble, I saw our dystopian future: an asphalt ocean surrounding a sprawl of chain stores and homes, all … Read the rest
The Chamber of Jefferson County is holding an EV Expo, which will include a variety of electric vehicles (including cars, RVs, bikes, trucks, etc.), breakout sessions on vehicle information, EV owners panel discussion, EV myths, carbon footprint, and more! Partnering with the Chamber on this event is the City of Port Townsend, Local 20/20, Jefferson PUD, and Jefferson Transit. This … Read the rest
You’re invited to Local 20/20’s Meet and Greet this Thursday (9/15/22), from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Our action groups will briefly share their accomplishments and plans for the future, and we’ll have a chance to discuss together opportunities for future collaborations and new ideas. Plus we’ll have time to celebrate and kick back in these last … Read the rest
KNOWLEDGE BEFORE NEED
All County Picnic Connects Neighbors with Preparedness Resources
By Megan Claflin
Below is the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader!
The 10th annual All County Picnic invites East Jefferson County to celebrate community resilience on Saturday and Sunday, August 20-21, 2022. As a rural community, our ability to respond … Read the rest