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San Juan Islands Conservation District
San Juan County, Washington


Youth Conservation Corps Wraps Up a Successful 2025 Summer Season
YCC Orcas Crew in action. The San Juan Islands Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) has successfully concluded its 2025 summer program, providing youth ages 12–18 from Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan Islands with hands-on conservation experience, outdoor education, and professional skill-building. Over the course of eight weeks, YCC engaged 38 local youth led by 7 experienced crew leaders in stewardship projects across San Juan County. In partnership with 22 community organizations—incl
Julie Curtis
1 day ago2 min read


Farm Tours of the San Juans Are Back - Experience Island Life at Its Best!
Owners of Madrone Cellars & Cider, Amy (pictured above) and her husband, Shaun, are inviting visitors to explore their operations and...
Julie Curtis
Sep 42 min read


SJICD August 2025 Newsletter
As summer continues to bring bountiful food, fun, and friendships to the San Juan Islands, we’re excited to share the latest news and...
Julie Curtis
Aug 75 min read


Forestry Newsletter: August 2025
Hello and welcome to our summer edition! This issue of the SJICD Forestry Newsletter features a variety of timely and interesting topics....
SJICD
Aug 77 min read


Youth Conservation Corps begins its season and launches weekly “Nature Nugget”
By Youth Conservation Corps Nolan Wall, along with other Youth Conservation Corps crew members from San Juan, was pictured working on...
Julie Curtis
Jul 142 min read


Seeking Sponsorships for the 2025 Farm Tours of the San Juans
Lori Ann with Aurora Farms feeding her sheep. Farm Tours of the San Juans return to San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands in September and...
Julie Curtis
Jun 171 min read


Participate in the 2025 Farm Tours of the San Juans!
Hello San Juan County Farmers and Agricultural Community, Planning for the 2025 Farm Tours of the San Juans has begun – we would love...
Julie Curtis
May 201 min read


SJICD Quarterly Update – December 2024
As we step into this cozier time of year—gathering by fireplaces, sipping tea, and enjoying books—it’s also a perfect time to engage with...
Julie Curtis
Dec 12, 20244 min read


Youth Conservation Corps: A growing legacy in San Juan County
Over the past 17 years, the Youth Conservation Corps has provided hundreds of local youth with meaningful opportunities to engage in...
Julie Curtis
Oct 28, 20242 min read


You’re Invited to the Grand Opening of the Conservation Campus!
The San Juan Islands Conservation District is excited to invite members of the public to a Grand Opening of the Spring Street...
Paul Andersson
Oct 25, 20242 min read


SJICD Seeks Contractors for forestry, fire resistance, and agricultural projects on private lands
Are you a contractor providing landscaping, handyman, forestry or construction services in San Juan County? The San Juan Islands...
Julie Curtis
Aug 26, 20241 min read


SJICD Seeking New Board Member
The San Juan Islands Conservation District (SJICD) has a vacancy on its five-person board of supervisors and is accepting applications...
Paul Andersson
Aug 23, 20242 min read


Support the Youth Conservation Corps at the San Juan County Fair
San Juan Islands Conservation District (SJICD) is excited to announce a fundraising initiative to support the Youth Conservation Corps...
Julie Curtis
Aug 9, 20242 min read


Youth Conservation Crew Tackle Dozens of Projects this Summer
Photo by Chase Anderson The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program, which is operated under the San Juan Islands Conservation District,...
Julie Curtis
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Spring 2024 Forestry Newsletter
As spring unfolds and the days grow longer, it’s a timely reminder to prepare for wildfire season. In this newsletter, read about:...
Julie Curtis
Jun 27, 20243 min read


Happy Spring from your local Conservation District
As the San Juan Islands burst back to life this Spring, San Juan Islands Conservation District is excited to launch a new quarterly...
Julie Curtis
Apr 10, 20243 min read


2023: A Year in Review for the SJICD
The board and staff of the San Juan Islands Conservation District (SJICD) would like to thank our community members, partners, and donors...
Julie Curtis
Feb 23, 20242 min read


Forestry news from your local Conservation District
Happy New Year from the San Juan Islands Conservation District! We’d like to kick off our first blog of 2024 with some exciting updates...
Julie Curtis
Jan 18, 20244 min read


Best Management Practices (BMP) Survey
Thank you to everyone who took our Best Management Practices (BMP) Survey! Congratulations to our 21 raffle winners. Winners will be...
SJICD
Jan 26, 20233 min read


2022: A Year in Review for the SJICD
Friday Harbor, Washington In 2022, the San Juan Islands Conservation District (SJICD) celebrated its 75th year serving the San Juan...
SJICD
Jan 24, 20231 min read
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