Friends of the San Juans

11/04/2026

You have until midnight tonight to sign the petition opposing Canada's Pacific Link Pipeline! https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/oppose-the-pacific-link-pipeline-and-supertankers-to-protect-washington-state/

There’s a reason why U.S. Congress banned supertankers from Washington state. Now, Canada has proposed a new oil pipeline that would bring supertankers and their increased risks and impacts to Washington State waters in the Salish Sea.

Read about the impacts of supertankers in the Salish Sea here: https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/10/30/Oil-Supertankers-Too-Risky-Salish-Sea/ and join us in asking the state to oppose this new pipeline and supertanker traffic.

Washington state’s spill prevention program manager says sharp turns and other hazards increase the chance of an accident.

10/30/2026

The petition is open until November 4th! Link in bio!
Sign, share, care 🌊🫍

There’s a reason why U.S. Congress banned supertankers from Washington state. Now, Canada has proposed a new oil pipeline that would bring supertankers and their increased risks and impacts to Washington State waters in the Salish Sea.

Join us in asking the state to oppose this new pipeline and supertanker traffic.

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/oppose-the-pacific-link-pipeline-and-supertankers-to-protect-washington-state/

10/30/2026

Read this great article by The Tyee, get informed, and get fired up!
The last thing we need is supertankers going through the Salish Sea.

Then sign this petition and share with others!

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/oppose-the-pacific-link-pipeline-and-supertankers-to-protect-washington-state/

Washington state’s spill prevention program manager says sharp turns and other hazards increase the chance of an accident.

10/24/2026

Sign the petition today!

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/oppose-the-pacific-link-pipeline-and-supertankers-to-protect-washington-state/

Lummi, Swinomish nations, environmental groups raise fears over oil spills

10/23/2026

The Friday Harbor FILM Festival kicks off today✨

Saturday, 10:30am at the Palace you can catch this remarkable film by our friends at Setting Sun Circle that highlights ecological healing, cultural revitalization, salmon recovery, and inter-Tribal resilience after a century of struggle.

What films are you looking forward to seeing this weekend?! Hope to see you there!

The River Remembers

The Elwha River is the same Washington river whose dams came down. The film follows families who fished it, and the century-long fight to free it, along with the Klamath.

Sat, Oct 24 | 10:30 AM | Palace Theatre Back. Stay after for a Q&A with director Jordan Riber, producer Adonia Cairns and Michael Vendiola and family.

A $60 Day Pass covers up to four tickets on a single day: https://fhff.eventive.org/films/6aa9a952ebbe006ac2a26101?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fhff2026&utm_content=loop-the-river-remembers-fb



This screening is sponsored by Roche Harbor Resort

Presenting Sponsors: Kenmore Air | Rock Island Communications | MorpheousStudios | Cascade PBS | Kings Market | The Palace Theatre

10/21/2026

A little hope for the Southern Resident killer whales! 💙🫍

We’re thrilled to share the good news from the Center for Whale Research- a new calf has been born to J35, also known as Tahlequah!

On October 19, researchers observed Tahlequah traveling with her new calf, designated J65. The team spotted them again the following day, and drone footage confirmed the calf is a boy! He was observed moving well, socializing, and nursing.

Many will remember Tahlequah for the heartbreaking 2018 journey when she carried her deceased calf for 17 days, pushing the baby on her nose in a display of grief that captured the attention of people around the world and brought international awareness to the plight of the endangered Southern Resident killer whales.

Now, this new arrival brings a moment of hope 💙 While the earliest months of life are especially challenging for these whales, we’re celebrating this little one and wishing him the very best.

And we know hope must be met with action.

At Friends, we continue working hard to protect and restore the salmon habitat these whales depend on, and to ensure the Salish Sea is quieter and cleaner for the Southern Residents to find food and thrive.

Congratulations, Tahlequah. We’ll be rooting for you and little J65 🫍💙

10/16/2026

Another fantastic fall The Great Islands Clean-Up ! Thanks to everyone that showed up for our islands! 💪🌱🌊

10/14/2026

Join Friends of the San Juans for an evening of learning and Halloween fun! Hear from Friends Legal Director and Staff Attorney Magali Cota about the Endangered Species Act, the threats it faces, and how we can all help protect wildlife. Afterwards, enjoy delicious food, and compete in an endangered species pumpkin carving contest for a chance to win a gift card to a local restaurant or shop. Pumpkins will be provided, costumes and vegetarian dishes are encouraged, we hope to see you there!

10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples Day ✨
And as Chenoa reminded us last week while speaking with over 600 island students— every day is Indigenous Peoples Day, every day is Earth Day, and Worlds Ocean Day, but we use these days to remember, to reflect, and to honor.

We hope you spend time today connecting with this special place, these lands, and water- and remember why it has sustained people since time immemorial and continues to do so today. And why we have a responsibility to be caretakers of the Salish Sea, as it continues to provide so much for all.

Our office is closed today. But our hearts and minds remain open as we work hard alongside and learn from leaders, like Chenoa, and the many Sovereign Nations that call this place home.