Resources

There’s no such thing as a sustainable community of one!

I recommend the following organizational sites and blogs for inspiration about what’s possible, for connecting with like-minded people and for building your own support system for moving toward your sustainability goals.

This page is still under construction; more links and annotations coming soon!

Please contact me with your suggestions for additions.

 

Local 20/20

The North Olympic Peninsula’s “transition town” org before the concept was popular. “Working together toward local sustainability – integrating economy, ecology and community via action and education.” Supports a dozen action groups including Food Resiliency, Emergency Preparedness, Transportation, and Economic Localization.

 

Northwest Earth Institute

 

Port Townsend Food Co-op

 

Jefferson CAN (Climate Action Now)

Jefferson County and City of Port Townsend governments have pledged to help our community reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to levels 80% lower than 1990 levels by 2050. (Way to go!) So that the residents of Jefferson County “CAN” rise to this challenge, this website provides toolkits for measuring and saving energy and reducing your carbon footprint at home and at work.

 

Jefferson County Farm to School Coalition

A community-based group working to improve the nutritional value of food served in Jefferson County schools, part of the nation-wide Farm to Cafeteria movement. Successes include launching school garden and compost programs in Port Townsend and Quilcene, and co-producing the North Olympic Peninsula Farm to Cafeteria Conference.

 

Slow Food ~ North Olympic Peninsula

Our local chapter of Slow Food USA. Its mission is to inspire a love of good, clean, fair and sustainable food in our community; to support local food producers who practice wise stewardship of the land, air, and waters; and to promote and support local foodways and to celebrate the pleasure of the table. Their Slow Food monthly potlucks are delicious and educational!

 

The Community Boat Project

 

Walkable and Livable Communities Institute

Headquartered in Port Townsend since 2010, this educational, non-profit organization works to create healthy, connected communities that support active living and that advance opportunities for all people through walkable streets, livable cities and better built environments.

 

EnviroStars Certified Businesses in Jefferson County

The goal of EnviroStars certification is to give businesses incentives and recognition for reducing hazardous waste, while giving consumers an objective way to identify environmentally sound businesses. The nationally recognized program was created in King County, Wash., in 1995 and has spread around the Puget Sound region.

 

Certified ‘Green Businesses’ in Jefferson County

Green Business is a voluntary program that gives recognition to businesses that are working to reduce waste, recycle and otherwise conduct business in an environmentally conscience manner. The program provides free technical assistance to business aimed at improving existing practices. Any type of business can be certified if they meet the criteria.

 

Visionary Transport Blog

A blog hosted by the county’s Department of Public Works’ Transportation Planning Program, facilitating an exchange of ideas among those interested in the future of transportation and community development in Jefferson County.