Critical Areas Ordinance wetlands forums


February 6, 2012 · 3:55 PM

Friends of the San Juans’ is holding a public forum on the wetlands section of the Critical Areas Ordinance and how it might affect present and future property development, agricultural practices, and conservation of the islands.

Lopez forum is Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1:15-3:15 p.m., at Grace Episcopal Church, 70 Sunset Lane, Lopez Village.

San Juan forum is Tuesday, Feb. 21, 3-5 p.m. at Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash St, Friday Harbor.

Orcas meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 29, 11:30 am - 1:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish, 242 Main Street, Eastsound.

For more info, call 378-2319.

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