For 30 years, one group on Whidbey Island has served as a watchdog for the environment.
Steve Erickson and Marianne Edain, founders of Whidbey Environmental Action Network, or WEAN, have left their fingerprints on the Island County development code and the land they worked to protect. Read more...
This time of year, all of the fantastic blooms we enjoy start to peek out from under the sleepy ground of winter. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year that pesky Scotch broom begins to bloom in the Pacific Northwest. From April to June, you can expect to see this pretty, but highly invasive, plant popping up everywhere.
In our blog, WEAN founder Steve Erickson outlines his time-tested method for managing this difficult weed. Hint: it takes repetition, dedication, and time.
March 2025 Newsletter
We bid a very fond adieu to board members Bob Gunn, Katie Shapiro, and Nathaniel Talbot who completed their board service early this year.
Register For Final Civic Voice Workshop, May 3
WEAN Board Member Linda LaMar answers questions about her land conservation journey.
February 2025 Newsletter
What Is The Comprehensive Plan, Exactly?
January 2025 Newsletter
December 2024 Newsletter
Five Stories: What WEAN Achieved In 2024