WEAN’s First 30 Years: The Highlights

Made the Growth Management Act matter
Closed development loopholes
Won protection for wetlands
Won limit on clearcuts
Created the Conservation Futures Fund
Reduced shoreline development density 95%
Saved Saratoga Woods from development
Saved Pacific Rim Institute from development
Protected Camp Casey forest
Protected Maxwelton Creek
Saved Keystone Spit
Prevented the “Orca Pipeline”
Prevented new shopping mall south of Oak Harbor
Prevented 1050 house development on Fakkema farm
Prevented Wright’s Crossing (1500 houses)
Prevented tidal turbines in Admiralty Inlet
Prevented massive Coupeville gravel pit
Prevented 1000’ “floating road” & subdivision
Protected Critical Areas from agriculture, logging, & development
Cleaned up Oak Harbor School District toxics
Made Island County roads “no spray”
Banned Atlantic salmon net pens
Organized March for Science
Organized local Global Climate Strike marches

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How To Effectively Get Rid Of Scotch Broom

April 29, 2025

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.