How Do YOU Want to Plan for Sea Level Rise in San Juan County? Join Community Workshops this December

Save the date for your island’s case study to participate in a discussion about what should be done with county roads threatened by sea level rise

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. October 29, 2025 — What happens to roads, homes, and the shoreline when the sea rises? San Juan County is kicking off the second round of community workshops dedicated to sea level rise, focusing on specific island roads and infrastructure that are at risk due to rising tides and eroding banks. These workshops will bring communities together for a deeper dive into island-specific case studies and discuss our options for responding to sea level rise.

Areas of Focus

While the first round of workshops reviewed the science of sea level rise, the second round of workshops will dive into island-specific case studies: False Bay Road at False Bay (San Juan Island), Deer Harbor Road at West Sound (Orcas Island), Port Stanley Road at Swifts Bay (Lopez Island), and Blind Bay Road at Blind Bay (Shaw Island). Each site was chosen for its representation of different scenarios that can be found throughout the county.

This workshop will also be facilitated by a consultant specializing in community response to sea level rise.

Workshop schedule:

  • Lopez Island: The Future of Port Stanley Road
    1. Tuesday, December 2nd; 5:00pm-7:00pm
    2. Lopez Island Grange, 452 Richardson Rd, Lopez Island
    3. Join remotely via this link
  • Shaw Island: The Future of Blind Bay Road
    1. Wednesday, December 3rd; 12:00pm-2:00pm
    2. Shaw Community Center, 42 Reef Net Bay Rd, Shaw Island
    3. Join remotely via this link
  • Orcas Island: The Future of West Sound’s Deer Harbor Road
    1. Wednesday, December 3rd; 5:30pm-7:30pm
    2. West Sound Community Hall, 525 Deer Harbor Rd,
    3. Join remotely via this link
  • San Juan Island: The Future of False Bay Road
    1. Thursday, December 4th; 5:30pm-7:30pm
    2. Marie Boe Building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds, 849 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor
    3. Join remotely via this link

We hope the community will engage in these critical workshops! You can attend in person or online, and recordings will be available afterward.

Questions? Contact: Tyler Davis, Environmental Project Manager: tylerd@sanjuancountywa.gov

About San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship

San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship is responsible for solid waste, marine resources, clean water, cultural resources, and climate and sustainability work. The department offices are located at 1609 Beaverton Valley Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship, visit www.sanjuanco.com/839/Environmental-Stewardship.

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