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San Juan Islands National Monument Established
Written by David Ortland
Good news - San Juan Islands was one of five national monuments established by President Obama on Monday: The San Juan Islands National Monument! Home to bald eagles, orca whales, harbor seals and other rare species, the San Juan Islands is a chain of 450 islands, rocks and pinnacles. Located…
Vendovi Campaign Update
Written by David Ortland
Washington Kayak Club has supported the purchase of Vendovi Island by the San Juan Preservation Trust over the last two years through contributions and as kayak stewards. This is one of many ways our club fulfills the conservation component of its mission. The stewards last visited the island in January,…
Vendovi Island: An Untouched Jewel in the San Juan Islands
Written by Kathleen Foley
Vendovi Island, located east of Sinclair Island, west of Bellingham, and between Guemes and Lummi Islands, is one of the wildest private islands in the San Juan archipelago, which is why for many years it has been a priority for permanent conservation. In 2010, the San Juan Preservation Trust, a non-profit…
WKC to Serve as Steward for Vendovi Island
Written by David Ortland
We are excited and honored to announce that the Washington Kayak Club will cooperate with the San Juan Preservation Trust to protect Vendovi Island. This is a unique opportunity for the WKC to fulfill its conservation mission by helping to preserve a virtually pristine ecosystem. Several trips out to the…