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Friday March 29, 7pm
Unitarian Universalist Meeting House
Hwy 525, Freeland

Dana Lyons 2013 - The Great Coal Train Tour, Billings to Bellingham

Come and enjoy an evening of stories and songs from well-known Northwest singer and activist Dana Lyons. He has been touring the Northwest from Bellingham to Billings and brings us the news about coal extraction - from ranchers in Montana to small towns along the train route.

He'll also debut a song for Granny, our 100-year-old Orca matriarch, about her experience of sound throughout her long life, and how cargo ships will affect the marine waters around Whidbey. His tour provides an intricate description of coal export impacts and catalyzes public discussion and networking.

This is a family-friendly show. Tickets are $10 (kids free with a Brown Paper Ticketsparent),and can be purchased in advance at Brown Paper Tickets, or by calling 800.838.3006. Tickets will also be available at the door.

For more information:
    206.605.2650 or
    <
ccl.whidbey@citizensclimatelobby.org>

Whidbey Watershed Stewards promotes nearshore and watershed health by linking water, land, wildlife and people on Whidbey Island through education, research, and restoration.

We began in 1994 as the Chums of Maxwelton Salmon Adventure - a group of teachers joined with others to provide outdoor Environmental Education for elementary school students in the South Whidbey School District.

MSA quickly grew to working with the community and other agencies to Restore Salmon runs to the Maxwelton Watershed on Whidbey Island, and encouraged Watershed Stewardship through habitat restoration and individual actions.

Our mission expanded in 2006 and we became Whidbey Watershed Stewards, recognizing that we want to promote the health and vitality of all of South Whidbey's watersheds and nearshore for the people and environment of Puget Sound.


The salmon-bearing Maxwelton Watershed is the largest in Island County, and has been a major focus of our activity to date. We have conducted or participated in studies and research, compiled a history of the watershed, and worked on salmon recovery.
>> video of salmon returning

Education has been the heart of our work since the very beginning. K-5 science classes are held at the Maxwelton Outdoor Classroom. Service-learning for grades 6-12 is a newer focus bearing fruit. Educational events for adults and families are also popular.

Three exciting streamside restoration projects were undertaken in 2005, under a contract with Island County Public Works. New projects are underway in 2006 and 2007. Tree planting is a wonderful activity for volunteers of all ages.

Puget Sound is in Trouble! We (all of us) are the solution. Join with Whidbey Watershed Stewards and many other groups working to restore and protect Puget Sound. Together, we can fix it. Learn more here and on the Puget Sound Starts Here web site.

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