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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Work to complete ADA upgrades at Orcas Ferry Terminal Begins

Public Works Update 2

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. March 17, 2023 – San Juan County (SJC) and the Washington State Ferries (WSF) are eager to announce a public access upgrade for the Orcas Island Ferry Terminal. Thanks to this partnership, the project will provide improved A...

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Public Works
Posted on: February 16, 2023

County Answers FAQs About Proposed Public Works Relocation on Lopez Island

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SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. February 16, 2023 – San Juan County is in the process of exploring the possibility of relocating its Public Works facilities on Lopez Island to the MacKaye Harbor area. This multi-year process has included ...

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Public Works
Posted on: February 15, 2023

County Begins Work on Orcas Island’s Fish Trap Creek Culvert Replacement

Public Works Update 2

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. February 15, 2023 – The County is beginning a project to replace a culvert and repair a section of Cormorant Bay Road near Deer Harbor. The FEMA-funded project will install a ten-foot-wide box culvert, specially designed to improve fi...

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Public Works
Posted on: February 15, 2023

County Begins Planning for Zylstra Lake Trail and Answers FAQs

Town to Zylstra Lake Updates

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. February 15, 2023 – San Juan County is eager to begin developing a plan for a multi-use trail connecting the Town of Friday Harbor to the Zylstra Lake Preserve. Recently awarded $5.28 million in federal transportati...

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Posted on: December 23, 2022

Melting Snow is Stormwater – Protect Your Property and Drains

Inclement Weather Updates

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. December 23, 2022 – With high levels of expected snow melt (stormwater), San Juan County’s Public Works Department encourages residents to be proactive in monitoring and reporting potential blockages to culverts an...

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Public Works
Posted on: December 16, 2022

San Juan County is Prepared for Inclement Weather – And You Should Be, Too

Inclement Weather Updates

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. December 16, 2022 – San Juan County is pleased to provide the public with a reminder of Public Works services, priorities, and mission during inclement weather. Additionally, there are several ways in which the public can su...

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Public Works
Posted on: December 5, 2022

Project Update: Lopez Village Stormwater Improvement Project

Lopez Village SIP update

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. December 5, 2022– San Juan County Public Works is pleased to provide the public with updates on the Lopez Village Stormwater Improvement Project.  The Public Works crew has completed the new stormwater channel which...

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Public Works
Posted on: November 21, 2022

San Juan County Considers Relocating Lopez’s Public Works Facility

Public Works Update 2

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. November 21, 2022– San Juan County is entering the planning stages of an exciting project on Lopez Island. County Council has directed staff to develop a plan to relocate Public Works operations from Fisherman Bay Rd to the ...

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