Join us in supporting Common Ground Transit—a community-powered effort to create reliable, affordable, and eco-conscious transportation that connects neighbors, strengthens our islands, and protects the wild places we all cherish.

We’ve always known living here asks more of us—more intention, more interdependence, more care. That’s the tradeoff for waking up to clean air and forest-filtered light. But in 2025, that tradeoff is tilting.

It’s that season again. The sun’s working overtime, the ferry lines are getting longer, and someone’s already claimed the last decent parking spot at Crescent Beach.

What We Heard – Let's Dive Deeper

In the first round of our survey, you told us what’s working, what’s not, and what’s on the line. The responses were clear, heartfelt, and striking in their consistency — a collective voice rising from different islands but pointing toward the same crossroads.

Island Stewards needs your participation in shaping the Transportation Element in the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan. The current draft does not include any public transportation options that we know we need. All comments can be submitted directly to the county for review before the planning commission public meeting on April 18th. You can always send your thoughts to Island Stewards at connect@islandstewards.com

Big thanks to everyone who showed up, spoke up, or cheered us on during the last County Planning meeting. You made it count. Transportation concerns were raised—and heard loud and clear. 

Free Island Steward Coloring Pages – Just Download, Print, and Create

Looking for a low-tech way to stay inspired and connected to the land? We’ve got you covered (in ink). Island Stewards is now offering free downloadable coloring pages.

Hi neighbors, 

We’ve been talking to a lot of islanders lately — across ferry lines, in messy inbox threads, through garden gates, and around kitchen tables — and there’s one question that keeps surfacing in different forms: 

Are we at capacity? Or are we just not managing it well?