Action Hour

Whidbey Environmental Action Network
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Welcome to “Action Hour” with the Whidbey Environmental Action Network. On this podcast, we discuss environmental issues affecting Whidbey and Camano Islands in Washington State, dive into ecology and policy impact, and educate you, the public, on what you can do about it. Share with your friends, share with your neighbors - the time is now, and change starts with us. Hosted by WEAN Engagement Director Amanda Bullis. Learn more about WEAN at our website: www.whidbeyenvironment.org.

  1. JAN 23

    All About Wetlands With Allison Warner

    Learn all about wetlands! Wetland ecologist Allison Warner teaches us how to identify a wetland, how wetlands can bolster our communities' climate resilience, and how Island County could improve its wetland buffers. Plus, she makes a pitch for beavers and gets nerdy about soil composition.

    1h 21m

  2. 12/31/2025

    The Ripple Effect Of WEAN's Battle Against Trillium Corporation

    When Trillium Corporation purchased almost 3,000 acres of land on Whidbey Island from Georgia Pacific in the 1980s, the community had no idea who they were — until they started clearcutting a property on Coles Road. The logging company went on to clear-cut a parcel right outside the front door of WEAN founders Marianne Edain and Steve Erickson. The duo sprang into action, organizing the community to blockade the logging, and Whidbey Environmental Action Network (WEAN) was born. For the next couple of decades, WEAN would track Trillium Corporation's activity on Whidbey Island and beyond, a practice that would ultimately lead to WEAN helping to protect 1.5 million acres of land in Patagonia.

    1h 6m

  3. 10/29/2025

    Keeping The Oak In Oak Harbor With Kyle Renninger

    On this episode of Action Hour, Oak Harbor Garry Oak Society (OHGOS) board member Kyle Renninger teaches us about Garry oaks, their historical significance in Oak Harbor, and the current protections for these trees in the Oak Harbor city code. Listen to learn about this keystone species and potential upcoming Oak Harbor code changes that could impact Garry oaks and the urban tree canopy in general. Want to help preserve this special tree for future generations? Plant a Garry oak. Learn more at https://ohgarryoaksociety.org/.

    1h 4m

  4. 07/16/2025

    A Voice For Islands With Marnie Jackson

    On this episode of Action Hour, Engagement Director Amanda Bullis and Executive Director Marnie Jackson discuss WEAN's programmatic priorities, including their work advocating for Whidbey and Camano Islands at the county and state levels, as well as current pending litigation against the City of Oak Harbor.

    1h 7m

  5. 06/03/2025

    Rearranging Deckchairs In The Face Of Sea Level Rise With John Lovie

    Sea level is projected to rise by one foot in the Puget Sound region by 2050, and Island County is at particularly high risk of hazards such as coastal flooding. Water activist John Lovie returns to this episode of Action Hour to discuss the complexities of land use in the face of sea level rise, emphasizing the need for a coordinated, sound-wide adaptation strategy to plan for the inevitable. Check out Dr. Ian Miller’s study, “Projected Sea Level Rise for Washington State." Read John’s blog post on the 2022 king tide, “An Imperfect Storm."

    57 min

  6. 05/23/2025

    Drinking Water And Water Systems With John Lovie

    On this episode of Action Hour, Amanda discusses drinking water sources and water systems in Island County with water, environmental, community activist, and writer John Lovie. John's insights and musings about water, mostly, can be found on his blog, Mostly Water, at https://johnlovie.substack.com/

    1h 9m

  7. 05/09/2025

    See Something, Say Something With Marianne Edain

    On this episode of Action Hour, Amanda and Marianne unpack Marianne’s process for taking action against unpermitted development in our neighborhoods, following up with jurisdictions regarding permitted activity, and navigating the enforcement challenges. As always, persistence is key to success. Find our "See Something, Say Something" guide here. Report environmental violations to WEAN here.

    1h 15m

  8. 04/18/2025

    Making Positive Change: A Framework For Activism With Marianne Edain

    Marianne and Amanda demystify the step-by-step process foundational to Marianne’s years of successful environmental activism. Societal problems are complex, government agencies are complex, and local communities that engage with this complexity repeatedly are imperative for making lasting change in the world. Learn how to tackle an issue, share the workload, and keep showing up for each other and our planet. Framework guide here: https://tinyurl.com/makingpositivechange Take action: https://www.whidbeyenvironment.org/act-now

    1h 20m
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Welcome to “Action Hour” with the Whidbey Environmental Action Network. On this podcast, we discuss environmental issues affecting Whidbey and Camano Islands in Washington State, dive into ecology and policy impact, and educate you, the public, on what you can do about it. Share with your friends, share with your neighbors - the time is now, and change starts with us. Hosted by WEAN Engagement Director Amanda Bullis. Learn more about WEAN at our website: www.whidbeyenvironment.org.

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  • Creator
    Whidbey Environmental Action Network
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Whidbey Environmental Action Network
  • Show Website
    Action Hour