Whidbey Environmental Action Network


Protecting ecosystems on Whidbey, Camano, and beyond through

civic education, policy advocacy, and litigation.

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Our Work

Environmental &
Civic Education


Supporting and inspiring people to advocate for the environment, engage in civic processes, and take collective responsibility for the well-being of our island ecosystems.


See current actions or listen to our podcast.

Environmental
Policy Advocacy


Working with agencies, jurisdictions, and partner organizations across issues and areas to improve and enforce the laws and ordinances that protect nature.


See "The State of Our Shorelines."

Watchdogging & Litigation


Monitoring local land use actions, sounding the alarm for troubling trends, and litigating when necessary to hold jurisdictions and agencies accountable to follow the law.

The State Of Our Shorelines

Land use and climate impacts on the shorelines of Whidbey and Camano Islands in Washington State, and where we go from here.

Our Impact

First formed as a group of community members protesting clear-cut logging in the 1980s, Whidbey Environmental Action Network has protected ecosystems in Island County for decades. Today, we continue to defend local ecosystems through civic education, policy advocacy, and litigation. 

Hold The Line This Winter With A Gift

We know we can be a bit relentless. Detail-obsessed. Persistent. Procedural. Outspoken.


But that’s how you win against developers, agencies, and inertia. That’s how you keep the fish, the moths, and the forests alive.


If you believe that environmental protection means holding the line—not just in spirit but in law—then we’re asking for your help today.


Donate now to fuel WEAN’s ecosystem defense and statewide advocacy.

Newsletter


By Amanda Bullis October 1, 2025
September 2025 Newsletter
By Amanda Bullis September 29, 2025
Communications and Social Media Intern Natalie Estrada graduated from Seattle University this summer and completed her internship with WEAN in September.
By Amanda Bullis September 10, 2025
August 2025 Newsletter
August 27, 2025
WEAN Urges County To Stick To Original Population Projections
By Amanda Bullis August 13, 2025
July 2025 Newsletter
By Amanda Bullis July 10, 2025
Call To Action: Respond To Commissioner St. Clair's Comments
By Amanda Bullis July 9, 2025
June 2025 Newsletter
June 26, 2025
Queerness In Nature Is All Around Us
By Amanda Bullis June 23, 2025
May 2025 Newsletter
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What They Say About Us . . .


Governor Gary Locke
"I commend your organization for its diligence and perseverance."

Former Governor Gary Locke

1000 Friends of Washington (now Futurewise)
“1000 Friends will continue to support WEAN as much as we can. We feel they are headed in the right direction."

1000 Friends of Washington (now Futurewise) 2000

Associate Vice President of SPU 2003
“WEAN is a small hard-core group monitoring EVERYTHING.”

Associate Vice President of SPU 2003

Wall Street Journal
"WEAN is pressing Island County commissioners to tighten the regulatory vise on animal owners to protect the island's wetlands and waterways from unsafe levels of bacteria."

Wall Street Journal

South Whidbey Record
“WEAN has made its mark on environmental policy in Island County”

South Whidbey Record