09/26/2007: "CC Recommends Sato To SJ Action Area"

The County Council has recommended Mike Sato to be the County representative for the San Juan Action Area . Mr. Sato has spent time in both Whatcom and San Juan County, and has a residence on Lopez. If accepted as the representative for the SJAA (San Juan Action Area), he will join others in an advisory role to the Puget Sound Leadership Council.

Sato is currently the director of communications, education and involvement for People For Puget Sound ( http://www.pugetsound.org/ ), which is not for profit organization that has been around since 1991. Sato is well known throughout the state and British Columbia for his involvement in Puget Sound protection and restoration programs.

In a letter of nomination to the Puget Sound Partnership, the Council stated that “Mike can fairly represent both San Juan and Whatcom counties in the San Juan Action area. He has worked and lived in both San Juan and Whatcom Counties and has established long-term personal and professional relationships in both areas.”

The Ecosystem Coordination Board will be made up of 27 individuals representing specific interests around Puget Sound, including counties, cities, ports, business, the environmental community, tribes, state and federal government, legislation and from each of the seven Action Areas. Board members will advise the Leadership Council on carrying out its responsibilities. For more information about the composition of the Board, visit: http://www.psp.wa.gov/about_us/ecosystem.htm . For more information about the Action Areas, visit: http://www.psp.wa.gov/about_us/action_areas.htm .