Sign up to get free environmental news updates by email. Deb Jensen, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Deb Jensen is director of education at the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy . Calif. T oday was moving day. It has taken months to complete the remodel of our education department office. There is simply no way to rush a job on this island.
All resources are in limited supply, including human resources.
Which gave us an opportunity to practice patience while going about finding the most responsible materials. Jeff, my assistant, has been the conscience for the project. He researched many of the materials and equipment. Carpet, paint, drywall, cabinetry, counter tops, lighting, and space heating were all conscientiously chosen for environmental gentleness. The old solid wood doors and window frames were refinished by hand and rehung.