Learn more about how you can help protect water quality, marine mammals and eelgrass habitat at a series of free public workshops for local boaters. Presentations will cover priority habitats and species, current regulations and tips for reducing impacts to the marine environment. Hosted by Friends of the San Juans, in partnership with The Whale Museum, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance and the Stewardship Network of the San Juans. Events will be held on San Juan Island (Wed May 5, 7-9 p.m. at the Mullis Senior Center); Lopez Island (Thur May 6, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Lopez Library) and Orcas Island (Thursday May 6, 7-9 p.m. at the Senior Center in Eastsound). For more information contact Friends of the San Juans at 378-2319.