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Developers to Legislature: Save us from runoff rules Feb 01, 2012 Crosscut: Environmentalists are appalled at a possible end run of long-awaited Department of Ecology rules. But cities and developers say it's too much, too soon.
Environment again a source of friction in Olympia Jan 30, 2012 The Seattle Times: Environmental legislation faces scrutiny and possible amendment.
This Kind of Damage Jan 26, 2012 PubliCola: As a result of the continued recession the environment and departments like Department of Ecology have been hard hit.
DuPont approves watershed restoration and mining permit application agreement Jan 25, 2012 Department of Ecology: The mayor of DuPont now has clearance to sign the settlement agreement allowing restoration of the Sequalitchew Creek to begin.
Legislators weigh $1B measure that could spur 25,000 jobs Jan 22, 2012 Seattle Times: State legislators are looking at new ways to decrease state debt while aimingto create thousands of jobs for Washington residents.
Green Acre Radio: Environmentalists look warily at Legislature Jan 15, 2012 Crosscut: The 2012 legislative session highlights the need to fight for new legislature and to defend current legislature all the while reminding the public and state Congress to continue funding and fighting for environmental protection.
Pollution Free Prosperity: Is it Possible in an Economy that Looks Like This? Jan 12, 2012 Green Acre Radio: In addition to defending existing environmental laws, another main priority is the Pollution Free Prosperity, which hopes to ban the use of toxic substances in children's products and clothes. Each of these priorities will needed to be fought for.
Toxic flame retardant ban environmental goal for session Jan 11, 2012 The Olympian: In addition to defending existing environmental legislation the main prioritiy for the Environmental Priorities Coalition is to encourage lawmakers to ban the use of carcinogenic substances in children's clothing, toys and other products.
A federal judge told polluters and regulators to follow the law Dec 18, 2011 Seattle Times: A lawsuit by Washington environmental groups has confronted regulators and polluters with a federal judge's directive: Follow the law
Joan Thomas, 80, steward of environment Dec 03, 2011 Seattle Times: Joan Thomas, a pillar of the state's environmental movement, is dead at 80, leaving a legacy of protection for the state's natural beauty, especially its parks and waters.
Judge: Wash. must restrict refineries' emissions Dec 02, 2011 Bloomberg Businessweek: Washington must restrict greenhouse gas emissions from the state's five oil refineries and possibly other industries under a federal judge's ruling Friday.
D.C. dawdles, California leads on climate Oct 26, 2011 Reuters: California got it right. Cap and trade is a policy at the scale of the problem: big, complex policy to deal with a big, complex problem.
Dire economy should not betray Northwest's environmental values Oct 23, 2011 The Seattle Times: Guest columnists Rodney L. Brown and Scott Wyatt caution that state lawmakers should not betray Northwest's long-standing environmental assets and values. Those values have lured and retained businesses and qualified workers.
Enviros say new stormwater guidelines too lax Oct 20, 2011 KPLU: The Department of Ecology has just issued new rules that aim to keep stormwater runoff in check. However, several environmental groups complain the new rules are full of loopholes.
Washington does not need to help feed China's coal habit Aug 04, 2011 The Seattle Times: Two proposed coal terminals in Washington are drawing opposition for their potential impact on global greenhouse gases, Puget Sound's health and disruptions by daily coal trains in local towns and cities.
Negotiations End: Environmental groups walk out of talks over coal export terminal Aug 03, 2011 Cascadia Weekly: A coalition of public interest groups end attempts to reach a negotiated settlement with SSA Marine over that company’s plan to build a giant coal and bulk commodity terminal at Cherry Point in Whatcom County.
Can Washington state fit shipping coal to China with protecting fish? Aug 02, 2011 Crosscut: It may be that coal and fish can get along, side by side. But negotiators trying to make that happen on the Northwest Washington coast called it quits.
Guest opinion: Coal and our community don’t mix Jun 07, 2011 goskagit.com
Scientists zero in on culprits behind Puget Sound water problems Jun 06, 2011 Crosscut: New studies of where pollutants originate give scientists a clearer idea of where problems lie. Who knew that so much trouble comes from forest lands?
Timber industry shouldn't take advantage of a bad situation May 11, 2011 The News Tribune: Right now, things Washingtonians care about – education, health care and critical environmental protections – are all being gutted.
An environmental scorecard from Olympia May 09, 2011 Crosscut: A major bill to allow more transfers of development rights from rural land to dense areas fares well, as does the phase-out of coal plants. But the effort to impose a tax on oil products for helping with stormwater projects around Puget Sound got little traction.
State bans coal tar sealants in big win for foes May 05, 2011 InvestigateWest, MSNBC.com: Toxic ingredients turning up in water, house dust, researchers say
End-of-session legislative summary Apr 24, 2011 The News Tribune: The 2011 legislative session was dominated by a $5.3 billion budget shortfall and resulting budget negotiations that promise to continue into a special session starting Tuesday. Beyond the budget, though, state lawmakers took up issues ranging from coal power to medical marijuana to foreclosure policy, with some big ideas making it into state law and others dying along the way. Here’s an end-of-session summary of what’s happened for the last 104 days in Olympia.
Budget overshadows environment in Olympia Apr 22, 2011 The Columbian: But conservation groups earn a big win with phase-out of coal plant.
Should Longview become home to a coal shipping terminal? Apr 17, 2011 KING 5 News: Watch this video by the KING 5 News on a report regarding the future of the Longview port.
It won't save money if we let dirty environment harm our families' health Apr 13, 2011 The News Tribune: Here in Washington, we think of our state as healthy and are proud to call our home the Evergreen State.
Pass the 2011 Clean Water Jobs Act Apr 01, 2011 The Seattle Times: Pass the 2011 Clean Water Jobs Act and put Washington to work cleaning up state waterways. Legislation in Olympia creates a link between the source of the pollution and way to pay to clean up Puget Sound, the Spokane River and others rivers and streams.
MY TURN | Protect water quality for shellfish — and future generations Mar 29, 2011 Kitsap Sun: Op-Ed on the 2011 Clean Water Jobs Act
Coal quandary as state plans to send dirty fuel overseas Mar 26, 2011 The Seattle Times: Just as Washington is weaning itself off coal, two companies are pushing to make the state a leading exporter of the fossil fuel. That possibility has sparked a fierce debate: If coal is so dirty that Washington won't use it, should the state really serve as a conduit for shipping it overseas?
No Mudslinging At Stormwater Forum Mar 25, 2011 Sightline Institute: Opposing views and common ground at stormwater forum.
Measure would ban toxic pavement sealant Mar 20, 2011 InvestigateWest: Bill to ban a toxic asphalt sealant made from industrial waste known as coal tar because it has been found in ordinary house dust, streams, lakes and other waterways at levels.
Company to resubmit permit for coal-shipping port Mar 15, 2011 The Seattle Times: A company that wants to build a coal-shipping port on the Columbia River plans to withdraw a controversial permit currently under appeal, three weeks before the case was set to go to trial.
Lawsuit to reduce emissions from WA oil refineries Mar 10, 2011 The Seattle Times: Environmental groups are going to court to force regulators to do a better job of restricting greenhouse gas emissions at five oil refineries in Washington.
Conservation groups could back water storage plan Mar 09, 2011 Yakima Hearld-Republic: A coalition of conservation groups has agreed to support a broad plan that calls for new water storage in the Yakima Valley
Agreement reached to stop burning coal at Centralia power plant Mar 05, 2011 The Seattle Times: After years of hard-fought negotiations, Gov. Chris Gregoire and the owners of the state's dirtiest power plant have reached agreement to stop burning coal.
Raise logging permit fees to fund better enforcement Mar 04, 2011 The Herald Net
Monday deadline looms for environmental legislation lobby Mar 03, 2011 The Olympian: Bills: 'We're realistic' and optimistic, coalition says
State House of Representatives approves environmental bills Feb 28, 2011 The Seattle Times: The state House of Representatives approved a slew of environmental-protection measures Monday, including bills that limit the use of fertilizer containing phosphorus, enhance the state's oil-spill response procedures, and prohibit the sale and application of coal-tar sealants in order to prevent stormwater pollution.
Keeping water and air safe is essential to our state's health Feb 28, 2011 The Olympian: As our state legislators wrestle with difficult budget decisions, I urge them to maintain the core environmental protection programs that ensure we have clean water to drink, unpolluted air to breathe, and that our toxic sites are cleaned up. These programs are critical to the health of all Washingtonians, especially vulnerable children and the elderly.
Clean water makes good business sense Feb 27, 2011 The Bellingham Herald: A business owner and operator's perspective on sustainable business practices and how clean water fits into this model.
Lands commissioner seeks to raise logging fees Feb 21, 2011 The Seattle Times: The state Public Lands Commissioner wants to increase the current $50 fee for harvesting timber on private lands, saying the money is needed to make up for budget cuts that have hampered enforcement of state forestry rules.
Citizen lobbyists rally to protect environmental progress Feb 17, 2011 The Seattle Times: Citizen lobbyists hit Olympia to rally for sustaining environmental progress in the state, and promoting realistic user fees to cover the true costs of managing state land and water resources. Environmental Lobby Day put more than 500 citizens in the halls of the state Capitol.
Group claims Millennium misrepresented scope of coal project Feb 15, 2011 The Daily News: Opponents of a proposed Longview coal terminal demanded Tuesday that Cowlitz County commissioners rescind a permit for its construction following allegations that Millennium Bulk Logistics may have misled officials about its plans for the facility.
Enviro Groups Urge Higher Resource User Fees Feb 14, 2011 NPR News: Listen to the audio broadcast about Resource User Fees.
Enviros want to tax fertilizer, for stormwater clean up Feb 14, 2011 The Seattle PI: With pollution-control requirements increasing and population growing, the state may add a fee on petroleum-based products and fertilizers to pay for cleaning up their residue from stormwater.
Toxic cleanup projects create jobs, preserve vision Feb 14, 2011 The Tri-City Herald: While state lawmakers face painful choices as they attempt to assemble a budget proposal, one item -- with its own dedicated source of money separate from the state's general fund -- could help put people back to work, create long-term economic development opportunities and preserve a long-standing vision of environmental stewardship.
In Northwest, a Clash Over a Coal Operation Feb 14, 2011 The New York Times: A plan to build the United States’ first West Coast facility for exporting coal to Asia has come under increased scrutiny after the disclosure of documents suggesting that the company proposing the project did not convey the full scope of its plans to state regulators here in Washington.
Water runoff fee bill returns Feb 11, 2011 The Olympian: A bill to raise $100 million per year for stormwater runoff cleanup and prevention projects by charging a 1 percent fee on the wholesale value of petroleum products, pesticides and fertilizers was heard Thursday in the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Federal judge upholds Wash. building energy rules Feb 07, 2011 The Seattle Times: A federal judge in Tacoma has rejected a challenge to Washington state's new energy efficient building standards.
Putting a Price on Stormwater Pollution Feb 01, 2011 Sightline Daily: A fee on toxic chemicals would help cleanup polluted runoff in Washington
Wash. enviros pushing fee on stormwater pollution Jan 31, 2011 Kitsap Sun: Environmentalists are backing a legislative proposal that would charge a fee on stormwater pollutants — including petroleum, fertilizers and herbicides — to raise money for local cleanup projects.
Homeless Count, Dental Clinics, And Hazardous Waste Jan 28, 2011 KUOW.org - The Conversation: A 94.9FM radio clip from The Conversation hosted by Ross Reynolds talking about the homeless count, dental clinics and the hazardous waste clean-up fund.
Electronic recycling is a smash hit Jan 17, 2011 The Seattle Times: Washington's E-Cycle electronics program is a huge success, and a good reminder for the Legislature about the potential for programs that provide the public with green options and ways to participate in making the state a healthier place to live.
Money battles ahead for Wash. environmentalists Jan 15, 2011 The Seattle Times: Along with every other interest group, environmentalists hope the programs they have fought for won't be gutted as the Legislature again tries to fix a huge deficit.
January 13, 2011: A Look at Environmental Priorities for the 2011 Legislature: The Clean Water Jobs Act and Budget Solutions Jan 13, 2011 Green ACRE Radio on KBCS: Radio clip on the Environmental Priorities for the 2011 Legislature.
Watch the progress of user pay environmental proposals Jan 13, 2011 The Olympian: Environmentalists have adopted a so-called “user pay” model in which those who use natural resources, those who contribute to pollution, those who take advantage of state programs, would pay a fee.
Basic survival: water supply and quality Jan 06, 2011 The Seattle Times: Editorial on all things fundamental to water: supply, cleanliness, conservation, stormwater, and the future dilemma.
State cuts to environment programs 'heartbreaking' Jan 02, 2011 Seattle PI: Cuts to environmental programs and agencies will make it difficult to clean up waterways and other areas
Challenge to Longview coal terminal contends commissioners failed to properly analyze impacts Dec 28, 2010 The Daily Astorian: Environmental groups pleased by State's joining the fight to appeal coal export terminal permit
Greens' state agenda: Try, try again Dec 09, 2010 Crosscut.com
Environmentalists Outline Legislative Agenda for 2011 Session Nov 30, 2010 Publicola: Publicola on the Priorities
Coal industry seeks to export through Wash. state Nov 16, 2010 The Associated Press: Coal export terminals planned for the Lower Columbia River in Cowlitz County.
King County to buy contested Maury Island acreage, create marine park Nov 10, 2010 The Seattle Times: King County officials and environmental leaders expressed confidence Wednesday they can raise $19.1 million in private and county dollars over the next seven weeks as part of a $36 million deal to replace a Maury Island gravel mine with a milelong shoreline park for kayakers, hikers, and wildlife.
Local Food Coming to Schools a Small Bite a Time Sep 29, 2010 Kitsap Sun: News Article
Acquisition of Maury Island mine site critical to preservation of important habitat Sep 03, 2010 Seattle Times: Guest column
Groups plan to sue over Wash. refinery pollution Aug 24, 2010 Seattle Times: News article
Referendum 52: School Building Improvement Proposal Aug 10, 2010 KUOW 94.9: Radio program
Referendum 52 Aims to Improve Schools Jul 08, 2010 Tri-City Herald: News article
Referendum 52 to Hit November Ballot Jul 07, 2010 KNDO-KNDU: News article
New state energy code saves up to 26 percent in residential energy use Jul 05, 2010 The Olympian: Opinion piece
Gulf oil spill raises concerns about toxic runoff in Puget Sound Jun 04, 2010 Seattle Times: Letter to the editor
Who killed the water quality tax? Apr 16, 2010 Crosscut: News article
Jobs bill hinges on fall vote Apr 14, 2010 The Olympian: News article
LEED Green-Building standards must not be diluted Apr 12, 2010 Seattle Times: Opinion piece
Proposal to boost oil tax draws foes to Olympia Mar 20, 2010 Seattle Times: News Article
A win-win: Clean water, good jobs Mar 17, 2010 Everett Herald: Opinion piece
Focus turns to jobs creation Mar 15, 2010 The Olympian: News Article
Weekday: Environmental Policy In A Down Economy Mar 11, 2010 KUOW: Radio Program
Proposal to boost Washington state's hazardous-substances tax gaining momentum Mar 09, 2010 Seattle Times: News Article
Taxing pollutants to pay for water pollution cleanup -- too simple to pass Washington Legislature? Feb 26, 2010 Investigate West: Blog Post
WPC Memo Full of Errors Feb 26, 2010 The Daily Score - Sightline: Blog Post
Hazardous Substance Tax Proposal Would Ease Recession’s Impact on State Budget Feb 26, 2010 Schmudget Blog: Post on Washington Budget & Policy Center's Schmudget blog
Call oil companies’ bluff Feb 22, 2010 The Seattle Times: Letter to the Editor in The Seattle Times.
Taxing stabilizes general fund, cleans Puget Sound Feb 22, 2010 The Seattle Times: Letter to the Editor in The Seattle Times.
We deserve Clean Water Act of 2010 Feb 21, 2010 The Olympian: Editorial in The Olympian.
Protecting Polluters? Feb 19, 2010 Sightline Daily: Blog Post on Sightline Daily's The Daily Score Blog.
Tax plan finds opposition from businesses Feb 18, 2010 The Olympian: Article in The Olympian.
Legislators in Olympia weigh the price of stormwater clean-up Feb 18, 2010 InvestigateWest.com: Article on InvestigateWest.com
Science and policy changes are needed to rescue Puget Sound Feb 18, 2010 The Seattle Times: Editorial in The Seattle Times.
State must move forward to clean up the Duwamish River Feb 17, 2010 The Seattle Times: Opinion Editorial in The Seattle Times.
Back-to-back tax rallies Feb 16, 2010 The News Tribune: Article in The News Tribune.
Bill would put people to work improving, repairing schools Feb 13, 2010 The Olympian: Opinion Editorial by Joan Crooks, Washington Environmental Council, in The Olympian.
Oly in a Can Part 2 – Enviro throwdown maximized Feb 11, 2010 Hella Bus: Blog post on Hella Bus Blog.
Chopp likes polluter tax; refineries lobby Gregoire Feb 10, 2010 The Seattle Times: Article in The Seattle Times.
Idea tries to flow upstream Feb 09, 2010 HeraldNet: Opinion Editorial on HeraldNet.com
Fair Funding for Stormwater Cleanup Feb 08, 2010 Sightline Daily: Article in Sightline Daily.
Gregoire considers tax on toxics, oil Feb 08, 2010 The Olympian: Blog post on TheOlympian.com
Major polluter tax bills introduced in Olympia Feb 08, 2010 Seattle Times: Article in Seattle Times.
Proposed Budget Would Undermine Environmental Protection Efforts Feb 05, 2010 Schmudget Blog: Blog post on Schmudget Blog.
Correcting the Oil Industry's Errors Feb 05, 2010 Sightline Daily: Article in Sightline Daily.
Environmentalists and Oil Companies Set To Battle Over Tax Feb 05, 2010 KPLU 88.5 National Public Radio: Podcast on KPLU 88.5 NPR radio.
MY TURN: Stormwater Crisis Needs Solutions Now Feb 04, 2010 Kitsap Sun: Article in Kitsap Sun.
E-Cycle Washington enjoys healthy returns in 2009 Jan 29, 2010 Seattle Times: Editorial in Seattle Times.
Groups urge state to triple tax on polluters to plug budget hole Jan 27, 2010 Seattle Times: Article in Seattle Times.
Clean Water bill helps both environment and state economy Jan 21, 2010 The News Tribune: Guest Column in The News Tribune by Joan Crooks, Washington Environmental Council, and David Johnson, Washington State Building & Construction Trades Council.
Enviro Lobby Takes a New Tack This Legislative Session Jan 15, 2010 KPLU 88.5 National Public Radio: Radio story on KPLU 88.5 National Public Radio.
Asks for support for clean water bill Jan 15, 2010 Bellingham Herald: LTE on clean water bill in Bellingham Herald, by Steve Bailey.
Governor's Latest Budget Slashes Environmental Programs Jan 14, 2010 Publicola.net: Blog Post on Publicola.net
Tacoma needs clean air for its children Jan 13, 2010 Tacoma News Tribune: Op Ed in Tacoma News Tribune by pediatric nurse Nicole Makula.
Environmentalists' Goal for 2010 Legislature: Avoid More Cuts Jan 11, 2010 Kitsap Sun: Article in Kitsap Sun.
Top green priority in the legislature: a tax on oil Jan 10, 2010 Crosscut.com: Article on Crosscut.com
2010 Washington Environmental Priorities Coalition Jan 09, 2010 Of Paramount Importance: Blog post from Environmental Priorities Legislative Workshop attendee Janet Way.
When is an oil fee not an oil fee? Jan 04, 2010 Crosscut.com: Article on Crosscut.com
Green groups set small goals for session Jan 04, 2010 The News Tribune: Article in The News Tribune.
E-cycle Washington: State’s recycling effort a huge success Jan 01, 2010 The Wenatchee World: Article in The Wenatchee World.
Enjoy Puget Sound oysters? Consumers should support environmental action Dec 25, 2009 Seattle Times: Guest column in Seattle Times.
Environmental Agenda Limited Dec 23, 2009 The Olympian: Article in The Olympian.
Budget cuts hit most vulnerable the hardest Dec 13, 2009 The Olympian: Article in The Olympian.
Governor's Budget will Create Costly Problems Down the Road Dec 10, 2009 Schmudget: Post on Schmudget, Washington's Policy & Budget blog.
Schools stew local foods idea Nov 16, 2009 Sequim Gazette: Article from Sequim Gazette.
TABOR had very real, negative effects Oct 28, 2009 Seattle Times: Letter to the Editor on I-1033's negative effects on SeattleTimes.com
Eyman initiative would hurt big and small places Oct 20, 2009 Seattle PI: Article on SeattlePI.com
Seattle City Councilmembers phonebank against Tim Eyman's Initiative 1033 Oct 20, 2009 Northwest Progressive Institute Advocate: Article from Northwest Progressive Institute Advocate.
Judge rejects Maury Island gravel-mine permit Aug 14, 2009 The Seattle Times: Article in The Seattle Times.
WIC, farmers markets join to produce better diets Jul 20, 2009 The News Tribune: Article in The News Tribune.
Executive Candidates Debate King County's Green Future Jul 01, 2009 Seattle PostGlobe: Article in the Seattle PostGlobe.
Environmental Gains in a Tough Session Apr 30, 2009 The Seattle Times: Editorial in The Seattle Times.
Plastic at Farmers Market means more Islanders can shop there Apr 29, 2009 Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber: Article in the Vashon - Maury Island Beachcomber.
AP Analysis: Lawmakers in final days of session Apr 24, 2009 The Seattle Times: Article in The Seattle Times.
More tools pending for climate change Apr 20, 2009 Seattle Times: Editorial in The Seattle Times.
Environmental Protections Take Budget Hit Apr 06, 2009 NPR News: KPLU 88.5: An NPR story on how the proposed budget cuts will impact environmental programs.
Lawmakers must not roll back initiative Mar 30, 2009 The Olympian: Editorial in The Olympian highlighting the importance of protecting I-937.
State should not undo climate change progress Mar 28, 2009 Bellingham Herald: Opinion Editorial in the Bellingham Herald.
Environmental Legislation Redux Mar 26, 2009 KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio: Green Acre Radio's Martha Baskin interviews WEC's Mo McBroom, along with Rep. Dave Upthegrove and Congressman Jay Inslee on the status of environmental legislation in Olympia.
Potential changes to initiative alarm supporters of clean energy Mar 22, 2009 The Olympian: Article in The Olympian.
Gov. testifies on her climate change bill Mar 17, 2009 Komo News: AP story appearing on Komo News Online.
Washington century: Too many posers Mar 15, 2009 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Editorial on Cap and Invest in The Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Show a green commitment Mar 15, 2009 Everett Herald: Editorial in The Everett Herald.
Letter to the Editor: Climate change should be our primary issue Mar 13, 2009 Bainbridge Review: Letter to the Editor printed in The Bainbridge Review.
Explain the pause on a key climate-change bill Mar 13, 2009 Seattle Times: Editorial on Cap and Invest in The Seattle Times.
Senate passes whittled-down climate change bill Mar 13, 2009 Spokesman Review: Article in The Spokesman-Review.
Gray areas linger in green effort Mar 13, 2009 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Letter to the Editor: Washington can lead with legislation Mar 12, 2009 The Columbian: Letter to the Editor on Cap and Invest printed in The Columbian.
WA Senate wants to study any cap-and-trade program Mar 11, 2009 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Pilot project will introduce credit, debit, food stamp transactions at Tacoma Farmers Markets Mar 09, 2009 Tacoma Daily Index: Tacoma Daily Index article regarding Local Farms - Healthy Kids.
Bill would help environment, state’s poor Mar 07, 2009 Spokesman Review: Special column in the Spokesman-Review on the Cap and Invest bill.
Many green efforts beginning to wither Mar 05, 2009 The Columbian: Article in The Columbian.
Bill looks to soften impact of runoff Mar 04, 2009 The Columbian: Article in The Columbian.
E-Cycle's big success well deserved Feb 28, 2009 The Olympian: Story in The Olympian.
Letter to the Editor: Take lead on climate change Feb 27, 2009 Spokesman Review: Letter to the Editor in The Spokane Spokesman-Review.
Consumer, Citizens' Groups Fight for the Public in Olympia Feb 25, 2009 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Seattle P-I Reader Blog.
Swarm of Leprechauns, or Environmental Priorities Coalition Lobby Day? Feb 23, 2009 KCTS 9: KCTS 9 covers Environmental Lobby Day.
Cap-and-invest approach good for environment and economy Feb 23, 2009 Seattle Times: Opinion Editorial in The Seattle Times.
Oil fee would fund pollution cleanup Feb 20, 2009 The Spokesman Review: Article in the Spokesman Review.
State should be at forefront of green economy Feb 19, 2009 The Olympian: Editorial in The Olympian endorsing Cap and Invest.
Shoreline Planning Coming to Kitsap Feb 14, 2009 Kitsap Sun: Article in the Kitsap Sun.
Global Warming: No time to hesitate Feb 13, 2009 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Editorial in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
What recession? Seattle energy-conservation firm is hiring hundreds Feb 06, 2009 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Plan aims to trim greenhouse emissions to 1990 levels Feb 04, 2009 The Olympian: Article on the Cap and Invest hearings in The Olympian.
Are These Your Priorities? Feb 03, 2009 Seattle Citizen: Seattle Citizen blog entry on the Environmental Priorities.
Cap greenhouse-gas emissions, create green jobs Feb 02, 2009 Seattle Times: Letter to the Editor in the Seattle Times.
Legislative dispute surfaces over water use by dairies, feedlots Jan 30, 2009 Yakima Herald-Republic: Article in the Yakima Herald-Republic.
Cattle ranchers face fight over right to pump water from wells Jan 30, 2009 The Spokesman Review: Article in the Spokane Spokesman-Review
Gregoire says state should take lead in green economy Jan 30, 2009 The Olympian: Article on Governor Gregoire's press conference regarding the Cap and Invest Bill.
Planning the greener future Jan 30, 2009 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Editorial in support of the four Environmental Priorities in the Seattle P-I.
Make e-waste recycling better with more reuse Jan 29, 2009 Seattle Times: Editorial on E-Waste in the Seattle Times.
Gregoire welcomes Obama emissions plan Jan 26, 2009 The Columbian: Article in The Columbian.
Environmental groups lay out green agenda Jan 19, 2009 The Columbian: News Article
Environmental lobby sets good priorities Dec 18, 2008 The Olympian: Editorial
Environmentalists reconsider goals Dec 05, 2008 The News Tribune: Article in the The News Tribune.
Task force suggests ways state can curb climate change Dec 04, 2008 AP in Seattle Times: News Article
Green ethics: values, hard work Nov 15, 2008 Seattle Times: Editorial
Fresh Produce Programs Are Win-Winners Oct 12, 2008 Kitsap Sun: Editorial, Kitsap Sun
Local Produce Gets More Prominent in the Lunch Line Oct 11, 2008 Kitsap Sun: News Article, Kitsap Sun
Climate a hot issue at candidate forum Oct 02, 2008 Bainbridge Island Review: News Article, Bainbridge Island Review
Western initiative to cut greenhouse gas emissions Sep 23, 2008 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: News article, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Lawsuit filed over proposed gravel mine expansion Sep 09, 2008 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: News Article, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
25 schools to get state fruits, vegetables Aug 22, 2008 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: News Article, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
A commitment to climate solutions Aug 16, 2008 Seattle Times: Opinion Editorial by WEC's and Climate Solutions' Executive Directors, Seattle Times
Group proposes climate-saving strategy Jul 23, 2008 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: News Article, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Moms make climate change top priority Jun 24, 2008 Seattle PI: Guest editorial in the Seattle PI
Judge's water ruling a blow to builders: Developers denied same access to rights as government Jun 12, 2008 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: News Article, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Climate change defining challenge of a generation May 28, 2008 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Letter to the Editor, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
A homegrown bounty for kids: Nutrition grants meant to help Washington schools, farmers May 07, 2008 Tacoma News Tribune: News Article, Tacoma News Tribune
Truce clears way for Buckhorn Mountain gold mine Apr 18, 2008 The Seattle Times: News Article, The Seattle Times
Legislature approves four earth-friendly bills Mar 18, 2008 The Olympian: News Article, The Olympian
Local Farms — Healthy Kids a hearty investment Mar 05, 2008 The Seattle Times: Opinion Editorial, The Seattle Times
Pact resolves 6-year battle over Ellensburg-area creek Dec 18, 2007 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: News Story, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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