Press Releases
These are our press releases
Please contact Kerry McHugh at (206) 631-2605 with any press inquiries.
Historic Agreement Signed to Restore Manastash Creek
An agreement signed to restore a creek is announced by farmers, environmentalists (including Washington Environmental Council) and others.
Good Decision Throws out Bad Water Law
Seattle, WA - Today’s ruling by Judge Jim Rogers of King County Superior Court struck down key parts of a 2003 water law that had been loudly opposed by tribal and environmental leaders.
Washington State Environmental Leaders React to WCI Recommendations
Today, the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) released its final draft recommendations for reducing global warming pollution through a regional “cap and trade” system...
Statement by Washington Conservation and Clean Energy Advocates on the Western Climate Initiative Framework
Black Friday Goes Green as Manufacturers Help Consumers Recycle the Old as They Bring in the New
On January 1st, Washington consumers will be able to recycle old televisions and computers for free.
Washington environmental community says House must stop SB 5840
Businesses, consumers, community leaders and other renewable energy advocates have joined with Washington’s entire state environmental community in urging House members to reject a bill, passed by the Senate Tuesday night, that would cut the voter-endorsed renewables standard up to 75% or more in 2020.
Governor’s Climate Bill Passes State House
Press Release regarding the state of the Governor's Climate Change Bill as it passed out of the House.
Challenging Legislative Session for the Environment
Press Release on the outcome of the 2009 Legislative Session.
Governor Gregoire Joins with President Obama to Cut Global Warming Pollution, Grow the Clean Energy Economy
Today, Governor Christine Gregoire signed an executive order that signals Washington state’s commitment to maintain its leadership role growing the clean energy economy and limiting pollution. The announcement of the executive order immediately followed the Governor’s testimony supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s finding that greenhouse gas emissions pose a danger to human health.
Good Food Coalition applauds Governor's Executive Order as good step forward
At today's Food Systems Summit, Governor Chris Gregoire signed an executive order to unite public, private, and nonprofit groups to strengthen Washington's food system.
Energy and Conservation Groups Seek to Preserve State Energy Efficiency Rules
Energy and conservation groups today filed court papers to defend the state of Washington’s energy efficiency standards.
Environmental Groups Take Action to Reduce Oil Companies’ Climate Pollution
Today, Washington Environmental Council and the Cascade Chapter of the Sierra Club sent a 60-day notice of their intent to file a lawsuit in federal court seeking regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from BP’s Cherry Point oil refinery and four other oil refineries in Washington State...
Washington Environmental Council and El Centro de la Raza team up to engage Latino voters
Washington Environmental Council and El Centro de la Raza launch non-partisan, bi-lingual voter engagement program.
Proposed Cuts to Natural Resource Agencies Threaten Toxic Clean Ups, Public Health
State budget cuts threaten health, natural resources, and economic recovery
Federal Judge in Seattle to Hear Lawsuit Challenging State’s Failure to Control Global Warming Pollution from Oil Refineries
A federal lawsuit challenging the Washington Department of Ecology, Northwest Clean Air Agency, and Puget Sound Clean Air Agency’s on-going failure to control global warming pollution from oil refineries in Washington State is going to be heard.
End of Public Comment Period Marks New Phase in State’s Clean Water Action
The public comment period is officially over for Department of Ecology’s draft stormwater permits.
WA Legislature Attacks Clean Water Protections
Proposed weakening of rules would allow polluted runoff to continue flowing into Washington waterways.
WA Dept of Ecology Takes Action to Weaken Climate Pollution Laws
The Washington Department of Ecology announced its intention to weaken clean air rules and thereby try to escape from its duty to regulate greenhouse gases from industrial sources of air pollution including oil refineries.
Federal Appellate Court Upholds Washington Energy Efficiency Rules
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Washington’s energy efficient building code – a code that sets standards that is saving Washington families and businesses millions of dollars on energy bills and reducing harmful global warming pollution.
NEW STATE STORMWATER PERMITS PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUGET SOUND
The Washington State Department of Ecology issued its stormwater permits for large and medium-sized cities throughout Western Washington. These permits set standards for using green infrastructure (or Low Impact Development) solutions for new development to prevent polluted stormwater runoff from streets and paved development into our waterways. It is the primary statewide regulatory tool to protect Puget Sound, public health, and quality of life from polluted runoff.
WEC and El Centro work together to turn out Latino voters
In largest joint effort to date, groups reach out to 60,000 Washington state voters
Governor Inslee’s Jobs Plan will build 21st Century Clean Energy Economy for WA
Governor Inslee’s Jobs Plan will build 21st Century Clean Energy Economy for WA
Seattle’s Coordinated Approach to Polluted Stormwater Solutions Good for Puget Sound
Seattle's latest initiative to ramp up implementation of green infrastructure solutions is an important step for the City to meet its commitment to protect our waterways, particularly Puget Sound, from polluted stormwater runoff.
Derelict Vessel Bill Passes State House
A bill to prevent abandoned ships from polluting our waterways, HB 1245, passed the State House of Representatives today
WA Climate Action Bill Passes State Senate
Governor Inslee’s Climate Action bill (SB 5802) passed the State Senate on March 13, 2012 on a bipartisan 37 to 12 vote.
WA Climate Action Bill Passes State Legislature
Governor Inslee’s Climate Action bill (SB 5802) passed the State House today on a bipartisan 61 to 32 vote.
Gov. Inslee signs Climate Action Bill into law
Governor Inslee signed his Climate Action bill (SB 5802) into law. With the governor at the signing were business, environmental, public health, and legislative leaders, as well as people from around Washington who have experienced the negative impacts of climate change.
WA House Closes Big Oil Tax Loophole
The Washington State House of Representatives voted 50 to 47 to close the Big Oil Tax Loophole, freeing up $41 million to be spent on education.
DNR and U.S. Navy announce new partnership to protect Hood Canal
We applaud the Department of Natural Resources for working with the U.S. Navy to protect Hood Canal, and by extension, Puget Sound as a whole.
