Press Releases

Coalition calls for stronger action on clean water bills

Mar 02, 2010

Environmental and labor organizations, cities, and counties call on state legislators to “hold firm” against oil industry pressure

Governor Gregoire Rallies 5,000 for Clean Water Funding

Feb 25, 2010

Statewide telephone town hall connected people from across the state with the Governor

“Working for Clean Water” Hearing Brings Together Broad Coalition

Feb 17, 2010

Governor, local government, labor, fishermen, and environmental groups all in support

“Working for Clean Water” Bill Solves Water Pollution Problem While Creating Jobs

Feb 05, 2010

Bill is shared priority for environmental groups, labor, and local governments

Budget Woes are Serious Threat to Washington’s Environment

Jan 13, 2010

Governor’s second budget does not restore funding to core environmental protection programs

WEC Statement on Maury Island Ruling

Aug 10, 2009

 

Governor Gregoire Joins with President Obama to Cut Global Warming Pollution, Grow the Clean Energy Economy

May 21, 2009

New executive order signals state’s commitment to fighting global warmingNew executive order signals state’s commitment to fighting global warming

Challenging Legislative Session for the Environment

Apr 30, 2009

Some victories in tough session, but major action delayed on Puget Sound; climate change

Governor’s Climate Bill Passes State House

Apr 15, 2009

Bill would clean up coal and transportation emissions; reduce costly dependence on fossil fuels

Washington environmental community says House must stop SB 5840

Feb 12, 2009

Bill would cut initiative’s renewable standard up to three-quarters or more in 2020

Black Friday Goes Green as Manufacturers Help Consumers Recycle the Old as They Bring in the New

Nov 25, 2008

E-Cycle Washington will provide free recycling of computers and TVs beginning Jan. 1

Statement by Washington Conservation and Clean Energy Advocates on the Western Climate Initiative Framework

Sep 23, 2008

 

Washington State Environmental Leaders React to WCI Recommendations

Jul 23, 2008

Today, the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) released its final draft recommendations for reducing global warming pollution through a regional “cap and trade” system...

Good Decision Throws out Bad Water Law

Jun 11, 2008

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.

Governor Gregoire to Sign Local Farms-Healthy Kids Law

Mar 27, 2008

State of Washington becomes national leader in trend for better food choices

Legislature Makes Progress on Environmental Priorities

Mar 13, 2008

 

Climate Action and Green Jobs Passes Legislature

Mar 05, 2008

Will final budget deliver crucial funding for green jobs?

Historic Agreement Signed to Restore Manastash Creek

Dec 18, 2007

An agreement signed to restore a creek is announced by farmers, environmentalists (including Washington Environmental Council) and others.

Groups Appeal Last Water Right Permits for Proposed Buckhorn Mine

Dec 10, 2007

 

Legislature Makes Environment a Top Priority

Apr 21, 2007

Reforms Provide Improved Protections for People, Land, Air and Water