David Kliegman
David Kliegman is a long-time WEC member and leader for the Okanogan Highlands Alliance.
If you care about clean water then you should know about Washington Environmental Council. WEC's involvement in the fight around Buckhorn Mountain helped even out the odds of a David vs. two Goliaths -- the mining company and the state government itself.
In the early 1990s WEC got involved and transformed the nature of the fight from a 'not in my backyard' struggle of a small group of Okanogan Highlands residents to a statewide issue. Good science and the law helped stop the state-approved mining company plan to blow off the top of Buckhorn Mountain and pollute the local waters.
WEC brought expertise, relationships and the voice of the state environmental community to the table. They helped get the word out and built support for the passage of the Metals Mining Act in 1994.
The need for WEC's statewide role is stronger than ever. They help ensure that our laws are improved and enforced. State agencies must do a better job. We need WEC to continue their commitment to protect the public interest in a clean and healthy environment.
