Type: Press Release

Broad coalition to advance policies for clean energy, orca recovery, oil spill prevention, and plastic pollution

The state board affirmed Department of Ecology’s denial of a necessary water permit for the proposed Millennium Bulk Coal Terminals.

Four local swimmers are heading to Dover, England this July to swim the grueling 23 miles to France. The swim is both a personal challenge and a way to raise awareness of challenges facing the waters of the Puget Sound region where they train every week.

On Thursday afternoon, environmental and indigenous leaders from Washington state will meet with the Consulate General of Canada to reiterate their strong opposition to the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project in British Columbia and any increases in tar sands crude oil shipments by tanker, train, or pipeline in Washington state.

Short 2018 session ends with bipartisan support for oil spill prevention and toxic-free food packaging

This act will protect Washington for our children, our grandchildren, and future generations by quickly and effectively reducing pollution and addressing its negative impacts.  

This important bill provides greater protection to our communities and environment from the risks of transporting oil by marine vessels, trains, and pipelines.

This bill says loud and clear that Washington must lead on climate.

The Senate Energy, Environment & Technology Committee voted to approve SSB 6203: Reducing carbon pollution by investing in rural economic development and a clean energy economy.

The coalition calls on the Legislature to act on climate, sustainably manage state water resources, remove toxics in food packaging, and prevent Puget Sound oil spills.

Washington has rejected the Millennium coal project three times already, but we’re stepping up to defend our state in doing its duty.

Immediate action must be taken to prevent the extinction of two emblems of the Pacific Northwest: Chinook salmon and orcas.

This month brings a sobering reminder that the pain from these disasters is not natural. These are climate disasters.

A divided Legislature ending without passing budget essential for communities and the environment.

Our local Navy continues to ignore reasonable pollution controls to protect an ailing Sinclair Inlet.

New bills propose creating reliable funding for oil spill prevention and safety, industry accountability, protections for Puget Sound.

Keeping ship and boat sewage out of Puget Sound is good for wildlife and human health

Challenges remain as Legislature leaves key issues and funding declines unaddressed

Over 300,000 comments and almost 2,000 hearing attendees say NO to largest proposed oil terminal in nation.

This Priority will protect laws and investments in clean energy, clean air and water, and healthy lands.