2019 Environmental Priorities for WA Legislature Announced
Broad coalition to advance policies for clean energy, orca recovery, oil spill prevention, and plastic pollution
View More »State Board Confirms Coal Terminal’s Threat to Clean Water
The state board affirmed Department of Ecology’s denial of a necessary water permit for the proposed Millennium Bulk Coal Terminals.
View More »Seattle Area Open Water Swimmers Tackle English Channel Crossing for Clean Water
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.
View More »U.S. environmental, indigenous leaders to meet with Canada Consulate to reiterate strong opposition to Trans Mountain Pipeline
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.
View More »New legislative leadership results in environmental progress
Short 2018 session ends with bipartisan support for oil spill prevention and toxic-free food packaging
View More »We’ve Filed An Initiative: Protect Washington Act
This act will protect Washington for our children, our grandchildren, and future generations by quickly and effectively reducing pollution and addressing its negative impacts.
View More »Washington State Legislature Passes Oil Spill Prevention Act
This important bill provides greater protection to our communities and environment from the risks of transporting oil by marine vessels, trains, and pipelines.
View More »Statement on HB 1144
This bill says loud and clear that Washington must lead on climate.
View More »Senate Committee Approves Major Climate Bill
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.
View More »Environmental Priorities Coalition Launches 2018 Priorities
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.
View More »Environmental community counters coal industry’s legal attack on public health
Washington has rejected the Millennium coal project three times already, but we’re stepping up to defend our state in doing its duty.
View More »Orca Salmon Alliance Calls on Governor Inslee to Form Emergency Task Force
Immediate action must be taken to prevent the extinction of two emblems of the Pacific Northwest: Chinook salmon and orcas.
View More »Statement on Washington’s Wildfires
This month brings a sobering reminder that the pain from these disasters is not natural. These are climate disasters.
View More »Session Ending with Key Environmental Protections Left Undone
A divided Legislature ending without passing budget essential for communities and the environment.
View More »Announcing a Plan to Sue the U.S. Navy
Our local Navy continues to ignore reasonable pollution controls to protect an ailing Sinclair Inlet.
View More »Washington Legislators Address Growing Safety Threat from Oil Transportation
New bills propose creating reliable funding for oil spill prevention and safety, industry accountability, protections for Puget Sound.
View More »Environmental groups applaud EPA’s preliminary affirmative decision regarding a Puget Sound No Discharge Zone
Keeping ship and boat sewage out of Puget Sound is good for wildlife and human health
View More »2016 Legislative Session: Public holds the line on essential environmental laws and investments
Challenges remain as Legislature leaves key issues and funding declines unaddressed
View More »Record-Breaking Number of Comments Pours in Against Proposed Tesoro-Savage Oil Terminal
Over 300,000 comments and almost 2,000 hearing attendees say NO to largest proposed oil terminal in nation.
View More »Environmental Priorities Coalition Launches 2016 Priority
This Priority will protect laws and investments in clean energy, clean air and water, and healthy lands.
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