Washington Conservation Action

You do not want to miss Washington Conservation Action's annual gala,?CASCADE, Building Power, Moving Mountains, with former Secretary of the Interior Debra Haaland and Seattle-based writer and director Mark Titus!?Join us on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The King Street Ballroom in Seattle. Tickets are going FAST! Get yours now at?wcaction.us/cascade

In 2021, Washington passed House Bill 1168, committing $500 million over eight years to wildfire response, forest health, and community resilience. We need legislators to continue funding this vital work -- which has already transformed landscapes and lives. Our forests, communities, and future depend on this historic investment. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grwhUdXm

On Friday, March 21, King County Superior Court Judge Sandra Widlan ruled that Initiative 2066 is unconstitutional and therefore struck down. Judge Widlan ruled I-2066 violates the state’s single-subject rule meant to keep initiatives simple enough for voters to understand. This is a huge win for Washington families, affordable efficient energy, climate progress, and democracy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcYP_Em9

#GoodNews! The House *unanimously* passed the #SewageSpillRightToKnow bill this week! ?? Thank you Victoria Hunt for your leadership ?? It's really exciting to see bipartisan sponsors and votes - reinforces that #CleanWater is important to everyone ?? ???? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gp4riMrT Back to the Senate where Vandana Slatter is leading ???? and grateful that Washington Conservation Action is collaborating with Seattle Aquarium, Puget Soundkeeper, and The Surfrider Foundation to turn this bill into law.

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Join us this Saturday, March 22, 2025, at U-District, Seattle for our environmental justice book club launch party with WCA ambassadors! There will be opportunities to network, do crafts, and learn more about the upcoming book club. Event is FREE. RSVP for location: https://lnkd.in/et-3zcaz

Marcy Golde has been fighting conservation battles for more than five decades. Since the 70s, she has been a force of nature in strengthening environmental and forestland protection. Her legacy helped shape Washington Conservation Action’s forestry program today. Read about Marcy Golde’s story in our last issue of Convene. Go to?wcaction.us/Convene?pages 13-14. #womeninhistory #womenshistorymonth

A Call to Support the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders ???? Do you know a young leader in Washington state who is making a difference in conservation and environmental justice? ?? They could be the next recipient of the 2025 $100,000 Bullitt Prize! ?? Applications are open for this prestigious award which invests in emerging leaders (35 years or younger) ?? who are driving meaningful change through academic, professional, or grassroots leadership. Help us recognize and support the future of environmental leadership by sharing this post with your network! ??? Learn more and apply at BullittPrize.org.

Town Halls are a great way to engage locally and hold elected officials accountable! We're uplifting five upcoming town halls happening in this week on Thursday and Saturday. Town halls on March 13 are virtual via zoom. Constituents must register to receive the zoom link to join. - RSVP for LD 17: tinyurl.com/TownHallLD17 - RSVP for LD 14: https://lnkd.in/gqVdNbqY Town halls on March 15 are all happening in person near you in your district. No RSVP required - just show up! See if your WA Reps are holding town halls via their party websites: - House Dems Town Halls: https://lnkd.in/gR3GNPYW - House Reps Town Halls (scroll the News section): https://lnkd.in/g5fd3tGp

Do you need a supportive space to explore topics and discuss environmental and climate justice? Join our community book club led by?Grace Doleshel and WCA ambassadors! ?????? Our first meeting is on April 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. on Zoom. We are reading Margaret Renkl's The Comfort of Crows. Swipe to learn more about our chosen book. Join us: wcaction.us/Bookclub! Subsequent club meetings will be hosted virtually via zoom on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. In addition to monthly meetings, we will have opportunities to engage with other club members via Discord and an online Miro board forum. Anybody is welcome to join and participate in whatever capacity works best for them (AKA you can also join discussions even if you didn’t do the reading)!