Environment Washington

Action for a greener, healthier Washington

Safe For Swimming?

All too often our beaches are plagued with pollution, and millions of swimmers get sick every year.

Environment Washington launches Save the Orcas campaign

Just 75 Southern Resident orcas remain on Earth, and scientists warn their numbers will continue to dwindle without intervention.

Blocking Rooftop Solar

The companies, lobbyists and front groups undermining local clean energy

Nation’s strongest plastic foam ban becomes law in Washington

Each year, 33 billion pounds of plastic enter the marine environment — and our Pacific shoreline isn’t immune.

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News Release | Environment America

Statement: Infrastructure must be a good deal for our health

A bipartisan group of senators met Tuesday afternoon to prepare for a vote planned Wednesday on a $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework that aims to boost federal investment in U.S. infrastructure, including billions for roads, clean water and power infrastructure, according to media reports.

News Release | Environment Washington

Governor Inslee sets Oct 1 as the start date for Washington’s new bag law

The environmental community applauds Governor Inslee for getting Washington’s new bag law back on track.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: House passes landmark water and transportation bill to restore and enhance U.S. infrastructure

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a legislative package on Thursday that would improve water infrastructure, protect drinking water, and repair and expand our transportation system. The package combined several bills, including the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 and the AQUA Act, under the umbrella of the INVEST in America Act.

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