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Our Priorities: Toxic-Free Kids and Families This commonsense legislation will remove unnecessary flame retardants from children's products and furniture in our homes and prevent chemicals identified by the state as a concern for kids health from being used as replacements. Read more.; Clean Energy Solutions This priority would drive Washington forward by developing a climate policy that accelerates clean energy investment and helps free consumers from the economic dead weight of fossil fuel dependence. Read more.; Conservation Works This Priority promotes fiscally-responsible projects that benefit the entire state by protecting Puget Sound, reducing toxic runoff, expanding recreation opportunities, and improving habitat and forest health. These projects preserve the incredible natural resources that make our state a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Read more.

Community News: Show articles with descriptions…; You’re invited for an evening with Mayor McGinn and special guests Jun 18, 2013; BC Should Examine Its Carbon Ledger Jun 18, 2013; Brazil releases Flight Path for Aviation Biofuels – some thoughts from 30,000 Feet Jun 18, 2013; Brazil releases Flight Path for Aviation Biofuels – some thoughts from 30,000 Feet Jun 18, 2013; “It’s my path and it’s always an adventure” Jun 18, 2013; Provided by Sightline Institute.

Environmental Priorities Coalition

2008 Legislature Makes Progress on Environmental Priorities

Despite a short 60-day session and a chilly revenue forecast, progress was made on all of the environmental community’s Priorities. This progress creates a foundation to build on in the 2009 Legislative Session.

Climate Action and Green Jobs is now law! Governor Gregoire signed it on March 13th.
Local Solutions to Global Warming is now law! Governor Gregoire signed it on April 1st.
Evergreen Cities is now law! Governor Gregoire signed it on April 1st.
Local Farms – Healthy Kids is now law! Governor Gregoire signed it on March 27th.

The success shows the broad support for the Priorities and highlights the powerful partnerships which support them.

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In 2007, the Priorities for a Healthy Washington had a very successful session as well. Click here to read more about that historic success.

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