About Us

Washington Conservation Voters is the statewide political voice for the environment. We work to elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices. Working with our allies in the community, we advocate for strong environmental policies and hold our elected officials accountable during the legislative session. Through our political work we are strengthening laws that safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state and our economic future.

Winning elections for the environment

Each year, Washington Conservation Voters supports pro-environment candidates during the election season. Working with our chapter network we are able to support over 100 candidates each cycle at the state and local level. Our electoral work has a history of success including:

2006:

• Defeated I-933, protecting our farmlands and communities from irresponsible development.

• Defeated two entrenched anti-environment incumbents in the Legislature and picked up strong environmental majorities.

• Beat back the Building Industry Association of Washington’s candidates in the race for the State Supreme Court.

2007:

• Delivered an environmental majority in Snohomish County Council.

• Won many important races at the local level including Port of Seattle, Bainbridge City Council and Seattle City Council.

Providing strategy and focus for the Washington environmental community

Each year we help lead the effort to bring together the environmental community and provide strategic guidance to select four legislative Priorities. With our electoral expertise and deep knowledge of Olympia politics, Washington Conservation Voters is able to provide strategic input that helps ensure success for the Priorities. We work with our partner organizations and our county chapters to establish a broad base of support for the four Priorities prior to the start of the legislative session.

Advocating for strong environmental protections in Olympia

During the legislative session, whether we’re working to reduce global warming pollution, clean up Puget Sound or ban toxic chemicals to protect children’s health, Washington Conservation Voters is a leading voice advocating for the community’s Priorities each year. Our team has built close relationships with elected officials to ensure that the environmental Priorities are front and center each year. And when Washington Conservation Voters advances these Priorities, legislators listen.

Holding our elected leaders accountable

Before every legislative election cycle, we release our Legislative Scorecard. This publication is the tool that sheds light on the effectiveness of legislators on environmental issues. With the Scorecard, we give voters the information that they need, thereby holding our elected officials accountable.