Press Releases
Washington Conservation Voters press releases.
Big Oil launches attack ads against jobs and clean water bill
Olympia - The national oil companies who operate refineries in Washington state are reportedly launching a paid media campaign against the Clean Water Act of 2010 (HB 3181/ SB 6851), legislation that would create jobs by funding clean water infrastructure improvements across the state.
Washington Conservation Voters takes clean water message to voters
Washington Conservation Voters, the statewide political voice of the environmental community, launched a paid media campaign today in support of the “Clean Water Act of 2010” (HB 3181/ SB 6851). The legislation, one of three 2010 environmental community priorities, would address the state’s biggest water pollution problem by increasing an existing tax on polluters.
Coalition calls for stronger action on clean water bills
A broad coalition of environmental groups, labor organizations, cities, and counties today called for stronger action by the legislature for clean water.
Governor Gregoire rallies 5,000 for clean water funding
On February 24, Governor Gregoire was joined by over 5,000 people from across Washington on a telephone town hall focusing on the Clean Water Act of 2010 aka Working for Clean Water (HB 3181/SB 6851).
“Working for Clean Water” Hearing Brings Together Broad Coalition
“Working for Clean Water” Hearing Brings Together Broad Coalition. Governor, local government, labor, fishermen, and environmental groups all in support
Whatcom County Council cast an irresponsible vote against clean water and working families
The Whatcom County Council cast a vote Tuesday to approve a resolution against a bill in Olympia that is strongly supported by other local governments across Washington and would provide funding assistance to the county for addressing toxic stormwater pollution in Lake Whatcom and Puget Sound.
“Working for Clean Water” Bill Solves Water Pollution Problem While Creating Jobs
Today, Rep. Timm Ormsby (Spokane) and Sen. Ed Murray (Seattle) will introduce today an updated version of the Working for Clean Water bill aka the Clean Water Act of 2010. This new legislation provides a balanced solution in tough times for Washington’s families, local communities, and environment. This legislation will create thousands of jobs across the state.
