Elected Officials
Resources for Elected Officials
Washington Conservation Voters works closely with elected officials at all levels of government. We know that to ensure environmental protections and to advance environmental issues, we need elected officials who make the environment a priority. That's why we focus on developing strong relationships with state and local leaders and with non-environmental coalition partners. Long-term success for environmental protection demands that we transcend partisanship and build support with Democrats and Republicans alike.
Resources for Legislators
Every two years, we produce the most widely read and referenced scorecard detailing the environmental records of our legislators and naming those who have been champions and those who are out-of-step with their constituents. View our 2007-2008 Scorecard online.
During the legislative session, our lobbyist, Clifford Traisman works closely with legislators to advance the environmental community Priorities. Each week, we also distribute the Environmental Community Hot List for the State House and Senate to all legislators and their staff detailing the community positions on no more than 10 bills in each chamber.
Polling and Reports
Washington Conservation Voters recently conducted a survey that showed that Washington voters overwhelmingly support legislative action to reduce global warming pollution. Read the press release and the full analysis of the poll results.
Resources for Local Officials
We maintain a strong local presence in seven of the state’s nine largest counties representing more than two-thirds of the state’s population. Please contact one of the following chapters: Anacortes, Bainbridge Island, Clark, King, Kitsap, Snohomish, Thurston, or Whatcom. If your region is not represented, please contact Program Director Brendon Cechovic at 206-631-2622 or brendon@wcvoters.org for more information.
Mar 10 Special Hot List - State House
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental House bills and budget provisions for the week.
Mar 9 Budget Hot List - State House and Senate
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental House and Senate budget provisions for the week.
Mar 8 Hot List - State Senate
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental Senate bills and budget provisions for the week.
Mar 8 Hot List - State House
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental House bills and budget provisions for the week.
Mar 1 Budget Hot List - State House and Senate
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental House and Senate budget provisions for the week.
Mar 1 Hot List - State Senate
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental Senate bills and budget provisions for the week.
Mar 1 Hot List - State House
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental House bills and budget provisions for the week.
Feb 22 Hot List - State Senate
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental Senate bills and budget provisions for the week.
Feb 22 Hot List - State House
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental House bills and budget provisions for the week.
Feb 15 Hot List - State Senate
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental Senate bills and budget provisions for the week.
Feb 15 Hot List - State House
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental House bills and budget provisions for the week.
Feb 11 Special Hot List - State Senate
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental Senate bills and budget provisions for the week.
Feb 8 Hot List - State Senate
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental Senate bills and budget provisions for the week.
Feb 8 Hot List - State House
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental House bills and budget provisions for the week.
Feb 1 Hot List - State Senate
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental Senate bills and budget provisions for the week.
Feb 1 Hot List - State House
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental House bills and budget provisions for the week.
Jan 29 Special Hot List – State Senate
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental Senate bills and budget provisions for the week.
Jan 25 Hot List - State House
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental House bills and budget provisions for the week.
Jan 25 Hot List - State Senate
This Hot List outlines the environmental community's positions on important environmental House bills and budget provisions for the week.

“The environment has always been a passion of mine, and now I have a 6 month old – I feel our survival depends on the long-term viability of our ecological systems, so this needs to be a priority for our public policy and our elected officials.” - Chris Hawkins, Thurston Conservation Voters.