**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** JUNE 11, 2021 Amidst strong opposition and legal defeats, developers end pursuit of world’s largest fracked gas-to-methanol refinery KALAMA, WA — In a stunning climate victory, Northwest Innovation Works (NWIW), backers of acontroversial fossil fuel processing and export proposal in Kalama, Wash., officially abandoned its fracked gas refinery and pipeline proposal,… More >
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Help us celebrate big wins across Washington! Thanks to your hard work, support, and energy, Manka Dhingra has been elected to State Senate in the 45th Legislative District and Don Orange in the Port of Vancouver. READ MORE >
Big wins signal political shift towards clean energy future for Washington! READ MORE >
October 21 & 22 What an exciting weekend! Over 200 WCV volunteers hit the streets over the weekend to talk with voters about key races around the region. With our annual Statewide Doorbell Day and a coalition effort for the Our Votes Count campaign, volunteers talked with hundreds of voters about environmental champions who are… More >
Our 25th annual Breakfast of Champions was a hit! Our room full of friends, inspiring speakers including Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, and countless supporters made the morning a success. READ MORE >
In a year dominated by political strife, Carlyle kept issues at the forefront. READ MORE >
The Washington Department of Ecology denied a key water quality permit for the proposed Millennium Bulk Terminals coal export facility in Longview. READ MORE >
We are excited to announce Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal will be joining us and providing comments about the need for Washington state to lead in the era of the Trump Administration. We will also be honoring Sen. Reuven Carlyle as WCV’s Legislator of the Year. READ MORE >
Outside of our doors and windows, we can see ash on our streets, homes, and schools. We feel it in our lungs. It’s easy to think this is strange weather, but the orange tint in the sky isn’t from a cloud. It’s from the pillars of wildfire smoke blotting out the sun. READ MORE >
We are so thankful to have the support Bricklin & Newman, a law firm working for the environment. They share WCV’s values and focus their legal practice on enforcing environmental and land use laws. READ MORE >
A divided Legislature ending without passing budget essential for communities and the environment. READ MORE >