State of Washington Archives: on Environment


Christine Gregoire: One step closer to creating Wild Sky Wilderness Area

The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to create the Wild Sky Wilderness Area. As an avid hiker and lover of the outdoors, I could not be more pleased by today's news that we are one step closer to protecting over 100,000 acres of wilderness in Snohomish County.

The tireless efforts may lead to the first wilderness preservation action in Washington state in decades, and it's my sincere hope that future generations will be able to experience this region as it exists today.

Source: 2008 Wash. gubernatorial press release #848 Apr 10, 2008

Jay Inslee: Continue to fight against climate change & salmon extinction

The Climate Commitment Act we passed in 2021 is now live. The act is helping us invest in the strongest suite of salmon recovery actions in state history. Salmon are iconic to our state and to tribes' cultures and way of life. Unfortunately, climate change will continue increasing the temperatures of our waters and killing salmon. Providing shade that helps cool rivers and streams is critical for the years to come. Let's boldly continue our fight against climate change and salmon extinction.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Wash. legislature Jan 10, 2023

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