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2023 Legislative Session Ends with Big Wins for Air Quality, Resiliency Planning, and Clean Energy 

2023 Legislative Session Ends with Big Wins for Air Quality, Resiliency Planning, and Clean Energy 

The 2023 Legislative Session in Olympia saw some major achievements for nature and people: investments in improving air quality, natural climate solutions, curbing greenhouse gas emissions, and better long-term resiliency planning. A big thanks to our staff who dedicated their efforts to our priorities.

Trustee Legislative Day 2023

Trustee Legislative Day 2023

Trustee Lobby Day is a highlight every year here at The Nature Conservancy. It’s a wonderful reminder of the real reason for our advocacy and policy efforts- to strengthen the relationship between people and nature so that both can thrive.  

Making Sense of Proposed Legislative Budgets

Making Sense of Proposed Legislative Budgets

Passing a budget is one of the most important roles the State Legislature plays, as it determines how policies will be implemented and reflects what we value as a state. Our team dug into the details to see how our priorities are faring so far. 

Building Washington's Sustainable Future

Building Washington's Sustainable Future

Realizing our clean energy future means rapidly transitioning to a clean, affordable, reliable, and sufficiently expansive energy grid. With HB 1216, the Washington State Legislature has the opportunity to take an important step towards that this session.

Legislative Halftime Report: Strong Momentum for Climate in Olympia

Legislative Halftime Report: Strong Momentum for Climate in Olympia

The 2023 legislative session is half-way complete - let’s check in on our priority bills, and what’s left to come.

Planning for a Climate-Adaptive Future

Planning for a Climate-Adaptive Future

Thirty years ago, Washington passed the Growth Management Act (GMA)—legislation that has helped communities across the state plan ahead. In the face of a changing climate, it’s become clear that the GMA also needs to be updated for our new climate realities.

Our 2023 State Legislative Priorities

Our 2023 State Legislative Priorities

In addition to building on the progress of the last few years, the 2023 state legislative session presents a momentous opportunity to invest in nature and people with the 2023-25 biennial budget.

Our 2022 State Legislative Priorities

Our 2022 State Legislative Priorities

On the heels of big legislative wins in 2021, this year’s state legislative session is an opportunity to advance important work for nature and people in Washington.

Legislative Halftime Report

Legislative Halftime Report

Our spirits are high as we pass the halfway point in the 105-day Washington state legislative session. Many top priority policies have made it past the first major policy deadline, known as “House of Origin cutoff,” when bills introduced in the House must be approved by a House floor vote, and likewise in the Senate.

Join us in speaking up for nature in Olympia this session

Join us in speaking up for nature in Olympia this session

Resolve to speak up for nature and people this year: join us in Olympia or use your voice online to support policy and public funding for a better Washington and a better world.

These Are Our Top Policy Priorities for Washington in 2019

These Are Our Top Policy Priorities for Washington in 2019

Our priorities for the 2019 Legislature touch upon all our work, and all our lives, whether we live in the Palouse, along the coast, or in between. They include tackling climate change, protecting the natural and cultural wealth that makes Washington special, and improving equity in environmental policymaking so that all of us can benefit from cleaner, healthier air and water.