650 acres of forest conserved in Whatcom County thanks to Climate Commitment Act funds
December 18, 2023
Statewide, the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conserve 2,000 acres of mature forests…
Press Releases
This place is a gift. Giving Tuesday (11/28) is a great day to give back.
November 9, 2023
Update: Our community helped us beat our goal and raise $10,659. With gifts matched by…
Washington state takes strongest clean commercial building action in the U.S.
April 22, 2022
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Building Code Council voted 11-3 on Earth Day, April…
RE Sources launches Climate-Resilient Northwest Washington initiative
October 18, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 BELLINGHAM, Wash. — On October 19, Bellingham-based environmental…
In historic vote, Whatcom County approves landmark policy to regulate fossil fuel industry, protect Salish Sea
July 27, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021 BELLINGHAM, Wash. — On July 27, the Whatcom County…
Press Release: EPA Agrees to Reevaluate Trump-era Washington State Water Quality Rollbacks
July 13, 2021
For background, see: “Trump’s EPA wants to allow more toxics in WA seafood. We’re challenging…
Environmental Heroes 2021 Recap and Recording
June 10, 2021
People from across Northwest Washington convened Wednesday June 9th, for the 2021 Environmental Heroes Awards.…
Statement: Crude oil train derailment highlights risks of oil shipment through Whatcom County
December 22, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, December 22, 2020 Media contact: Eddy Ury, Climate & Energy Policy Manager,…
Community Science vs citizen science: Why we’re making the switch
October 14, 2020
Healthy coastlines with abundant shellfish and eelgrass; thousands of herring darting in great silver clouds…
Statement: As climate changes, Nooksack River water usage recommended for adjudication and future assessment by Washington state
October 8, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 5, 2020 Media contact: Ander Russell, RE Sources Senior Environmental Advocate,…