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Welcome to Synthesis — a 2-minute read to give you the quick hits of our recent work, to amplify our partners' projects, and to share important environmental stories.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who took part in the 2023 Member Survey. You make possible the work that Washington Conservation Action does to protect people and nature as one! We are delighted to announce the winners of our Northwest Gifts bundle - congratulations to the Richard G., Tabor K., and Tom C.!

In June, Alyssa Macy, CEO of Washington Conservation Action, was selected as a recipient of the 2023 Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award. Washington Conservation Action is proud of Alyssa and her leadership. Read more about the award here [[link removed]], and join us in congratulating Alyssa for receiving this well-deserved honor

One year ago, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the most significant bill ever to tackle the climate crisis created by burning dirty fossil fuels. Since the passage of this historic bill, Washington has seen the creation of hundreds of new jobs, billions of dollars invested in clean energy, and more. Read Alyssa Macy’s op-ed reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the IRA! [[link removed]]

Recently, the state approved a permit for Goldendale Pumped Storage, a development that will permanently destroy sacred tribal cultural properties. At Washington Conservation Action, we believe that if it harms Tribes, it's not clean energy. Stand with the Yakama Nation and add your name in opposition to this harmful project. [[link removed]]

Each year, our Forest Team prepares the “State of our Forests and Public Lands Report” [[link removed]], an accountability report that grades the efforts of Washington’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Commissioner of Public Lands (CPL) - related to forests, aquatics, and renewable energy. Stay tuned for the release of the report, coming in mid-September!

Feeling the pinch at the pump? It’s because the oil industry is pulling out all the stops to sow doubt on progress on climate change and make us pay for it. Their reprehensible price gouging takes more of your hard-earned money and threatens the planet. Add your name to stand against Big Oil’s greed and urge your lawmakers to hold them accountable. [[link removed]]

On April 2, 2010, seven workers died when a heat exchanger ruptured at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington. That tragedy could have been prevented if only the Big Oil giant had implemented common-sense protections to ensure the safety of its employees. We must hold the oil industry accountable and urge Washington State to establish the strongest possible worker protection requirements. [[link removed]]

The annual Carbon Friendly Forestry Conference returns for the seventh year! This year, the conference will be a series of virtual events held on November 1, 8, and 15. The conference will invite exploration and discussion of the intersections of forest management, communities, climate change and more in West Coast working forests. Register now! [[link removed]]

STAFF CORNER: Lauren Tamboer (she/her)

Lauren is Washington Conservation Action’s Foundations Manager. In this role, she oversees grant fundraising efforts that contribute to the organization’s mission to protect people and nature as one.

Lauren is currently based in Olympia and is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Growing up surrounded by the Great Lakes nurtured her passion for connecting people and the ecosystems that sustain them.

“ …The lakes not only supported us with clean water, but also countless other forms of life, from perch to milfoil plants to clams.”

Lauren joined Washington Conservation Action because she has been an environmentalist for as long as she can recall, largely influenced by her father. Her decision to become part of WCA was not only driven by our organization’s mission to protect Washington’s environment, but also by our commitment to racial justice, equity, and upholding Tribal Sovereignty as guiding principles for decision-making.

“My favorite part of my job is listening to passionate people talk about their vision for their work and what they would do with additional resources. I then get to turn those reflections into stories for our grant funders.”

RACIAL JUSTICE GLOSSARY

Racial Justice

The work to uproot historically racist systems and replace them with fair, just, and equitable policies and practices.

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