John,

It’s the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and we are not celebrating and organizing the way I thought we would be two months ago. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we are practicing social distancing, missing friends and family, and living with the stress and anxiety of these uncertain times. Yet we remain vigilant, fighting as environmental protections are rolled back in the name of the pandemic, and we are staying nimble and adapting how we do our work.

Public health and our environment are inextricably linked, so we’re acting in solidarity with those most impacted by the crisis like service workers, health care professionals, those without access to healthcare, childcare, adequate housing or food. Our organizers and interns are being creative, resourceful and resilient, hosting virtual community gatherings and taking our actions online.

We invite you to join us for the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day to help set the course for the next 50 years. Help us set a course for a world that has made it through this pandemic — and not only a healthy world, but one where we organize and come together to take action and invest in resilience, workers, and a stable, durable economy. A world where we elect environmental champions who listen to science and experts, then take action to tackle climate change and threats to our public health.

Join us on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with these 5 actions:

Join a Climate Strike Training

From webinars to live streams to workshops, join youth-led organizers in learning about environmental justice, climate science, the Green New Deal, divestment, and more!

Take Action

Register to Vote

Make sure your voter registration is up to date, and learn how you can register your friends and family, too! Have a friend who has moved recently, or know a 16 or 17 year old who can pre-register to vote? Our handy toolkit has all the information you need.

Voting Toolkit

COVID-19 Solidarity Webinar

Each week, we will be learning about the campaign of a partner organization or community in response to the added threats and burdens of COVID-19. This Thursday, we are supporting the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance and their call to Congress to act immediately to address housing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

RSVP Here

We Are Puget Sound Raingardens Webinar

Raingardens are bowl-shaped gardens that filter polluted stormwater runoff and protect our communities, salmon, and orcas from toxic pollution. Learn about the benefits of raingardens and how you can build one at home. Join the webinar on April 30.

Register Here

Donate to WCV

This year we are working to elect new champions in key races and re-elect leaders who have fought for the environment time and time again. But to elect more environmental leaders, we need your support. Schedule your GiveBIG contribution to WCV now and have your gift doubled.

Give BIG Today

Thanks for all you do,

Kat Holmes
Field Director