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WCA is committed to the principles of DEI

“DEI,” or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, has become the latest target for MAGA and their billionaire backers. They use this term as an excuse to purge various institutions—from government agencies to schools to libraries—of everyone who does not align with their racist agenda. Federal agencies and some of MAGA’s corporate supporters are attempting to cancel Black History Month and erase the legacy of leaders who fought for civil rights.

And, without being prompted, many companies and institutions across the country have backtracked from these efforts. Not us! Washington Conservation Action is committed to the principles of equity and justice to protect people and nature as one.

We are dedicated to advancing conservation and environmental justice because our victories have only been achieved through unity and collaboration with diverse communities. That’s the only way to truly build a durable, resilient climate and environmental movement in the 21st century!

Women have always been at the forefront of protecting people and nature as one. In observing Women’s History Month in March, we honor the women leaders who’ve shaped the conservation movement we know today. Read about them here [[link removed]].

Black communities have always nurtured a respect and awe for land and plants, for animals and for the cycles of the planet. It was mostly Black people in the United States tending to and nurturing the land during the violent exploitation of their labor as enslaved people. The planet cannot heal without justice for Black lives and vice versa. Read our blog and the bell hooks article. [[link removed]]

You do not want to miss Washington Conservation Action's annual gala, CASCADE, Building Power, Moving Mountains, with special guests the Honorable Debra Anne Haaland, former Secretary of the Interior, and Mark Titus, a Seattle-based writer, director, and producer. Join us on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The King Street Ballroom in Seattle. Tickets are going fast! Get yours now. [[link removed]]

It’s week eight of the 2025 Washington legislative session! Next, on the state House and Senate floors, lawmakers will hear, and vote on, bills. Sewage Spill Right-to-Know has already passed the House – proving your voice is critical. So make sure you are receiving legislative action alerts from the Environmental Priorities Coalition! Sign up to receive these weekly action digests here. [[link removed]]

In February, we held two in-person lobby days to advance and defend environmental progress, and to protect our democracy. Hundreds of activists gathered in Olympia to make their voices heard, meet with their legislators, and rally for a better tomorrow. Thank you for continuing to show up for justice!

The $100,000 Bullitt Prize application opened on March 1! The prize is awarded annually to emerging leaders for conservation and environmental justice pursuing a project or opportunity in Washington state. Applicants must be aged 35 or younger from an underrepresented group. Could this person be you? Click here to apply now! [[link removed]]

Our national partner, League of Conservation Voters, publishes an annual environmental lawmaker scorecard to hold federal elected officials accountable. How did your representatives do? Check out the 2024 National Environmental Scorecard here, and learn more about how your representatives and others across the country voted on critical issues. [[link removed]]

We want to congratulate US Representative Emily Randall on her first term as United States Representative AND for making history as the first-ever LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress! Rep. Randall has been a longtime ally and champion of the environment. Though we will miss working with her at the state level, we’re excited and honored to have her represent Washington State in Congress, now more than ever!

WCA applauds Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove’s bold decision to pause logging on mature forests. Why is this initiative so critical? Check out this TVW interview featuring WCA’s Forest Program Director, Rachel Baker to learn more! [[link removed]]

On February 14, a Thurston County judge dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force the state Building Code Council to move faster in enforcing Initiative 2066, an anti-clean-energy initiative. A second lawsuit challenging the legality of Initiative 2066 will be heard in March. Read more here. [[link removed]]

STAFF CORNER: Lennon Bronsema (he/him)

Lennon is the WCA's Vice President of Campaigns and a multigenerational Washingtonian! He grew up in Whatcom County, his grandparents are from Bellingham, and today, he lives on Vashon Island.

As VP of Campaigns, Lennon's job at WCA is to coordinate teams to help elect and promote environmental leaders.

"WCA has many tools: We have organizers on the ground, political and legislative experts, and experts working with Tribal Nations. I love that I get to work at the intersection of issues with the best in the business."

Why WCA? Lennon believes no other organization pushes harder nor carries a bigger stick than WCA. He chose WCA so he could be a part of the solution to solving the crises of our time.

"If we truly heal our environment it means we are also healing our economic system and democracy itself. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?"

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