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Happy Pride month! As you know, the fight for environmental justice is inextricably linked to the fight for racial justice, economic justice, and LGBTQIA+ justice. This Pride, join WCA and Queers 4 Conservation for various queer-led conservation events across the state. Check out upcoming events to join LGBTQIA+ people and allies in nature. [[link removed]]

June is Orca Action Month! This year's theme is Threads of Life: Connecting Orcas, People, and the Future We Share. Orca-lovers statewide, including WCA, are hosting events to inspire people to protect the beloved orca.

Southern Resident orcas are protected by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This year, we are coming together to stop the iconic ESA from being gutted by Congress. Sign the petition to save the Endangered Species Act now. [[link removed]]

Governor Bob Ferguson signs HB 1670, the Sewage Spill Right-to-Know bill.

In May, Gov. Ferguson signed 2025 Environmental Priorities Coalition bills into law. We passed statewide recycling reform, made sewage spill information more accessible to the public, reaffirmed our state’s commitment to clean fuels and a transition to cleaner trucks, and created a fund to practice prescribed and cultural burning. Thank the environmental champions whose leadership were key to this success! [[link removed]]

For every election, WCA endorses state and local candidates who we expect to be environmental champions. We also endorse ballot measures that will protect people and nature as one. 2025 will bring elections in nine Washington state legislative districts – more than any odd year in the past decade. By voting in these races, you have an opportunity to elect leaders who will fight for environmental progress. Review our endorsements here. [[link removed]]

Is your voter registration up to date? We are nearing the primary election. To receive your ballot and to make sure your vote counts, double-check your voter registration details for accuracy. Have you recently moved or got your name changed? Review and update your voter registration here. [[link removed]]

UPCOMING EVENTS

A Majestic Matriarchy: Honoring the Southern Resident Orcas [[link removed]]

You’re invited to A Majestic Matriarchy on Saturday, June 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish (732 18th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112). Just before this event, WCA will host Netse Mot: A Gathering Meal from 5:00-6:30 p.m.. The program will focus on Indigenous women to comfort, celebrate, and bring attention to our Southern Resident orca relatives. Get tickets now! [[link removed]]

We’re Coming Together: Fremont Queer Nature Walk [[link removed]]

WCA and Queers 4 Conservation invites you to our annual Pride event that brings together LGBTQIA2S+ community members and organizations who care about environmental justice and crave a space to connect with nature. This year’s We’re Coming Out event will include a birding and nature walk along the Burke-Gilman Trail, a queer nature conversation, culminating with a walk to Charlie’s Queer Books for their Drag Storytime and Queer Book Fair. This is a family-friendly event, and all ages are welcome. RSVP here. [[link removed]]

Earth Gay Tacoma [[link removed]]

Earth Gay is back for the 10th year! Join us on July 26 at Swan Creek Park, Tacoma to gather with LGBTQIA+ nature-loving community members and restore a local park. Learn about the environment and how we can work together to achieve clean water, clean air, and healthy forests in Tacoma. Spots are limited! RSVP here. [[link removed]]

We Are Puget Sound traveling exhibit

The We Are Puget Sound travelling exhibit is now live at the Foss Waterway Seaport in Tacoma from June through December 2025 [[link removed]]. The in-person exhibit is designed to inspire urgent action to restore Puget Sound’s health. It features work from regional photographers showcasing individuals who are working to find solutions to protect the Puget Sound’s waters, wildlife, health and economic prosperity. Admission to the Foss Waterway Seaport is free, so don’t miss this chance to check out the We Are Puget Sound exhibit!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

In May, we held our annual gala, Cascade: Building Power, Moving Mountains, featuring the Hon. Deb Haaland, former Secretary of the Interior and Seattle-based writer, director and producer, Mark Titus. Thank you to everyone who made the evening a night to remember with an extra shout out to our sponsors for supporting our event and work to protect people and nature as one.

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