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Synthesis is a quick overview of our recent work, amplifying our partners' work, and sharing important environmental stories.

Thank you for celebrating Pride with us! WCA partnered with Queers 4 Conservation, Patagonia, Charlie’s Queer Books, and Birds Connect Seattle to host a Queer Nature Walk. We went bird watching, browsed queer-themed books, and celebrated pride with nature-loving folks! We also hung out with community members at Yakima Pride. Missed our Pride celebrations? Join us for Tacoma Earth Gay on July 26! [[link removed]]

Community members came together to form a 'Human Orca Mural' at the Orca Month Kickoff event! Photo by Backbone Campaign [[link removed]].

June was Orca Action Month! WCA organizers supported the kick-off celebration in Chimacum, the annual event A Majestic Matriarchy, which celebrates the Indigenous connection to the Southern Resident orcas, and the culminating event, Orca Fest held at KEXP gathering space. This year, we called on community members to urge federal lawmakers to save the Endangered Species Act from being dismantled. [[link removed]]

Why is the Endangered Species Act so important? Tune into WCA’s Puget Sound Program Director, Mindy Roberts' interview with CBS Evening News! The story, about the Endangered Species Act and its legacy in protecting bald eagles, orcas, and salmon, airs on KIRO 7 in Seattle on July 2.

On Juneteenth, we highlighted the connection between Black people’s struggle for freedom and equality, and voting justice. The fight for voting rights and freedom continues to this day. Tactics to repress votes and voices especially target Black communities and communities of color. Join the fight to make voting more just and accessible: [[link removed]]!

WCA Political Director, Joy Stanford at the Tacoma 'No Kings' rally

On June 14, millions of people across the country took to the streets to attend the ‘No Kings’ rally to protest undemocratic actions of this administration. WCA participated in rallies across Washington. Political Director Joy Stanford spoke at the Tacoma rally, reminding folks of the importance of using our voices and our vote and urging communities to defend democracy.

Map of Washington communities experiencing high levels of air pollution.

This year, the Department of Ecology is considering new rules to reduce air pollution in overburdened communities. Get involved in the rulemaking process by signing up here. [[link removed]] We will keep you updated on this process and on ways to stay engaged.

Right now, Washington leaders are pushing back on federal attempts to roll back clean vehicle standards that protect air quality. Find out more from our blog post here. [[link removed]]

"Yes on Prop 1" event with People Powered Elections Seattle.

Get involved this election season! Click here to opt in to receive weekly election emails from us. [[link removed]] We’ll let you know about actions to take, voting information, and upcoming events to support democracy and WCA-endorsed environmental champion candidates.

For every election, WCA endorses state and local candidates whom we expect to become environmental champions. We also endorse ballot measures that will protect people and nature as one. 2025 will bring elections in nine Washington 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 most up-to-date endorsements here. [[link removed]]

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tacoma Earth Gay [[link removed]]

Earth Gay is back for a 10th year! Join us 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 Exhibit Launch Event [[link removed]]

The We Are Puget Sound travelling exhibit returns to Tacoma at the Foss Waterway Seaport [[link removed]]. Join us for the official launch Thursday, July 17! The Seaport will be open to visitors from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. We will share a brief program at 6 p.m. Register here. [[link removed]]

The Carbon-Friendly Forestry Conference [[link removed]]

The annual Carbon-Friendly Forestry Conference focuses on advances in forestry and ecological forest management that improve outcomes and mitigate the impacts of climate change in Washington and across the planet. Tickets are on sale now! [[link removed]] Stay tuned for more information about themes and speakers.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: FM3 Research

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