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

February is Black History Month. Here at WCA, we know that the fierce progress made in the conservation movement would not have happened without the contributions and leadership of Black people and communities. Check out our blog about Black conservationists in Washington and in history. [[link removed]]

We are entering Week 4 of the 2026 Washington Legislative Session. This year, the Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC) [[link removed]] has been focused on four priorities:

Protecting Climate and Environmental Health FundingRestoring Wildfire Resilience FundingData Centers, Environmental Protection, and AffordabilityBottles and Cans Recycling Refund Act

Your voice is critical to the success of these priorities. Make sure you are signed up to receive weekly legislative action alerts and updates from the Capitol! [[link removed]]

Democracy Lobby Day 2026 was a major success! Hundreds of advocates took the Capitol on January 23 to lobby their lawmakers and rally for democracy. We pushed for proposed laws that would prohibit mass voter challenges, require preclearance of local election changes, provide ballot access in jails, and make it possible for Washington communities to opt in to ranked choice voting. Check out our blog capturing the atmosphere of the day here. [[link removed]]

Native Advocacy Day was held on Thursday in Olympia. About a hundred attendees showed up to lobby their lawmakers on issues important to Native and Tribal communities. Advocates urged action on a range of concerns, such as the salmon extinction crisis, Tribal sovereignty, voter suppression in Native communities, housing and homelessness, immigrant rights, and more.

In 2024, Initiative 2066 misled voters into thinking it was about access to gas in homes, while seeking to undercut climate and clean air laws. We joined a coalition of environmental organizations to legally challenge I-2066's legality. On January 22, the Washington State Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the case. In several months, the court is expected to make a ruling. Stay tuned for more updates on the fight against this unconstitutional attempt to undermine energy affordability, air quality, and climate action.

Last year, state leaders cut wildfire resilience funding in half from $120 million to $60 million. This decision threatens to undo years of progress and goes against a clear legislative commitment to proactive wildfire prevention. Demand that your legislators restore full funding for wildfire resilience! [[link removed]] This legislative action is an Environmental Priorities Coalition budget priority.

The Department of Ecology is leading a rulemaking on air quality in overburdened communities. This rulemaking requires Ecology to reduce air pollution in highly impacted communities. Submit a comment to encourage stronger air quality protections and ensure clean air for all! [[link removed]]

The annual $100,000 Bullitt Prize application opens on March 1! The prize invests in emerging leaders working toward conservation and environmental justice in Washington. Send us your suggestions for potential Bullitt Prize candidates or share the application page with them. [[link removed]]

UPCOMING EVENTS

Yakima Lobby Day [[link removed]]

Join us for Yakima Valley Lobby Day 2026 on Tuesday, February 24, in Olympia. All residents of Yakima County are welcome to join us to advocate with legislators on behalf of the issues that impact our community the most. Transportation and Spanish translation provided. Register now. [[link removed]]

Environmental Justice Book Club [[link removed]]

Join WCA Ambassadors on Tuesday, February 3, for a guided book discussion on Gathering Moss. We’ll be exploring nature and social justice themes together. You don’t have to complete the book to join. We welcome participation in any capacity. RSVP here [[link removed]]. We also invite you to join our community Discord [[link removed]], where we vote on upcoming books.

WCA’s 2026 Annual Gala [[link removed]]

Mark your calendar for our 2026 Annual Gala on Friday, May 1, at 6 p.m. at The King Street Ballroom in Seattle. This year’s theme: Shaping the Washington We Want. It will be up to us Washingtonians to defend our progress and nurture our future against federal attacks. Save your seat today! [[link removed]]

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