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This Earth Day feels hopeful after a year of grappling with a global pandemic — we aim to reclaim the activist spirit of the first Earth Day in 1970.

Youth are organizing digital mass actions for climate justice. Washingtonians are in the streets demanding racial justice in support of Black Lives Matter. And WCV is collaborating with tribal nations, frontline communities, and a wide range of experts on a roadmap for passing a strong bill this year to cap emissions.

In the final days of the legislative session, we are working to advance a Clean and Just transportation package, keep bad amendments out of the Clean Fuel Standard bill, and work hard on the Conservation Works budget package, to create jobs, improve public health, and protect the environment for current and future generations.

Join us in keeping the spirit of Earth Day alive with these five easy digital actions:

Tell your House Rep to strengthen and pass the Climate Commitment Act!

Senate Bill 5126, the Climate Commitment Act, must address the multiple needs and values all communities have around carbon pricing. This policy must ensure polluters are held accountable, that our investments are leveraged to benefit those most impacted, and that the leadership of tribal nations and overburdened communities is centered.
Help save the Snake River.

Our region has an exciting opportunity to support the largest salmon recovery effort in history — honoring Indigenous treaty rights, supporting orca population recovery, and invigorating our economy. Last year, we joined Our Northwest Opportunity and its growing coalition for river restoration and salmon recovery on the lower Snake River. Learn more and sign up for their newsletter.
Donate!

Make a contribution to Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment, an indigenous, US veteran run organization working to honor the traditional treaty rights and lands of the Nimipuu (Nez Perce Tribe). They are key partners in the work to save the lower Snake River. Click here to donate.
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 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.
Volunteer.
Our Evergreen Future campaign helps elect environmental champions at all levels of government and advocates for bold environmental action. We could not do this without committed activists and changemakers like you. Your passionate voice helps us get candidates elected, advance local environmental solutions, and hold public officials accountable. Sign up to take action with us!