Washington Conservation Action

Working to protect the planet is… very demure… very mindful… 🎀

We have SO many open positions at WCA right now, ranging from internships to entry-mid levels to management. All positions are based in Washington and are vital in making our policy and political work possible.

Learn more and apply now at waconservationaction.org/jobs! 🧳

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RSVP for our post-primary Call 4 Climate Action Campaign update happening on August 22 at 6 p.m. to learn how we’ve gathered more than 20,000 pledges to vote, what’s next for the campaign, and help us test out the newest innovations for upcoming phone banks!

Register now ➡️➡️ wcaction.us/c4ca

Throwback to our 9th annual Tacoma Earth Gay where over 100 of you showed up to be in community with LGBTQ+ environmentalists and restore Wapato Hills Park 🌲🌈

Major thanks to our sponsors for making this sold out event a huge success! Please give our partners a follow:

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🚨🚨🚨It’s Primary Election Day🚨🚨🚨

Turn in your signed ballots at your nearest dropbox by 8p.m. TODAY, August 6 ✅ Then, remind others to do the same.

Already voted? Thank you for showing up for democracy. Share these memes to help GOTV! 🏆

Slap n’ clap n’ touch your toes, raise your hands now vote NO! 🎶

Are you HOT-TO-VOTE no on 2117? no2117.com

It’s the weekend before Primary ballots are due! It’s your chance to support environmental champions on your ballot and advance them to the General!

Full slate of WCA endorsements at wcaction.us/endorsements🏆

PS: Return your ballots at the nearest dropbox before August 6 at 8pm.

In April, WCA endorsed King County Commissioner Dave Upthegrove for Commissioner of Public Lands.

Upthegrove has decades of experience in natural resources and environmental policymaking. He has a demonstrated knowledge of the history and of the need for transformational change at DNR, prioritizing racial justice, environmental justice, and Tribal sovereignty. He is best positioned to win this important statewide position.

Check out our Q+A with Dave Upthegrove as featured in the 2024 Summer issue of Convene:

Upthegrove will transform DNR “for all the people” Vote for Upthegrove for CPL in the August 2024 Primary Election. Upthegrove will transform DNR “for all the people”

Are your rep candidates Hot-to-Go or do they Got-to-Go? Review our list of certified environmental champions at waconservationaction.org/endorsements! 🔥

FEATURED PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS:
✅ Dave Upthegrove for Commissioner of Public Lands
✅ Maria Beltran (D) for LD 14 State Senate
✅ Victoria Hunt for (D) for LD 5 State House Pos 1
✅ Jani Hitchen (D) for Pierce County Council Pos 6
✅ Ryan Mello (D) for Pierce County Council Executive
✅ Janet St. Clair (D) for LD 10 State Senate

🚨PS: Today is the last day to register or update voter registration online at voter.votewa.gov to vote in the August 6 Primary. Don’t procrastinate on this!!!

🚨We’re hiring! 🌿 Three new positions just opened and we’re looking for dynamic, qualified individuals to join our Climate and Development teams.

Current open positions:
- Climate and Clean Energy Senior Manager
- Donor Engagement Manager
- Development Associate

Apply and learn more at waconservationaction.org/jobs

BREAKING NEWS: League of Conservation Voters Action Fund is all-in to elect Kamala Harris our next president!

The Biden-Harris administration has done more than any in history for climate, clean energy & environmental justice. We are proud to support her historic campaign & build on this progress!

📮 Check your mail: you should have received your primary election ballots!

The furry friends of WCA are here to remind you to fill out your ballots all the way, vote early so you don’t forget, and then track your ballot online at voter.votewa.gov to make sure your vote counts!

➡️ Haven’t received your ballot? Register or update your voter reg details (address etc.) at voter.votewa.gov.

➡️ Last day to vote and turn in your ballot at the dropbox for the primary is August 6. (But life happens and you don’t wanna wait last minute!)

➡️ Not sure who to vote for? Check out WCA’s endorsements at waconservationaction.org/endorsements to know the environmental champion candidates on your ballots this election!

We’re seeking for consultants to fulfill our request for proposals. We currently have three openings:

- Climate-smart forestry non-carbon impact evaluation (Pierce County based or remote)
- Climate-smart forestry equity and impact evaluation (Pierce County based or remote)
- Multi-objective sustained yield modeling white paper (Seattle based or remote)

More info and apply now at wcaction.us/RFP! 🌲

This weekend it’s critical for our neighbors in Gig Harbor to Get Out the Vote. Join us in Gig Harbor on ballot-drop weekend, July 20 10 a.m., for Ryan Mello for Pierce County Executive & Adison Richards for 26th LD Representative Position 1.

RSVP at wcaction.us/Mello!

Bring your friends and family to ensure progressive values for our region, and let’s make this GOTV week a success! All experience levels welcome.

🗳️Save these important election dates! 🚨 July 19 begins the 18-day voting period for Washington’s primary. Check your mailbox this weekend for your ballot!

Still need to register? Head to Voter.VoteWA.gov to update your registration now!

PS: Happy Emoji Day 📆🗓️📅

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Biden-Harris Administration Releases Report Highlighting Historic and Ongoing Negative Impacts of Federal Columbia River Dams on Tribal Communities | U.S. Department of the Interior As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s unprecedented agreement to restore wild salmon in the Columbia River Basin, the Department of the Interior today released a report documenting the historic, ongoing and cumulative impacts of federal Columbia River dams on Columbia River Basin Tribes.

Our bi-annual magazine, Convene hits mailboxes pretty soon! We’re excited for you to get your hands on this one — featuring inspiring stories on why action matters.

Make sure you’re on our email list to get first look at the digital copy. Sign up now at waconservationaction.org/signup 💗🌿

Earth Gay Tacoma is back 🤩🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Join us earth-loving qu**rs on July 27 to hang out, have fun, and restore a local park 🌿

Thanks to our sponsors, tickets to join Earth Gay Tacoma are FREE and includes an Earth Gay t-shirt! Tickets sell out every year, so get yours ASAP. 🙂‍↕️

RSVP: events.humanitix.com/tacoma-earth-gay-2024 or link in bio 🎟️

Earth Gay Tacoma is back with Tacoma Pride Festival ! July 27th at Wapato Hills Park Tacoma! Join q***r enviros and allies in a day of restoration, fun, and learning!
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/tacoma-earth-gay-2024

You may have heard about Ballot Initiative 2066 on natural gas. This initiative would slow down climate progress we cannot afford.

Caitlin Krenn, [WCA's Climate and Clean Energy Director], said the initiative was “the latest in a slew of misleading and destructive” initiatives backed by Heywood.“

"I-2066 would take away communities’ choice, jeopardize rebate programs that help families and small business owners afford building upgrades, repeal commonsense measures that make homes and workplaces more energy efficient and healthy, and erode clean air protections. Over time this measure will raise energy costs for hardworking Washingtonians.”

WA initiative on natural gas could be on your ballot in November If the initiative gets on the Washington's November ballot, it will join three other initiatives backed by Brian Heywood.

Meet WCA’s and Native Vote WA’s summer interns, Aynur, Tara, Aoife, and Mariana! We are so excited to have them on board supporting our work with communities! ✨🎉

Buy us a Breakfast at Tiffany’s to help meet our fundraising goals this month! ☕️🥐

We’re looking for 25 people to become new monthly donors at $10 each by the end of June. Give at wcaction.us/BuyUsBreakfast or via link in bio!

These next few months will be critical. We are especially laser-focused on:

☕️ Educating voters about the Climate Commitment Act and the funds it has generated for projects across the state – including free public transit for young people; thousands of new electric charging stations; programs to monitor air pollution and funds to support salmon recovery.

☕️ Organizing across the state to get 50,000 new or infrequent voters to commit to voting in November through our Call 4 Climate Action program.

☕️ Working to elect environmental champions in crucial roles including Governor and Commissioner of Public Lands.

Please consider sparing the cost of a cup of coffee and croissant monthly ($10) to help keep our programs thriving

While you’re bumpin that this summer, remember that I-2117 would devastate programs to protect our air, water, and land — and cut investments in transportation. Brian Heywood is a ‼️‼️‼️ Don’t let them win. Vote NO on I-2117 ⚡️

We kicked off Pride Month this year cleaning up Elliot Bay Park with our LGBTQ+ partners, Patagonia, Qu**rs for Conservation, and QPOC Hikers! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate pride and share our love for the environment.

Missed this event? Join us on July 27 for the annual Earth Gay Tacoma! Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/tacoma-earth-gay-2024

Washington Conservation Action & Q4C are proud to have been part of United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance - WA's Tautua (Service) Cohort alongside 350 Seattle King County, Washington - Government

Please take a moment to take our Community-Based Participatory Survey. This survey, created by our Tautua Climate Leadership Cohort in collaboration with Hatheway Tennent Consulting, specifically aims to highlight how 2SLGBTQIA+ people are impacted by climate change. We understand that members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet there's a lack of data on this issue. Unfortunately, this means that funding rarely supports 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals who are working towards climate justice.

🔗 Participate today at bit.ly/TautuaClimateSurvey

For democracy to work, it must include us all. The legacy of slavery has resulted in vast racial disparities that affect our freedom to vote.

serves as a reminder of the work still ahead to achieve freedom for all and ensure everyone has the power to shape their future.

Pledge to vote today to protect democracy and ensure every voice is heard at the ballot box:

Election Center We are all busy. Voting deadlines change every year. Sign up here to receive election reminders and voting information so you never miss the opportunity to make your voice heard.

LGBTQ+ justice is connected to climate and environmental justice. As the climate crisis worsens, we must center the most impacted, which include LGBTQ+ people. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️