The Center for Environmental Law & Policy is a statewide organization whose mission is to protect, preserve and restore Washington’s waters through education, policy reform, agency advocacy, and public interest litigation.
Why Water Matters
Water is our most finite and precious natural resource. Yet, we are failing to protect this life-sustaining resource, and depleting our rivers and aquifers.
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How We Work
We use our expertise in water law and policy to advocate for sustainable stewardship of Washington’s ground and surface waters.
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Washington Water Watch: August Edition
Dear friends of CELP, As the summer winds down in this crazy year, I hope you all got a chance to get out and recreate on Washington’s amazing rivers and streams, a great way to recharge from the stress we are all experiencing. These waters are the life blood of Washington that should be protected […]
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State Supreme Court ruling removes public, legislature voice from river flow decisions, gives Ecology total control
Decision harms recreational users and businesses statewide, devaluing recreation as a river use For immediate release: August 7, 2020 Contact: SPOKANE, Wash. – Today the State Supreme Court ruled against protecting flows in the Spokane River, rejecting arguments of river advocates, upholding the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology)’s drought-level flow rate decision. The decision subverts […]
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