A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR As the year approaches its end, we are all reflecting on the changes and the challenges we have overcome. But that hasn’t stopped us from doing our work to protect and restore our river flows. If nothing else,…
The case began when Burbank and Pasco submitted applications to transfer a water right and change its place of use. Burbank was attempting to transfer part of its water rights to the city of Pasco, in exchange for $550,000, and…
Lee First is co-founder and Waterkeeper of Twin Harbors Waterkeeper. Please describe your relationship to water. Water became my obsession when I first got in a canoe at age 12. As a teenager, I spent my summers in northern Ontario…
"In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue" is the catchy rhyme most American students learn alongside the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus. He is often credited with "discovering America", and as a result, the US has recognized Columbus Day since 1792…
Thank you to everyone who came out for our 2022 Celebrate Waters event on September 15th! It was a lively evening filled with engaging conversation, catching up with friends and colleagues, an illuminating keynote presentation, and granted us all the…
As a Tulalip Tribal Member, Daryl Williams has devoted his life’s work to protecting Washington waters and has left an indelible impact on watersheds throughout the state. "As the late Billy Frank, Jr. used to say, ‘salmon are the measuring…
Following the 'Hirst Decision' (2016) and RCW 90.94 (2018), Snohomish County found it's county code out of compliance. As a result, all rural development had to stop until a new way to move forward with issuing building permits, without allowing…
Please join us for an evening of food, drink, and celebration—Thursday, September 15th—as we recognize CELP's accomplishments over the past year, and honor those dedicated to protecting and restoring Washington waters. Tickets are $55 ea, available for purchase here.
Seattle, WA –CELP is thrilled to have Bridget Bryck joining us as our legal intern this summer. An opportunity to gain hands on experience, CELP has a long history of hosting interns with a demonstrated interest in environmental issues. There…
