During Celebrate Waters 2024, CELP proudly presented Tom Ring, a retired hydrogeologist, with the Ralph Johnson Water Hero Award for his service and dedication to protecting water rights and instream flows around the state. Tom Ring has had a long…
During our 2023'a Celebrate Waters evening, CELP proudly presented Carla Carlson, retired Muckleshoot Analyst/Hydrologist with the Ralph Johnson Water Hero Award for her service and dedication to tribal water rights and instream flows around the state. During her 31 years…
A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hello! As summer fades into fall we are (finally!) getting some rain, though the state is still experiencing drier-than-normal weather. It will take a lot of rain to make up for the current drought…
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…
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.
Professor Emeritus Robert Anderson served for decades as a law professor and Director of the Native American Law Center at the University of Washington. He is also an Oneida Nation Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and visiting…
Arianna Signorini Dear friends of CELP, We wanted to check in with you. We hope you are staying safe and healthy. All of us at CELP are happy to connect with you during this time. We are fortunate to be…
Check out the April issue of Washington Water Watch. Happy Earth Day from CELP! This month's issue features an article on our What's Upstream Campaign, updates on the Spokane River PCB cleanup and the Fox v. Skagit County decision, and…
