On July 5, 2023, The Washington Department of Ecology issued a statewide drought advisory. The warmest May on record, coupled with an abnormally dry spring and early summer, has resulted in quickly declining water supplies and have prompted the Department…
A new perspective on hydrologic sensitivity to climate change has broad implications for water resources and ecosystems. "Mountain snowpacks act as natural water towers, storing winter precipitation until summer months when downstream water demand is greatest. We introduce a Snow…
Since 1964, the Columbia River Treaty, ratified by Canada and the United States, has governed the management of the Columbia River. The Treaty exclusively focused on flood control and power generation, ignoring the river’s fish, wildlife, and ecological requirements, as…
LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hello! The warm weather has finally come to Western Washington, but instead of joy, CELP’s board and staff are saddened by the loss of water hero Professor Bill Rodgers, on the heels of losing water…
The 2023 Legislative Session is now over, and CELP is pleased with the results. Our priorities focused on supporting two bills, HB 1138 & SB 5094, which focused on building water resiliency into our current water management systems, and on…
The draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Eightmile Dam Rebuild and Restoration project has been released is available for public comment from April 19 through June 5, 2023. We are concerned about the impact and potential new out-of-stream water…
CELP’s board and staff are saddened by the passing of another Water Hero, Professor Bill Rodgers, and extend our condolences to all his family and friends. Recognized as a founder and one of the leading figures in U.S.Environmental Law, Professor…
CELP IS part of an alliance of Northwest-based civic, faith, energy, and conservation organizations working for a modernized Columbia River Treaty that will serve our region’s diverse needs now and into the future. Core members include: Center for Environmental Law…
The Hopefulness of Spring A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Spring is finally here, and we are all excited for the return of sunlight and 60-degree-plus days. This year we are entering spring with an average snowpack, and hopefully, it…
By Steve Robinson John Hollowed, a longtime friend of CELP, passed away on February 21, 2023. I worked with John for more than 30 years. His role as Senior Policy Analyst at the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission was…
