CELP Welcomes Summer 2022 Legal Intern
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…
Youth Climate Lawsuits
Lawsuits arguing governments have a human rights obligation to avoid dangerous levels of global warming are becoming increasingly widespread around the world. Climate litigation, an emerging field of law, has seen lawyers test several strategies for challenging climate harm or…
In Remembrance: Lorraine Loomis
We are greatly saddened to hear about the passing of Lorraine Loomis. She was an incredible person and champion for fish and tribal rights. It is a great loss. Our hearts are with Lorraine’s family, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community,…
Comment: Ecology’s Darrington & US Golden Eagle Draft Decision
US Golden Eagle (USGE) is a multinational corporation based in Canada. It currently has a water right for consumptive use on the Skagit River system in order to irrigate hundreds of acres of blueberries. USGE recently submitted an application for…
Comment: Crown Columbia Water Resources
Crown Columbia Water Resources, LLC (Crown Columbia) is a so-called “water banking operation” that holds a portfolio of water rights to use for mitigation for future uses. Crown Columbia is affiliated with a larger corporation called Petrus Partners Ltd., based…
Comment: Advocating for Nooksack River Adjudication
During the 2019 legislative session, the state directed and provided funding to the Department of Ecology to assess watersheds that would benefit most from a water right adjudication process. Adjudication is one tool in our water management toolbox. It is…
Watch as CELP argues our case before the Washington State Supreme Court: Spokane River Instream Flow Rule
CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY, AMERICAN WHITEWATER, and SIERRA CLUB, Respondents, v.STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, Petitioner.Dan Von SeggernTed HowardAndrew Hawley Hon. Bob Ferguson Stephen H. North Clifford Hiroshi Kato When: The case will be heard on May 14th…
Comment: Goldendale Energy Storage Project
Rye Development plans to build the most extensive pumped-storage hydroelectric development in the Pacific Northwest. Energy generated from the project will be sent to the grid at the nearby John Day Substation in Oregon to provide power when other renewable…
Honoring Spokane businesses, American Whitewater for River Protection
For Immediate Release (February 26) Honoring event will launch campaign to protect Spokane River, a test case for rivers statewide Contacts: Tom Soeldner waltsoe@gmail.com 509.270-6995 John Osborn john@waterplanet.ws 509.939-1290 Summary: The 13th annual Winter Waters celebration is jointly hosted by…