Bellingham’s plans to convert wastewater into compost: What you need to know
May 5, 2021
Imagine this: When you use your sink, shower or flush the toilet, the solid parts…
What we gained during Washington’s first virtual legislative session
April 29, 2021
From the get-go, we knew Washington’s 2021 legislative session would be unlike any other. Remote…
Environmental Heroes of the Central Salish Sea
April 15, 2021
If “celebration” hasn’t been high on your list of priorities this year, let us give…
Dead or alive? Here’s where key bills stand this lawmaking session
March 10, 2021
There have been a lot of twists and turns during the Washington State Legislature’s first-ever…
Washington Can’t Wait: Empower counties to grow their own climate solutions
March 8, 2021
Originally published in Cascadia Weekly, March 3rd, 2021. By Karlee Deatherage (RE Sources), Katie Fleming…
Act for clean and abundant water in Washington
March 1, 2021
The word “lobbying” carries a lot of baggage. Polluting industries and special interests have bred…
Youth action, leadership and connection during a year of challenges for students
February 5, 2021
By Sasha Savoian, Education Specialist In a year of isolation, online learning and uncertainty, twenty-nine…
The circular economy at The RE Store
January 29, 2021
Originally published in The RE Store’s blog. The RE Store Whatcom County’s source for reclaimed…
Virtual lawmaking: 7 easy steps to support key state policies
January 21, 2021
Dust off your Schoolhouse Rock knowledge! Simply marking that you support or oppose a bill…
Custer oil train derailment: Luck and hard-won safety regulations prevented disaster
January 14, 2021
With oil trains running daily to Whatcom refineries since 2013, it was only a matter…