We support rights of nature in Washington state

Standing for Washington is dedicated to supporting legislation and citizen initiatives that support the rights of nature in Washington state. Our mission is to promote the idea that nature has inherent rights that should be protected and preserved, and that nature should be given legal standing to support those rights. That means anyone in the community can go to court, if necessary, to protect nature and ensure a healthy, thriving community for future generations.

STANDING FOR OUR WATERSHEDS CAMPAIGN

Standing for Washington gathered signatures in cities around Washington state to get initiatives on local ballots this November 2024 that would give legal standing to watersheds to enforce their rights to exist, regenerate, and flourish.

This would shift the focus from government enforcement to community stewardship. The health and vitality of communities relies on the ability of their watersheds to fulfill their basic functions: filtering and cleaning water, providing healthy ecosystem habitats, flood reduction, supporting economic benefits, and ensuring a sustainable future.

Watershed Initiatives

Interstate 5 Bridge over the Snohomish River in Everett, Washington State, USA

STANDING FOR THE SNOHO

Everett, WA

Everett Initiative 24-03 PASSED!!

To learn more about Everett Initiative 24-03 visit Standing for the Snoho Campaign

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Olympia Capitol Lake daytime

STANDING FOR THE BUDD

OLYMPIA, WA

Suspended 2024; Working Towards 2025


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The Deschutes River flows beneath bridges in Tumwater, Washington.

STANDING FOR THE DESCHUTES

Tumwater, wa

Suspended 2024; Working Towards 2025

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Help us protect our local watersheds for future generations! Your donation plays a crucial role in supporting our citizen-led initiatives to recognize the rights of our watersheds to exist, flourish, and regenerate. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to safeguarding the ecological health of our communities.

 

We support legislation that supports nature.

We support efforts to run local citizen initiatives that support nature.

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