Standing for Washington is gearing up to defend Everett Initiative 24-03 against a recent legal challenge by developers. As reported by the Everett Herald, the Master Builders Association and others have filed a lawsuit contesting the landmark measure that grants legal rights to the Snohomish River Watershed, and gives the […]
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Can a river have rights? Everett is finding out
SOUNDSIDE, KUOW (NPR) Standing for Washington was interviewed by Soundside, a podcast on NPR Seattle affiliate KUOW, for a story on the passage of Everett Initiative 24-03. In Everett, voters approved Initiative 24-03, granting the Snohomish River watershed legal rights, such as the right to exist, flow, and regenerate. This […]
Read MoreA River in Washington State Now Has Enforceable Legal Rights
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS, Summary: Voters in the city of Everett chose to grant the Snohomish River watershed rights to exist, regenerate and flourish as part of a November ballot initiative. In a historic move, Everett, Washington, granted enforceable legal rights to the Snohomish River watershed, marking a major step forward […]
Read MoreEverett Voters Grant Legal Rights to Their Watershed – Redefining the Future of Environmental Protection
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2024 EVERETT, Washington — In a historic move for environmental protection in the Pacific Northwest, Everett voters have approved Initiative 24-03, making the city the first in Washington state to grant legally enforceable rights to a natural ecosystem. The measure, which passed with […]
Read MoreEverett Voters Grant Groundbreaking Legal Rights to Snohomish River Watershed; Could Olympia Be Next?
WORKS IN PROGRESS Repost: In a historic vote that could reshape environmental protection, Everett, Washington became the first city in the state to grant legally enforceable rights to a natural ecosystem. Everett Initiative 24-03, which gives the Snohomish River Watershed legal standing in court, passed this November with a decisive […]
Read MoreVoters approving Everett minimum wage, Snohomish River rights measures
EVERETT HERALD, Summary: Everett’s Initiative 24-03, which passed with 56% of the vote, grants the Snohomish River legal rights to protect its watershed. The measure allows residents of Everett to sue those harming the river’s health, requiring those found liable to fund restoration projects. Proponents, including the Standing for Washington […]
Read MoreEverett initiative asks: Should the Snohomish River have legal rights?
EVERETT HERALD, Summary: Everett voters are considering Everett Initiative 24-03, which proposes granting legal rights to the Snohomish River Watershed. Everett 24-03 aims to empower the community to take proactive measures against environmental harm. This would do things like help ensure that development projects are accountable for their impact on the […]
Read MoreSalmon in the Snohomish River: A Case for Passing Everett 24-03
The Snohomish River is vital to the Puget Sound watershed and home to one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic species—salmon. For centuries, salmon have played a crucial role in the region’s ecosystems and tribal cultures. However, salmon populations in the Snohomish River face significant threats due to habitat loss […]
Read MoreAffordable Housing and Environmental Sustainability: A Path for Everett
Affordable Housing and Environmental Sustainability: A Path for Everett Affordable housing and environmental sustainability can go hand in hand, especially when cities like Everett make conscious efforts to reduce harm to natural resources, such as the Snohomish River watershed. As the housing crisis deepens, cities must adopt policies that prioritize […]
Read MoreEverett’s Three Ballot Measures Includes the Snohomish River Watershed Initiative 24-03
SNOHOMISH COUNTY TRIBUNE, Summary: Everett voters will decide on three ballot measures in November, including two competing minimum wage initiatives and a measure that would give the Snohomish River watershed legal rights in court. The watershed initiative, also known as Everett Initiative 24-03, would grant the Snohomish River and its […]
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