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We Brought the Watershed to the Snohomish County Charter Review Commission. Here’s What We Found.
This week, Standing for Washington appeared before the Snohomish County Charter Review Commission to advocate for the creation of an Office of the Watershed Advocate — a charter-level, independent guardian for the Snohomish River Watershed. The Charter Review Commission meets once every ten years. It is one of the most…
Standing for Nature to Appeal Ruling Striking Down Everett’s Snohomish River Rights Law
Grassroots organization says the fight is just beginning as it mounts a strong appeal on core legal issues. EVERETT, Washington — Standing for Nature announced today that it will appeal Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Jennifer Langbehn’s decision granting summary judgment against Everett Initiative 24-03, the voter-approved law recognizing legal…
Tomorrow, we head to court.
This is more than just a case – it’s the epic Pacific Northwest battle between nature and developers. The Everett Herald captured the essence of this fight and the heart of the argument in their latest article – check it out below.Together we’re standing strong so that people and nature…
Everett’s Due Diligence on Protecting Watershed Law
This week, we formally asked the Everett City Council to hire outside legal counsel to defend the voter-approved watershed protection law. At this time, we don’t know if the Council has begun considering our request — but we hope they are taking it seriously. Hiring independent counsel is a critical…
Holding our Leaders Accountable for Democracy
Update on the Everett’s Legal Battle to Defend it’s Watershed The City of Everett originally indicated that the voter-approved watershed law deserved its day in court — but in a recent filing for the October 24 Summary Judgment hearing, the City Attorney’s Office sided with the plaintiffs, asking the court…
Defending The Snohomish River Watershed Law
We know the world feels pretty crazy right now, but that’s exactly why local action matters. Last November, the people of Everett made history by passing Initiative 24-03, giving the Snohomish River Watershed legal rights. This law ensures that when environmental protections fail, citizens can represent the river’s interests in…
When the River Has Rights: Everett’s Vessel Faces New Scrutiny
EVERETT, WA — A long-neglected vessel docked in Everett [SnoPac Location] may soon become the first legal test of the city’s new watershed rights law [Everett Municipal Code Ch. 20-12] —passed to protect the Snohomish River from environmental harm. Concerned citizens, alongside the nonprofit Standing for Washington, are keeping a…