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Comment: Latest BP pipeline spill proves why a river’s rights matter
[Everett Herald :: Saturday December 6, 2025]Had a citizen’s initiative survived a legal challenge it might have ensured BP paid full remediation. BP’s Olympic Pipeline leaked near the Snohomish River recently, forcing a shutdown and emergency response (“BP’s Olympic Pipeline fully restarts after 2-week shutdown,” The Herald, Dec. 1). We…
Everett Initiative Providing Legal Rights to Snohomish River Didn’t Hold Up in Court
My Everett News, November 24, 2025 :: Last week, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Jennifer Langbehn invalidated Everett Initiative 24-03, which passed in November 2024. The initiative provided Snohomish River standing legal rights, allowing city residents to take legal action against activities within city limits that negatively impact the watershed’s health.…
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…
City attorney sides with Master Builders in Everett Watershed lawsuit
[Everett Post: September 22, 2025] Today’s article by journalist Mikayla Finnerty —“City attorney sides with Master Builders in Everett Watershed lawsuit” —reveals a major setback for environmental rights and community-led decision-making. 🔗 Read the article » Instead of defending the Snohomish River Watershed, the city attorney is supporting the Master…
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…