Op-Ed: Stand Up for Snohomish River by Seeking Legal Rights

by Rachel KurtzEcosystem Watch Washington, US News, Washington NewsPosted on Comments are Disabled

The editorial “Stand Up for Snohomish River by Seeking Legal Rights” highlights the urgent need to grant legal standing to the Snohomish River Watershed. This initiative, driven by Standing for Washington‘s “Standing for the Snoho” campaign in Everett, aims to counteract the recent weakening of federal environmental protections following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to …

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A Legal Voice for Nature: Everett’s Groundbreaking Initiative for the Snohomish River Watershed

by Rachel KurtzUS News, Washington NewsPosted on Comments are Disabled

In a bold move to protect the environment, the political action committee Standing for Washington has launched a signature-gathering campaign for a local rights of nature initiative. This initiative seeks to grant legal standing to the Snohomish River watershed, allowing it to be defended in court if harmed or damaged.