Washington Environmental Council

The leading voice for Washington’s environment since 1967. WEC works with strategic partners to engage residents and decision-makers to protect Washington’s air, land and water.

Here at Washington Environmental Council we believe that a healthy environment and healthy economy go hand in hand. We believe that we will all live better lives when our air and water are clean. And for 40 years Washington Environmental Council has been speaking up to make sure those values have a voice in the state capitol.

And we believe in hard work and responsibility, accountability for one's actions and accountability for the actions of our government.

And ultimately, we believe in the future. A future that is better than yesterday. A future where there is opportunity and hope for the next generation. Our approach is to reach out to many partners to achieve that future. We take on big challenges in a pragmatic way and get things done to make this future real.

We hope you'll join us in our work, as the challenges we face are big and important. Working together we can tackle these challenges and make progress toward the future.

EIN

91-0839385

CFC Code

25886

CFD Code

0315049

King County Charity Code

2516

City of Seattle Charity ID

14008

Snohomish County/PUD Code

3350

Address

1402 Third Avenue, Suite 1400
Seattle
WA
98101

Phone number

(206) 631-2600

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Featured story

 
WEC successfully worked to pass a first in the nation law which bans coal tar sealants for roadways. This toxic goo is responsible for significant water pollution and contamination in lakes and waterways across the country. By prohibiting its sale, the law protects Washingtonians and the natural world from a harmful carcinogen. The drive for this law began with years of studies from the U.S. Geological Survey and a recent news story from longtime environmental reporter Robert McClure that linked coal tar sealants to health problems. WEC worked with Rep. David Frockt to champion a bill that, while opposed by the coal tar industry, garnered widespread support. The bill passed ultimately passed the legislature on a strong bipartisan vote.
 
 
 

Mission

WEC’s mission is to protect, restore and sustain Washington’s environment.