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Stand up for the Sound - because in Tacoma, we deserve better!
Tell the Tacoma City Council you're behind them - that you support stronger protections for Puget Sound.
Tell Congress to Protect Farmland
This summer, Congress will re-write the federal farm bill. Ask them to include funding and improvements for key farm and ranch preservation programs.
Say No to UGA expansions in Snohomish County
Tell the Snohomish County Council that you oppose proposals for UGA expansions and farmland conversion.
Tell the Commissioners that this plan is wrong for Clark County
Clark County Commissioners are preparing to decide how and where Clark County will grow in the next 20 years. Unfortunately their Preferred Plan will increase our taxes, crowd more schools, and pave over farmland.
Act now to protect the Puyallup Valley's farmland
On June 4th the Pierce County Council will hold a hearing looking at the Alderton-McMillin Community Plan. Join us in asking them to support the plan and to better protect all of the Valley's farmland.
Act now to protect Kittitas County forests and water quality
On May 2nd the Planning Commisioners are holding a public hearing on updates to the county-wide Development Regulations. Join us in speaking out for protecting working forests, water quality, and our quality of life.
Ask your Senator to support better transportation choicesThe current emphasis on moving cars - not people and goods - in transportation planning is outdated and expensive, often causing damage to the environment and neighborhoods.
Urge Clark County to find local solutions to global warming
Stopping sprawl is more than a local issue, it's part of the solution to global warming. We must make sure the proposed Comprehensive Plan does more to protect against sprawling development.
Act now to protect Pierce County farmland
The Pierce County Planning Commission is preparing to decide on a 20 year vision for the Alderton-McMillin area. Unfortunately, their vision does not do enough to protect the working farms in the Puyallup Valley.
Ask your Legislators: Close the Vesting Loophole
Our vesting laws currently leave a huge loophole that gives developers an easy way around new protections for critical areas, farmland, and rural communities.
Urge Thurston County Commissioners to Support a Sensible Rural Rezone The proposal sent to the County Commissioners gives only token protection to the quality of life in Thurston County.
Past Alerts
Tell the Council: We want a better future for Clark County
On November 28th at 6:30 the Clark County Commissioners are holding a hearing on the updates to the Comprehensive Plan. Tell the Council to put our families and neighborhoods first!
WAKE-UP Wal-Mart Action Party on November 15th
The United Food and Commercial Workers was our lead union partner in the Campaign against I-933. The contributed $55,000 and countless hours to the campaign. They are also tackling Wal-Mart – the king of commercial land use crimes -- with a national organizing effort.
Futurewise is co-hosting their local Wake-Up Wal-Mart Action Party at 6:30 on November 15th. We’d love to have you join us at the event.
Click Here for more information about this event
www.WakeUpWalMart.com to join the campaign to Change Wal-Mart, Change America.
Protect Drinking Water and Quality of Life in Snohomish County
On May 9th and the 16th the Snohomish County Council and County Planners will hold hearings on the Critical Areas Ordinance. Join us in speaking out for protecting water quality and quality of life.
Tell the Council: Strengthen Wetland Protections in Clark County
On Tuesday April 18th at 10am the Clark County Commissioners are holding a hearing on updated Wetland Protections. Help protect people, property and our drinking water through strong wetland protections.
Tell the Council: Vote Against Expensive & Irresponsible Comprehensive Plan
On Wed. Dec. 21st the county council is voting to decide the future of Snohomish County. Help stop the reckless developer feeding frenzy.
Save Mount Vernon's Future:
On Wed. Dec 14th at 7pm Mount Vernon is updating their comprehensive plan, which guides how our city grows for the next 20 years. The plan needs to be strengthened to protect the qualities that make it a great place to live.
Protect Kitsap County's Drinking Water, Shorelines and Rural Areas
A vocal minority of extremists are working to roll back the Critical Areas Ordinance safeguards that protect your quality of life. That’s why we need to attend next Monday’s hearing and e-mail to the Commissioners.
Stop New City from Being Built in Rural Areas of Snohomish County
Click here to urge your Snohomish County Council to prevent a new city in our rural areas.