Futurewise is hiring a Community Outreach & Education Coordinator!

Are you a sharp, energetic self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills?  Do you know someone else who is? We’re seeking the perfect fit for a new team member who will educate and engage the public on the benefits of environmental quality, working directly with community members, partner organizations and decision makers.

Spanish language fluency required.

Check out the full job description for more about this special opportunity, and info on how to apply.

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Futurewise is hiring a Community Outreach & Education Coordinator!

Are you a sharp, energetic self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills?  Do you know someone else who is? We’re seeking the perfect fit for a new team member who will educate and engage the public on the benefits of … Continue reading →

Working on the ground in the Tri-Cities

The City of Pasco – one of the cities in the Tri-Cities region – was the 10th fastest growing city in Washington State last year.  The city, as well as the region in general, is seeing a huge influx of … Continue reading →

A rushed fix of the Hirst ruling won’t solve Washington’s water woes

Posted at A Rushed “Fix” of Hirst Ruling Won’t Solve Water Woes — 9/13/2017 Counter to the narrative that has been pressed by opposition, the Washington State Supreme Court’s water-availability Hirst decision isn’t in need of a “fix.” What we … Continue reading →

Futurewise on KEXP

Futurewise Executive Director, Chris Wierzbicki, and Darcy Nonemacher, Government Affairs Director for the Washington Environmental Council talk with Diane Horn of KEXP about the wrap up of the 2017 legislative session on this “Sustainability Segment.”  Click hereto listen.

Hirst doesn’t need to be “fixed” – it needs support to be implemented locally.

Posted at Seattle Times – Op-Ed – Implement Hirst decision to allocate state’s water rights cautiously and fairly — 8/7/2017 The Hirst Decision applies common sense to our state’s growth and water resources. Read this piece by Timothly Ballew II, … Continue reading →

Legislators use Hirst to hold WA taxpayers hostage

Local legislators are frustrated with their inability to work through a negotiation on Hirst that would better plan water resources for rural communities. There are many paths forward that would continue to protect farms, wildlife and property owners.

As legislative session ends, the public loses out to special interests

With the closing of the 2017 legislative session on July 20th – after three overtime sessions – it’s clear  that the people of Washington lost out to the power of special interests on a number of fronts. On the Hirst decision – … Continue reading →

Superior Court Judge Denies Okanogan County Motions to Dismiss and Stays Appeals

On June 21, 2017, Okanogan County Superior Court Judge Christopher Culp denied motions by Okanogan County to dismiss Futurewise and the Methow Valley Citizens Council appeals of the Okanogan County comprehensive plan and zoning regulations. If granted, these motions would … Continue reading →

Join us at the Growing Seattle Candidate Forum!

The next four years of Seattle’s City Council and Mayor’s Office will have a lot to contend with as our region continues to grow, especially in terms of housing and transportation. Come join us and other local groups to make your … Continue reading →

Don’t blame GMA for supressing housing in Washington

If someone tells you the Growth Management Act is responsible for a housing shortage, do not believe them. According to just issued Census data, Washington State ranked sixth in the number of total building permits issued in 2016 –  see a … Continue reading →