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.

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.

Action Alert: Comment on Shoreline Master Program guidelines

In 2023, many of you worked with Futurewise to get the legislature to pass an important bill requiring counties and cities to address climate change in their plans for the future. Thank you! We need your help again. One of … Continue reading →

Futurewise
October 19, 2026

Futurewise and local partners appeal Whatcom County’s comprehensive plan

On Sept 30, Futurewise, RE Sources, & Whatcom Environmental Council filed an appeal of Whatcom County’s latest comprehensive plan update. Continue reading →

Futurewise
October 16, 2026