For more than four decades, Washington Environmental Council has focused on state level environmental policy, playing a significant role in the adoption and enforcement of the state's bedrock environmental laws and polices. With its strategic partner, Washington Conservation Voters, WEC is the convener of the Priorities for a Healthy Washington coalition.

Grant History:

2009 - $150,000 To protect Washington's land, air and water through outreach and advocacy. Conservation Policy

2009 - $100,000 To implement a communications plan on behalf of the Environmental Priorities Coalition. Catalyst Fund

2008 - $30,000 To protect Washington's land, air and water by engaging citizens in civic participation. Conservation Policy

2008 - $40,000 To improve the conservation community's ability to effectively communicate with policymakers and the public. Catalyst Fund

2007 - $50,000 To support the merger of WEC with Washington Conservation Voters Education Fund (WCVEF). Conservation Capacity

2007 - $100,000 For general support emphasizing an expanded and strategic role for Washington's environmental future. Conservation Policy

2005 - $100,000 For general support emphasizing implementation of a new strategic plan and embracing an expanded and strategic role for Washington's environmental future. Communications and Capacity Building

2002 - $300,000 To increase WEC's membership, communications capacity and organizational effectiveness. Communications and Capacity Building

2001 - $25,000 To develop a plan for increasing WEC's organizational effectiveness. Communications and Capacity Building

2000 - $25,000 To develop a comprehensive strategic plan and implement a technology upgrade. Endangered Ecosystems