Standing for Washington Fights Back Against Developer Lawsuit - Standing for Washington Read the Pleadings (Updated May 20, 2025) Standing for Washington is actively defending Everett Initiative 24-03 against a legal challenge brought by the Master Builders Association and other develope...

We're still fighting the lawsuit to overturn the law that gives legal standing to the Snohomish River Watershed in Everett, WA. Initiative 24-03 passed with 57% of the vote.
We can use your help!
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Still waiting on the judge's ruling...

Standing for Washington Fights Back Against Developer Lawsuit - Standing for Washington Standing for Washington is currently in the fight of its life, defending Everett Initiative 24-03 against a recent legal challenge by developers. As reported by the Everett Herald, the Master Builders...

Argued our Motion to Dismiss the lawsuit by developers trying to overturn the local ballot measure we passed in Nov granting legal standing to the Snohomish River Watershed. Ruling next week. Learn more and read the pleadings (linked at the bottom) here: standingforwashington.org/2025/02/06/s...

‘Rights of nature’ laws take root in the West  - High Country News Thanks to voters in Everett, Washington, the Snohomish River watershed now has legal standing.

Great article about our Everett initiative and the legal challenges it faces in the @highcountrynews.bsky.social. Appreciate the support of the new law by the Tulalip Tribes. Donate to the legal effort at our website! #RightsofNature #WaterisLife #SnohomishRiver www.hcn.org/issues/57-3/...

Standing for Washington Fights Back Against Developer Lawsuit - Standing for Washington Standing for Washington is gearing up to defend Everett Initiative 24-03 against a recent legal challenge by developers. As reported by the Everett Herald, the Master Builders Association and others h...

Legal rights of the Snohomish River Watershed are under attack by developers! This could set a HUGE precedent on communities using direct democracy to protect their ecosystems. Read more and DONATE to the legal fund! #WAState #RightsofNature standingforwashington.org/2025/02/06/s...

Elon Musk Suggests Getting Rid Of All Regulations In Midnight Call "If it's not possible now, it'll never be possible," Musk said of his proposal to simply ignore all federal regulation as a baseline.

One morning you wake up and the regulations meant to protect our environment, and the clean air, water, and soil on which healthy communities rely, could disappear. This is why nature needs legal rights and the ability to protect itself. Please donate at StandingforWashington.org #RightsofNature

California considers letting victims of natural disasters sue oil companies for damages California is considering a bill that would allow insurers and victims of climate-driven natural disasters to sue the oil industry for damages. State Sen.

As they should. If the government isn't going to hold Big Oil accountable, people should be able to. apnews.com/article/cali...

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The interview with @ezzyod.bsky.social is brilliant and worth your time to listen. She discusses our recent initiative passing in Everett, WA and what it means to the broader understanding of our connection to, and the importance of, watersheds.

Whale, ship collisions around the globe could be helped by slower speeds, study shows Giant ships that transport everything from coffee cups to clothes across the ocean are often so large they can’t tell when they collide with a whale. Now, research out of the Northwest could help thes...

“Even though these events are so difficult to observe, collisions have been reported in all oceans, including areas that haven’t received a lot of studies so far.”

A River in Washington State Now Has Enforceable Legal Rights - Inside Climate News Voters in the city of Everett chose to grant the Snohomish River watershed rights to exist, regenerate and flourish as part of a November ballot initiative.

We just passed Initiative 24-03 in Everett, WA giving the Snohomish River Watershed legal rights. insideclimatenews.org/news/0512202...

Oil Companies Rejected by Supreme Court on Hawaii Climate Suit The US Supreme Court buttressed efforts by environmental advocates to hold oil companies accountable for climate change, letting Honolulu press a lawsuit that accuses the industry of deceiving custome...

A Honolulu lawsuit accuses oil companies of deceiving customers.

The US Supreme Court is letting it proceed. 🎁🔗: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Trump promised to deregulate, boost fossil fuels, dismantle environmental rules and attack climate progress. But lawsuits to hold oil sector responsible for deceiving the public about the climate crisis still “have a clear path forward”. @dharna.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...

Foods with the most plastic chemicals: Study reveals surprising results From fast food to kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the extent of plastic contamination in foods.

Has RFK Jr. talked about plastics in our food at all since aligning with Trump? "From popular brands to everyday kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the alarming extent of plastic contamination in foods." www.newsweek.com/foods-most-p...

Foods with the most plastic chemicals: Study reveals surprising results From fast food to kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the extent of plastic contamination in foods.

Current laws & regulations are not doing enough. We need action. www.newsweek.com/foods-most-p...

A river in Washington state now has enforceable legal rights Voters in the city of Everett chose to grant the Snohomish River watershed rights to exist, regenerate and flourish as part of a November ballot initiative.

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Thank you @knkx.bsky.social for covering the story of our initiative passing in Everett, WA giving the Snohomish River Watershed the ability to stand up for its legal rights in court.

Climate Week 2024: The End of Fossil Fuels, the Rights of Nature and the Rights of Future Generations The Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) proudly joined Climate Week 2024 in New York to push forward our vision for a future where Nature’s rights are respected and defended for both current and future generations, at this...

Climate Week 2024: The End of Fossil Fuels, the Rights of Nature and the Rights of Future Generations
->Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature | #ClimateChange #Nature #FossilFuel | More info from EcoSearch

A River in Washington State Now Has Enforceable Legal Rights - Inside Climate News Voters in the city of Everett chose to grant the Snohomish River watershed rights to exist, regenerate and flourish as part of a November ballot initiative.

Fascinating, hopeful case: legally enforceable rights just granted to the Snohomish River watershed in Everett City, Washington State.

“Voters in Everett…enshrined the watershed’s rights to exist, regenerate and flourish.”
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Most popular article on Inside Climate News right now! People are ready to take action for their local ecosystems.

#RightsofNature #WaterisLife #StandingforNature

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A River in Washington State Now Has Enforceable Legal Rights - Inside Climate News Voters in the city of Everett chose to grant the Snohomish River watershed rights to exist, regenerate and flourish as part of a November ballot initiative.

A River in Washington State Now Has Enforceable Legal Rights

Voters in the city of Everett chose to grant the Snohomish River watershed rights to exist, regenerate and flourish as part of a November ballot initiative.

insideclimatenews.org/news/0512202...

A River in Washington State Now Has Enforceable Legal Rights - Inside Climate News Voters in the city of Everett chose to grant the Snohomish River watershed rights to exist, regenerate and flourish as part of a November ballot initiative.

"[T]he new law [is] a 'game-changer for the environment.' By granting legal standing to the watershed, Everett is boldly safeguarding its natural resources. This critical move empowers nature with both a voice and the legal tools it needs to defend itself.” insideclimatenews.org/news/0512202...

Everett Voters Grant Groundbreaking Legal Rights to Snohomish River Watershed; Could Olympia Be Next? In a historic vote that could reshape environmental protection, Everett, Washington became the first city in the state to grant legally enforceable rights to a natural ecosystem. Everett Initiative 24...

Standing for Washington is looking at Olympia & more municipalities to run the measure. "This focus on local, actionable change proved to be a winning strategy. People connected with the tangible impact—the ability to take legal action to safeguard their local ecosystem." olywip.org/everett-vote...

Understanding the Rights of Nature: A Critical Introduction A monograph on the history of sacred mountains on a global scale since 1500.

New open-access book on our Environment & Society Portal: 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦: 𝘈 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 by Mihnea Tănăsescu. #EnvHum #rightsofnature

Anglers in boats on the Snohomish River with the Mark Twain quote: "The river has great wisdom and whispers its secrets to the hearts of men."

Excited to join the Bluesky community! We are a Washington state nonprofit educating and advocating for empowering communities to enact innovative environmental solutions through direct democracy. #RightsofNature