Environment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Reps. John K. Delaney (Md.-6), Ben Luján (N.M.-3) and Suzan DelBene (WA-1) have filed resolutions Read more »

I have the honor of representing one of the most beautiful and diverse districts in the country. Washington's First District is home to stunning open spaces including the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, the North Cascades National Park and North Creek Forest. Taking care of our natural resources and protecting our environment is critical to preserving… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today opposed a bill that needlessly imposes a layer of political review on investments in scientific research. Read more »

STEVENS PASS – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today met with local leaders to discuss the effects climate change has on Washington’s winter outdoor recreation industry and conservation efforts. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today released the following statement after the President’s last State of the Union address to Congress: Read more »

Dear Friend, During the past few months, I have fought for the reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Since it was founded in 1964, the LWCF has invested $637 million for projects in Washington, supporting the more than 200,000 jobs and $20 billion per year that outdoor recreation contributes to our state’s… Read more »

It has an incongruous feel about it, like a diamond pressed in a phonebook. It’s the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act: Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today spoke on the House floor calling for international action on climate change. Global leaders have been meeting in Paris for a week to finalize a long-term, international climate change action plan. Text of the speech follows and video can be found HERE: “The Pacific Northwest has always been a leader when it… Read more »

MOUNT VERNON — As she stretched out her arms, fourth-grader Danika Barker learned she’d have a long way to go to match the wingspan of a bald eagle. Read more »

ROCK PORT – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today joined 4th and 5th graders from Darrington Elementary to watch eagles along the Skagit River. “I’m thankful that Washington’s First District is home to some of our nation’s most beautiful national forests, parks, mountains, waterways and wildlife,” DelBene said. “Taking care of our natural… Read more »