Environment

Dear Friend, Throughout the past month, I had the opportunity to travel across the First District, meeting and talking with many constituents to discuss their concerns and priorities. Read more »

BOTHELL – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) called on Congress to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). In less than two months, the congressional authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) will expire. Since it was established in 1965, the LWCF has invested $637 million in Washington projects, including… Read more »

SEATTLE – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) met with outdoor recreation stakeholders to discuss the positive economic effect this industry has had on Washington. “The Pacific Northwest is home to some of our nation’s most beautiful national forests, parks, mountains and waterways. As someone who loves hiking and the outdoors, I… Read more »

CONCRETE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) celebrated the designation of Illabot Creek as wild and scenic today by rafting part of the Skagit River. “People have come to Illabot Creek for generations to hunt, fish and recreate. Designating Illabot Creek as wild and scenic has preserved these opportunities for generations to come.” DelBene said.… Read more »

Dear Friend, This summer, I had the opportunity to visit Darrington. Mayor Dan Rankin and Steve Kuennen from the U.S. Forest Service took me on a tour of the beautiful Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest to talk about this year’s fire season. I was also able to enjoy a sunny afternoon at the annual Timberbowl Rodeo. It was great to be back among this community - and to see the… Read more »

Today, Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Scott Peters (CA-52), and other Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives who recently voted to grant President Obama Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), called on U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman to secure a strong and fully enforceable Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) environment… Read more »

Dear Friend, Seventy days from now, the congressional authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) will expire. Without a new authorization and a robust allocation of funds for this successful environmental program, Washington’s outdoor recreation industry and environmental conservation projects are at risk. The LWCF was established in 1964 to maintain outdoor… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) received the Friend of the National Parks Award from the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). This award recognizes DelBene’s votes during the 113th Congress which contributed to the protection and enhancement of America’s national parks. “I am truly grateful to be among those recognized by the National… Read more »

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, Governor Jay Inslee, and leaders from major conservation organizations, local STEM education programs and the community of Darrington announced the formation of a new partnership called the Darrington Collaborative. The goal of the group is to bring together a variety of interests, including those of the local timber industry… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement today after one person was killed and several others injured in the partial collapse of the Big Four Ice Caves in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: “My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims of the ice cave collapse. My heart sank when I heard about the collapse in the Mount… Read more »