Environment

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) signed onto a letter urging House leaders to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) before it expires on Sept. 30. “The LWCF is crucial for protecting the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and is important to our economy. Outdoor recreation supports more than 200,000 jobs in our state and contributes $20 billion a year to Washington state’s economy,” DelBene said. “The fund costs taxpayers nothing, and I strongly urge House leaders to ensure its r... Read more

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today released the following statement after the address of the Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, Pope Francis. “I agree that Congress must take action on many of the issues Pope Francis addressed today – immigration reform, climate change and the need to help those who are struggling. Communities of faith have been tireless leaders in these efforts, and it’s encouraging to hear Pope Francis speak out for such important causes. “It’s clear our... Read more

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today delivered remarks on the House floor calling on Congress to reauthorize the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) before it expires. A video of DelBene’s speech can be found here. At the end of September, the congressional authorization for the LWCF will expire. Since it was established in 1965, the LWCF has invested $637 million in Washington projects, including three grants for North Creek Forest, which DelBene recently toured. ### Read more

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 three grants for North Creek Forest, which the lawmakers toured. “We must not risk defunding environmental conserva... 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 know firsthand that the natural environment that surrounds us is what makes living in the Pacific Northwest so special,” DelBene ... 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. “Protecting water quality, wildlife, fisheries and expanding outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities are critical for preserving what makes livi... 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 progress that’s been made since the tragic landslide. Darrington and the surrounding Snohomish County areas continue t... 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 chapter. In a letter to Ambassador Froman, the lawmakers highlight that the TPP is an opportunity to raise environmental... 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 recreational opportunities for rural and urban populations nationwide. Since then, the fund has invested $637 million f... Read more