Environment and Natural Resources News from Washington State House Democrats

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HOUSE COMMITTEES

Natural resource and environmental bills are first considered in several committees: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Select Committee on Environmental Health, Ecology and Parks , Technology, Energy and Communications or others. You can sign up for agenda updates here.

LINKS

State Department of Ecology

State Department of Agriculture

State Department of Natural Resources

State Parks and Recreation Commission

State Department of Fish and Wildlife

Recreation and Conservation Office

Wild About Washington: Wildlife watchers, fishers, hunters and anyone who enjoys outdoor pursuits can tune into the latest recreational opportunities on "Wild About Washington," the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's monthly cable television program.
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Protecting Washington's Environment and Natural Resources

March 13, 2008
Outdoor recreation bills increase access to fishing, hunting and other activities

March 12, 2008
Hudgins proposal to address pollution fees wins Legislature’s support

March 11, 2008
Rolfes Bill Studying Green Building Incentives Passes Legislature

March 7, 2008
Senate passes Takko’s bill boosting renewable resources

March 6, 2008
Van De Wege moves quickly to allow blown-down timber harvesting

February 21, 2008
House passes green-collar jobs bill

February 19, 2008
House passes Nelson’s first two bills: good news for the environment

February 18, 2008
Evergreen Cities Bill Passes House

February 14, 2008
Public lands for outdoor recreation bill passes House

February 1, 2008
State Democrats want to strengthen ties between local anglers, local consumers

January 28, 2008
House subcommittee budget offers investments in safety, environment and housing