WEC/WCV

Since 1967, Washington Environmental Council has worked to protect and preserve Washington’s environment for people and future generations. This strategic framework may feel different, but our core values have remained the same: belief in the power of collaboration, a desire to work across our state, and a willingness to learn and change. We are uniquely positioned to work on things with a holistic approach —ecologically, societally, and civically—and create strategies that acknowledge and leverage these connections. Underlying our values is our collaboration with Washington Conservation Voters (WCV). WEC and WCV share an office, staff, and a vision for Washington’s future. The two are, of course, separate organizations; for tax reporting and purposes, WEC is a recognized 501(c)(3), and WCV is recognized as a 501(c)(4). This collaboration combines our respective policy and political tools to create lasting change in our state. WEC develops, educates on, advocates for, and defends policies; WCV works to create a political system where these policies are viable. WEC also works with the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund to maximize our impact at the Federal level and to bring national resources to our policy areas and efforts to expand our democracy.