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Thank You, Tulalip Tribes, for a Powerful Earth Day Gathering

Standing for Nature was honored to participate in the Tulalip Tribes’ Earth Day gathering, a day filled with salmon, stewardship, community education, and deep care

Standing for Nature to Appeal Ruling Striking Down Everett’s Snohomish River Rights Law

Standing for Nature is preparing for a crucial legal battle after a court ruled against Everett Initiative 24-03, which recognized the Snohomish River Watershed as

Legal Battle Looms Over Everett’s Landmark Watershed Protection Initiative

In a pivotal moment for local environmental advocacy, a Snohomish County Superior Court judge will decide the fate of Initiative 24-03, which grants legal rights

Legal Battle Over Watershed Rights: What You Need to Know

In a groundbreaking move, Everett has granted the Snohomish River legal standing rights, igniting a fierce legal battle with local developers. As the Master Builders

Standing for Nature Takes the Lead in Defending Watershed Legal Standing Initiative

Standing for Nature has taken a bold stand in defending the groundbreaking Everett Initiative 24-03, which grants legal standing to the Snohomish River Watershed. As

Rights of Nature Laws Take Root in the West: Everett Leads the Way

In a groundbreaking move, Everett, Washington, has become the first city in the Western U.S. to recognize the legal rights of a river's watershed with