In the face of the Republican Rip-Off, I am actively seeking out ways to stand up for Northwest Washington.

This month, I introduced the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025, legislation to permanently reauthorize the Northwest Straits Commission in the Puget Sound and fund it at $10 million each fiscal year for the next six years, through Fiscal Year 2031.

The Commission is a community-led effort to restore marine habitats in the Northwest Straits region and address local threats. This program provides funding, training, and support to seven county-based Marine Resources Committees (MRCs) and 15 Tribes to protect and enhance marine environments by:

• Supporting water quality monitoring and improvement efforts
• Restoring shellfish populations
• Protecting vulnerable ecosystems
• Promoting growth for native water and shore-based plants, and
• Educating local residents about the health of the Northwest Straits marine waters

Will you join me in protecting Northwest Washington by donating $15 before our end-of-month deadline? Your support helps me stand up against the Republican Rip Off.

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The Northwest Straits Initiative is a grassroots effort that draws its strength from community cooperation. By bringing together a diverse group of local leaders and community stakeholders, this initiative has long been a catalyst for well-executed projects that restore marine habitat, protect Washington state's environment, and create more jobs in Northwest Washington.

A healthy environment is vital to Washingtonians' way of life and the regional economy, and that is why mitigating climate change through projects like the Northwest Straits Initiative must be a top priority. I look forward to working with members of the Washington delegation to pass this legislation to help the Commission continue its important work.

More soon,

Rick