Comment in Everett Herald: “Stand up for Snohomish River by seeking legal rights”

“The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the “Chevron deference” standard marks a significant shift in the environmental regulatory landscape. But amidst this setback, there’s an opportunity for a bolder approach; granting legal rights to nature itself.”

As of August 9, 2024, the Standing for the Snoho initiative has officially qualified for the November 5, 2024 ballot in Everett, Washington. This November, the Everett Initiative 24-03 could grant legal standing to Snohomish River and its watershed for better protection.

Everett residents: Vote YES for 24-03 on November 5th!

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Rights of Nature (RON) Workshop by CELDF

Please share: On June 9 at 6 pm, Snohomish County Community Rights (SCCR) will host an online Rights of Nature (RON) workshop by the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF) “Emancipating Nature: Securing legal rights for ecosystems”.

The workshop will cover the following:
> What is rights of nature?
> Where did it come from?
> Current status and highlight moments.
> The good, the bad, and the ugly – the need to protect rights of nature principles.
> The horizon for rights of nature laws.

August 13, 6 pm SCCR Quarterly Zoom Meeting and Presentation

We are inviting you to join us for the SCCR quarterly Zoom meeting and learn more about watersheds of the Snohomish County, their protection, rehabilitation, and importance for drinking water, ecosystems and climate.