The next Commissioner of Public Lands must be a proven leader able to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washingtonβs lands and waters. We must conserve for future generations what makes Washington State so special.
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ICYMI: Certain Washington communities have been reported 'overburdened' by air pollution. Advocating for housing, racial equity, and fighting climate change go hand in hand.
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Teaching the next generation of political and business leaders is a passion of mine, so I was thrilled to be invited by Bard College for a short-term guest lecturing gig!
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I'm a big believer in protecting Washington's legacy forests. They are huge in our collective effort to mitigate the impact of climate change. We need these forests because they:
4) Help regulate water cycles, including a consistent water flow in rivers and streams, which reduces the risk of floods and droughts, and contributes to groundwater recharge.
5) Preserve genetic diversity. Plant and tree species in legacy forests contain rare genetic material that can be used to develop resilient and climate-adapted tree species in the future.
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This quote is seen often, but it's one I reflect on frequently. With so much darkness in the world, we must double down on loving each other and taking good care of our communities.
During my time as a State Senator for the 47th district, I championed several environmental bills that contribute to my qualifications to be your next Public Lands Commissioner. I'm proud of passing Senate bills that banned the manufacture, sale, and distribution...
of certain single-use plastics, and of creating a working group on natural disaster mitigation and resilience. I also championed millions of dollars in climate resilience projects like the Soos Creek Hatchery in Auburn.