News Releases for Environment
December 4, 2012
Gov. Gregoire announces 280 additional acres of Hood Canal now open for shellfish harvest
November 27, 2012
Gov. Gregoire announces priority actions to protect state�s valuable shellfish resources from ocean acidification
October 26, 2012
Gov. Gregoire, Coast Guard sign agreement to prevent, prepare for oil and other hazardous spills
September 30, 2012
Gov. Gregoire extends Eastern Washington burn ban to aid fire containment efforts
August 30, 2012
Gregoire, McKenna urge USDOE to adhere to Hanford cleanup timelines
December 9, 2011
Gov. Gregoire announces new initiative to create jobs, restore Puget Sound
October 12, 2011
Gregoire appoints Ron Sims to Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council
April 29, 2011
Gov. Gregoire signs landmark legislation to transition state off of coal power
March 5, 2011
Gov. Gregoire announces agreement with TransAlta
September 1, 2010
State agencies open �One Front Door to Washington�s Outdoors� online
July 22, 2010
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Senate decision to abandon comprehensive climate legislation
June 28, 2010
Gov. Gregoire announces plan to launch nation�s first electric highway
May 26, 2010
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on commission touring Hanford site
May 21, 2010
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on President Obama�s expansion of federal auto emission standards
March 18, 2010
Gov. Gregoire announces Washington state economy is getting �greener�
February 22, 2010
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on EPA finding
January 14, 2010
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on new EPA Region X director
December 21, 2009
Gov. Gregoire applauds EPA agreement with manufacturers to phase out toxic Deca in products
December 10, 2009
Gov. Gregoire leaving for Copenhagen for international climate change summit
November 9, 2009
Gov. Gregoire appoints new director of Department of Ecology
October 30, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on federal funding to restore Puget Sound
August 12, 2009
Clean Energy Leadership Council convenes
August 11, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Hanford cleanup breakthrough
June 30, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on funding for salmon, Puget Sound recovery
June 30, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on EPA approval for �clean car� standards for greenhouse gases
June 26, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement applauding Congress on comprehensive energy and climate legislation
May 21, 2009
Gov. Gregoire orders state actions to reduce greenhouse gases and battle climate change
May 19, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on National Fuel Efficiency Policy
April 20, 2009
Gov. Gregoire and Dept. of Ecology announce clean water project recommendations for recovery funding
April 15, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Dept. of Interior federal recovery funding for water infrastructure
April 10, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Dept. of Ecology announce federal stimulus money to help protect environment, people from diesel emissions
April 6, 2009
Gov. Gregoire endorses salmon recovery applications
March 3, 2009
Gov. Gregoire administers oath of office to director of Agriculture
January 29, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, legislative leaders announce Green Jobs and Climate Action legislation
December 1, 2008
Gov. Gregoire applauds Puget Sound Partnership
November 25, 2008
Washington state asks court to enforce federal cleanup at Hanford
October 27, 2008
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on salmon emergency federal aid distribution
September 18, 2008
Gov. Gregoire receives interim update regarding state�s salmon conservation plan
April 30, 2008
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on the Wild Sky Wilderness Area congressional approval
April 21, 2008
State cutting energy use, slashing millions of pounds in carbon emissions
April 11, 2008
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on declaration of a salmon fishing emergency
April 10, 2008
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Wild Sky protection
March 20, 2008
Governor signs historic legislation delivering water to farms, cities and salmon in Eastern Washington
March 13, 2008
Gov. Gregoire signs bill to fight climate change and grow the state's economy
March 11, 2008
Gov. Gregoire extends state Biodiversity Council
March 5, 2008
Gov. Gregoire's statement on passage of Climate Change bill
February 29, 2008
Governor Gregoire congratulates Chevron and Weyerhaeuser for bold venture
February 6, 2008
Gov. Gregoire accepts report, calls for continued work to fight climate change
February 5, 2008
Spokane Tribe joins State, Colville Tribes in partnership to boost water supplies in Columbia River Basin
February 5, 2008
Governor Gregoire appoints newest member of Pacific Northwest Power and Conservation Planning Council
January 24, 2008
Gov. Gregoire Joins 13 Governors in Criticizing EPA for Blocking State�s Rights to Reduce Vehicle Emissions
January 14, 2008
Gov. Gregoire Announces Legislation to Fight Global Warming
January 2, 2008
Gov. Gregoire praises lawsuit challenging Bush Administration on global warming
December 20, 2007
Gov. Gregoire calls for filing lawsuit in support of �clean� car standards
December 18, 2007
Building a Better Future for Washington Families: Gov. Gregoire Grows Savings, Increases Safety in 2008 Supplemental Budget
December 17, 2007
Agreements deliver water for farms, cities and salmon in Eastern Washington
November 16, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Eastern Washington Advisory Council
November 8, 2007
Governor Gregoire Directs Department of Ecology to Quicken Pace of Toxic Cleanup in Vancouver
November 8, 2007
Action Against EPA Filed Today
October 18, 2007
Washington to Join Clean Car Lawsuit Against Federal Government
October 4, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Puget Sound Partnership to Open Office in Urban Waters Building
October 3, 2007
Governor Gregoire Appoints Former Natural Resources Director to Lead Recreation and Conservation Office
September 18, 2007
Governor Gregoire Approves Kittitas Valley Wind Power Project
August 14, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Executive Director of the Puget Sound Partnership
August 8, 2007
Governor Gregoire Appoints Retired Spokane Firefighter to Fish and Wildlife Commission
July 2, 2007
Governor Gregoire Delivers $6.4 Million to Washington Bioenergy Projects
June 26, 2007
Governor Gregoire, Coast Guard Rear Admiral Houck Sign Agreement to Enhance Measures to Protect Puget Sound from Oil Spills
June 26, 2007
Governor Gregoire Appoints Leaders to Protect and Restore Puget Sound
June 13, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces $103.5 Million in Grants for Recreation, Protection of Farmland, Wildlife Habitat
June 8, 2007
Governor Gregoire, Premier Campbell Sign Agreement on Climate Change
May 15, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Make Communities Safer
May 7, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Protect and Restore Puget Sound
May 3, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation that Positions Washington as Leader in Response to Climate Change
April 24, 2007
Governor Gregoire Discusses Working Lands Initiative
April 22, 2007
Making Changes Families Can Count On
Governor Gregoire and Legislature Focus on Education, Demand Accountability and Results
April 20, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Cap College Tuition
March 28, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Members of the Washington Climate Change Challenge Advisory Team
March 23, 2007
Governor Gregoire Welcomes New Zealand Prime Minister to Washington
February 27, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces $1.45 Million for Oil Spill Response Allocated to Washington Communities
February 26, 2007
Five Western Governors Announce Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Agreement
February 9, 2007
Governor Gregoire: Hanford Cleanup Should Be a National Priority for Full Funding
February 7, 2007
Governor Gregoire Takes Action on Climate Change, Announces �Washington Climate Change Challenge�
January 17, 2007
Governor Gregoire Unveils Next Washington Economic Strategy
December 19, 2006
Making Changes Families Can Count On: Governor Gregoire Makes Education Top Priority, Demands Accountability and Results
December 13, 2006
Making Changes Families Can Count On: Governor Gregoire Invests to Protect and Restore Puget Sound
December 8, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces $16.6 Million in Grants to Protect and Restore Salmon Populations
December 8, 2006
Governor Gregoire Delivers $3.2 Million Loan to Port of Warden for Biodiesel Facility
October 27, 2006
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Imperium Grays Harbor Groundbreaking
September 29, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
September 20, 2006
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Reinstatement of National Forests "Roadless Rule"
September 18, 2006
Three Pacific Coast Governors Announce Historic Partnership for Ocean Action
September 11, 2006
Governor Gregoire Declares Drought Emergency for Neah Bay
August 30, 2006
Governor Gregoire Calls for Public Input to Protect Roadless Areas in National Forests
August 3, 2006
Governor Gregoire: Washington to Provide U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
July 28, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Appointee to Growth Management Hearings Board
June 9, 2006
Governor Gregoire Proclaims June as Great Outdoors Month
April 8, 2006
State Parks Now Accessible for All Washingtonians
April 7, 2006
Governor Gregoire Receives Plan For Hood Canal Salmon Recovery
March 31, 2006
Governor Gregoire Appoints Andrea McNamara Doyle to Pollution Control Board
March 27, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Bill to Keep Waterways and Aquatic Life Healthy
March 24, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Landmark E-Recycling Bill
March 20, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Measure to Remove State Park Fees
February 16, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Columbia River Water Resource Management Legislation; Historic Measure Breaks 25-year Impasse Over Water
February 9, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces State Will Join Lawsuit to Protect Roadless Areas
February 8, 2006
Governor Gregoire: Hanford Clean-up Vital to Health and Safety, Concerned About Provisions in the President's Budget
January 11, 2006
Gov. Gregoire Announces Grants to Protect and Restore Salmon Populations
December 19, 2005
Gov. Gregoire Thanks Congressional Delegation for Defeating Bush Administration's Attempts to Slash Funding for Clean-Up
December 19, 2005
Gov. Gregoire: Restore and Protect Puget Sound
March 15, 2005
Gov. Gregoire announces four new Fish and Wildlife Commissioners
