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Sudha Nandagopal, Communications Manager
office: (206) 631 2624, cell: (206) 724 6603
email: sudha (at) wcvoters.org

Washington Conservation Voters Endorses Secretary of State Sam Reed May 08, 2008: Reed’s strong conservation ethic earns an early endorsement
Washington Conservation Voters, the statewide political voice of the environment, announced today its early-endorsement of Secretary of State Sam Reed (R) in his bid for re-election.
Washington Conservation Voters Endorses Governor Gregoire April 10, 2008: Governor Gregoire earns early endorsement for her strong leadership on environmental issues
Seattle, WA ~ Washington Conservation Voters, the statewide political voice of the environment, announced its early-endorsement of Governor Chris Gregoire in her bid for re-election.
Legislature Makes Progress on Environmental Priorities March 13, 2008: Olympia, WA – Despite a short 60-day session and a chilly revenue forecast, progress was made on all of the environmental community’s Priorities for a Healthy Washington. A focus on climate change proved largely successful. An emphasis on creating “green jobs” and reducing the amount of miles people drive advanced state level climate policy. The other big win was on a Local Farms- Healthy Kids proposal. Modest wins were passed for Evergreen Cities and Local Solutions to Global Warming.

NASCAR hot topic at forum May 10, 2008 Central Kitsap Reporter: The Kitsap County Conservation Voters hosted its annual county commissioner’s forum Wednesday night, putting forth a series of questions addressing energy, parks, growth and a host of other related issues.
Kitsap Commissioners Oppose Pit-to-Pier May 08, 2008 Kitsap Sun: Kitsap County commissioners Josh Brown and Steve Bauer said during a forum Wednesday night that they will oppose the proposed pit-to-pier project in Jefferson County because of its potential effects on the water quality of Hood Canal.
County helping construct climate-friendly economy April 17, 2008 Bellingham Herald: Throughout Whatcom County, people are stepping up to the challenge of climate change. From the Whatcom County Courthouse and Bellingham City Hall to Western Washington University’s campus, from the BP refinery and Alcoa Intalco Works to local fields and homes, they will help Washington find answers to this threat to our economy, environment and quality of life.
Jobs added in Chehalis: Cardinal Glass expands to meet demand from solar industry April 06, 2008 The Olympian: Economically hard-hit Lewis County is getting a boost in new jobs thanks to the solar energy industry. The Cardinal Glass plant in Chehalis will expand and more than double its payroll because the company has taken on tempering solar panels as a new business line. The process strengthens the panels, making them more durable.