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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCommunity Within COVID<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCommunity Within COVID<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n- Changed plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, compiling an Earth Day interfaith video message<\/a> and hosting Zoom gatherings <\/li>
- Community members sent in photos when quarantine began \u2013 see posts on Facebook and Instagram <\/li>
- Compiled COVID-19 resources<\/a> and just recovery letter to Congress <\/li>
- Offered of Active Hope event online <\/li>
- Created Earth Ministry\u2019s Black Lives Matter statement<\/a> <\/li>
- Produced a Sustaining Community themed Earth Letter<\/em><\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Earth Ministry\u2019s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n- Board approved new 5-year strategic plan <\/li>
- Publicly shared an executive summary<\/a> and full plan<\/a> <\/li>
- Introduced a new, more inclusive logo <\/li>
- Welcomed first Jewish and Unitarian Universalist board members <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Congregational Support<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n- Season of waiting while congregations adjusted to online life <\/li>
- Article in Fast Company<\/a> re: congregational greening and advocacy <\/li>
- Co-sponsored the Faith In Place Green Team Summit <\/li>
- Made the switch to Zoom workshops <\/li>
- Accompanied 3 new Greening Congregations in process <\/li>
- Launched net zero carbon congregations networking space <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Faithful Advocacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n2020 Washington State Legislative Session<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nTogether we helped pass…<\/h5>\n\n\n\n- The Climate Pollution Limits Act (HB 2311)
- Update the state\u2019s greenhouse gas limits to reflect current science and lay groundwork to reach net zero carbon emissions and beyond. <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Safer Firefighting Foam Act (HB 2265)
- Remove exemptions for oil refineries and chemical plants previously in WA\u2019s first-in-the-nation-ban of firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals. <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Reusable Bag Act (SB 5323)
- Eliminate thin carry-home plastic bags at all retail establishments to help Washington address a growing recycling crisis. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Salmon<\/strong> Recovery<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nLower Snake River Salmon<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Jan: Three Lower Snake River Stakeholder Process meetings (John R & LeeAnne) <\/li>
- Feb: Outreach trip to Shalmon UCC in Richland, covered by NPR<\/a> <\/li>
- March: Columbia River Systems Operations Draft Environmental Impact Statement
- DEIS did not recommend dam removal, won\u2019t fulfill treaties\/save salmon <\/li>
- 6 hearings moved to teleconferences, faith leaders testified <\/li>
- 122 written comments through Earth Ministry <\/li>
- Article in the Inlander<\/a> featuring pastor from Spokane <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- June-Aug: 6th District faith leader community letter<\/a> to US Rep. Derek Kilmer asking for collaborative leadership, signed by 77 and delivered with a joint press release<\/a>. Met with Rep. Kilmer in Aug and Oct, establishing ongoing relationship with his office. <\/li>
- Sept: Organization letter sent to 17 key state legislators thanking them for supporting the stakeholder process and asking them to support Gov. Inslee\u2019s new collaboration with 3 other Governors <\/li>
- Sept-Oct: 2 webinars on a faith-based approach to salmon recovery \u2013 recordings available here<\/a> <\/li>
- Sept-Dec: Statewide salmon sign-on letter to Senators Murray and Cantwell signed by 452 and delivered in virtual meetings <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chehalis River Dam <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- New dam proposed on the Chehalis River for flood reduction. It will not provide electricity or completely prevent flooding. The Quinault and Chehalis tribes are both opposed to the dam, as well as the Chehalis Alliance <\/li>
- May: 138 comments on the project\u2019s state DEIS through Earth Ministry <\/li>
- Win: Gov. Inslee directed agencies to assess a non-dam alternative. Also requested improved communications with tribes. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Climate <\/strong>Action <\/strong>and <\/strong>Fossil Fuel<\/strong> Projects<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nKalama Methanol <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- World\u2019s largest fracked-gas-to-methanol refinery proposed in Kalama along Columbia River <\/li>
- Sept-Oct: Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
- Stated that the project will have a large climate impact but justified it by speculating that it would be less emissions than potential alternative sources. <\/li>
- 3 hearings, Earth Ministry hosted pre-hearing training, 9 faith leaders testified, 148 comments <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tacoma LNG <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Stay motion to pause construction denied \u2013 appeal ongoing <\/li>
- Joint appeal of Clean Air Permit by Puyallup Tribe and environmental partners \u2013 legal hearings pushed back to March 2021 <\/li>
- Sept-now: Screening Ancestral Waters<\/em> by Native Daily Network \u2013 11 screenings completed, 4 tentative <\/li>
- Faith community photo petition in solidarity with Puyallup Tribe \u2013 album on Facebook<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tacoma Tideflats Interim Regulations <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Interim regs currently protect Tideflats from new fossil fuel projects, we want them strengthened to include expansions of existing facilities <\/li>
- Renewed in May and Oct \u2013 Earth Ministry staff\/board testified at City Council <\/li>
- May: Coalition testimony training \u2013 Earth Ministry taught the advocacy piece and worked with local pastor on sample testimony <\/li>
- Oct: Council sent interim regs to Planning Commission to make permanent (win) <\/li>
- Sub Area Plan on pause <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Seaport Sound Terminal (Tacoma) <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Fossil fuel storage and transport facility in Tacoma wants to expand capacity for storage. We asked the City to make a determination of significance for more review of impacts.
- Sept: 10 comments by people of faith in Tacoma, staff testified at public meeting <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fossil Free King County <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- July: King County Council voted to make permanent the ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure that we originally helped pass in 2019
- Earth Ministry submitted an organizational comment and staff testified <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Toxic<\/strong> Chemical Reform<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nPFAS Drinking Water Standard <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Dec 2019: Staff\/board attended public meetings in Spokane, Mt. Vernon, and Tacoma <\/li>
- March: faith community comments on draft drinking water standard <\/li>
- Aug: Toxic Free Legacy Coalition letter expressing dismay at delay <\/li>
- Sept: Board of Health public meeting <\/li>
- Hearings scheduled for March 2021 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
PFAS Chemical Action Plan (CAP) <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Nov: Draft CAP released, open for comment through Jan 4, Earth Ministry comment form<\/a>
<\/div>\n\n\n\nEarth Ministry\u2019s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Earth Ministry\u2019s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n- Board approved new 5-year strategic plan <\/li>
- Publicly shared an executive summary<\/a> and full plan<\/a> <\/li>
- Introduced a new, more inclusive logo <\/li>
- Welcomed first Jewish and Unitarian Universalist board members <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Congregational Support<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n- Season of waiting while congregations adjusted to online life <\/li>
- Article in Fast Company<\/a> re: congregational greening and advocacy <\/li>
- Co-sponsored the Faith In Place Green Team Summit <\/li>
- Made the switch to Zoom workshops <\/li>
- Accompanied 3 new Greening Congregations in process <\/li>
- Launched net zero carbon congregations networking space <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Faithful Advocacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n2020 Washington State Legislative Session<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nTogether we helped pass…<\/h5>\n\n\n\n- The Climate Pollution Limits Act (HB 2311)
- Update the state\u2019s greenhouse gas limits to reflect current science and lay groundwork to reach net zero carbon emissions and beyond. <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Safer Firefighting Foam Act (HB 2265)
- Remove exemptions for oil refineries and chemical plants previously in WA\u2019s first-in-the-nation-ban of firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals. <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Reusable Bag Act (SB 5323)
- Eliminate thin carry-home plastic bags at all retail establishments to help Washington address a growing recycling crisis. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Salmon<\/strong> Recovery<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nLower Snake River Salmon<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Jan: Three Lower Snake River Stakeholder Process meetings (John R & LeeAnne) <\/li>
- Feb: Outreach trip to Shalmon UCC in Richland, covered by NPR<\/a> <\/li>
- March: Columbia River Systems Operations Draft Environmental Impact Statement
- DEIS did not recommend dam removal, won\u2019t fulfill treaties\/save salmon <\/li>
- 6 hearings moved to teleconferences, faith leaders testified <\/li>
- 122 written comments through Earth Ministry <\/li>
- Article in the Inlander<\/a> featuring pastor from Spokane <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- June-Aug: 6th District faith leader community letter<\/a> to US Rep. Derek Kilmer asking for collaborative leadership, signed by 77 and delivered with a joint press release<\/a>. Met with Rep. Kilmer in Aug and Oct, establishing ongoing relationship with his office. <\/li>
- Sept: Organization letter sent to 17 key state legislators thanking them for supporting the stakeholder process and asking them to support Gov. Inslee\u2019s new collaboration with 3 other Governors <\/li>
- Sept-Oct: 2 webinars on a faith-based approach to salmon recovery \u2013 recordings available here<\/a> <\/li>
- Sept-Dec: Statewide salmon sign-on letter to Senators Murray and Cantwell signed by 452 and delivered in virtual meetings <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chehalis River Dam <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- New dam proposed on the Chehalis River for flood reduction. It will not provide electricity or completely prevent flooding. The Quinault and Chehalis tribes are both opposed to the dam, as well as the Chehalis Alliance <\/li>
- May: 138 comments on the project\u2019s state DEIS through Earth Ministry <\/li>
- Win: Gov. Inslee directed agencies to assess a non-dam alternative. Also requested improved communications with tribes. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Climate <\/strong>Action <\/strong>and <\/strong>Fossil Fuel<\/strong> Projects<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nKalama Methanol <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- World\u2019s largest fracked-gas-to-methanol refinery proposed in Kalama along Columbia River <\/li>
- Sept-Oct: Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
- Stated that the project will have a large climate impact but justified it by speculating that it would be less emissions than potential alternative sources. <\/li>
- 3 hearings, Earth Ministry hosted pre-hearing training, 9 faith leaders testified, 148 comments <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tacoma LNG <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Stay motion to pause construction denied \u2013 appeal ongoing <\/li>
- Joint appeal of Clean Air Permit by Puyallup Tribe and environmental partners \u2013 legal hearings pushed back to March 2021 <\/li>
- Sept-now: Screening Ancestral Waters<\/em> by Native Daily Network \u2013 11 screenings completed, 4 tentative <\/li>
- Faith community photo petition in solidarity with Puyallup Tribe \u2013 album on Facebook<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tacoma Tideflats Interim Regulations <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Interim regs currently protect Tideflats from new fossil fuel projects, we want them strengthened to include expansions of existing facilities <\/li>
- Renewed in May and Oct \u2013 Earth Ministry staff\/board testified at City Council <\/li>
- May: Coalition testimony training \u2013 Earth Ministry taught the advocacy piece and worked with local pastor on sample testimony <\/li>
- Oct: Council sent interim regs to Planning Commission to make permanent (win) <\/li>
- Sub Area Plan on pause <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Seaport Sound Terminal (Tacoma) <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Fossil fuel storage and transport facility in Tacoma wants to expand capacity for storage. We asked the City to make a determination of significance for more review of impacts.
- Sept: 10 comments by people of faith in Tacoma, staff testified at public meeting <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fossil Free King County <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- July: King County Council voted to make permanent the ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure that we originally helped pass in 2019
- Earth Ministry submitted an organizational comment and staff testified <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Toxic<\/strong> Chemical Reform<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nPFAS Drinking Water Standard <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Dec 2019: Staff\/board attended public meetings in Spokane, Mt. Vernon, and Tacoma <\/li>
- March: faith community comments on draft drinking water standard <\/li>
- Aug: Toxic Free Legacy Coalition letter expressing dismay at delay <\/li>
- Sept: Board of Health public meeting <\/li>
- Hearings scheduled for March 2021 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
PFAS Chemical Action Plan (CAP) <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Nov: Draft CAP released, open for comment through Jan 4, Earth Ministry comment form<\/a>
<\/div>\n\n\n\nCongregational Support<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Congregational Support<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n- Season of waiting while congregations adjusted to online life <\/li>
- Article in Fast Company<\/a> re: congregational greening and advocacy <\/li>
- Co-sponsored the Faith In Place Green Team Summit <\/li>
- Made the switch to Zoom workshops <\/li>
- Accompanied 3 new Greening Congregations in process <\/li>
- Launched net zero carbon congregations networking space <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Faithful Advocacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n2020 Washington State Legislative Session<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nTogether we helped pass…<\/h5>\n\n\n\n- The Climate Pollution Limits Act (HB 2311)
- Update the state\u2019s greenhouse gas limits to reflect current science and lay groundwork to reach net zero carbon emissions and beyond. <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Safer Firefighting Foam Act (HB 2265)
- Remove exemptions for oil refineries and chemical plants previously in WA\u2019s first-in-the-nation-ban of firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals. <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Reusable Bag Act (SB 5323)
- Eliminate thin carry-home plastic bags at all retail establishments to help Washington address a growing recycling crisis. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Salmon<\/strong> Recovery<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nLower Snake River Salmon<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Jan: Three Lower Snake River Stakeholder Process meetings (John R & LeeAnne) <\/li>
- Feb: Outreach trip to Shalmon UCC in Richland, covered by NPR<\/a> <\/li>
- March: Columbia River Systems Operations Draft Environmental Impact Statement
- DEIS did not recommend dam removal, won\u2019t fulfill treaties\/save salmon <\/li>
- 6 hearings moved to teleconferences, faith leaders testified <\/li>
- 122 written comments through Earth Ministry <\/li>
- Article in the Inlander<\/a> featuring pastor from Spokane <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- June-Aug: 6th District faith leader community letter<\/a> to US Rep. Derek Kilmer asking for collaborative leadership, signed by 77 and delivered with a joint press release<\/a>. Met with Rep. Kilmer in Aug and Oct, establishing ongoing relationship with his office. <\/li>
- Sept: Organization letter sent to 17 key state legislators thanking them for supporting the stakeholder process and asking them to support Gov. Inslee\u2019s new collaboration with 3 other Governors <\/li>
- Sept-Oct: 2 webinars on a faith-based approach to salmon recovery \u2013 recordings available here<\/a> <\/li>
- Sept-Dec: Statewide salmon sign-on letter to Senators Murray and Cantwell signed by 452 and delivered in virtual meetings <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chehalis River Dam <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- New dam proposed on the Chehalis River for flood reduction. It will not provide electricity or completely prevent flooding. The Quinault and Chehalis tribes are both opposed to the dam, as well as the Chehalis Alliance <\/li>
- May: 138 comments on the project\u2019s state DEIS through Earth Ministry <\/li>
- Win: Gov. Inslee directed agencies to assess a non-dam alternative. Also requested improved communications with tribes. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Climate <\/strong>Action <\/strong>and <\/strong>Fossil Fuel<\/strong> Projects<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nKalama Methanol <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- World\u2019s largest fracked-gas-to-methanol refinery proposed in Kalama along Columbia River <\/li>
- Sept-Oct: Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
- Stated that the project will have a large climate impact but justified it by speculating that it would be less emissions than potential alternative sources. <\/li>
- 3 hearings, Earth Ministry hosted pre-hearing training, 9 faith leaders testified, 148 comments <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tacoma LNG <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Stay motion to pause construction denied \u2013 appeal ongoing <\/li>
- Joint appeal of Clean Air Permit by Puyallup Tribe and environmental partners \u2013 legal hearings pushed back to March 2021 <\/li>
- Sept-now: Screening Ancestral Waters<\/em> by Native Daily Network \u2013 11 screenings completed, 4 tentative <\/li>
- Faith community photo petition in solidarity with Puyallup Tribe \u2013 album on Facebook<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tacoma Tideflats Interim Regulations <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Interim regs currently protect Tideflats from new fossil fuel projects, we want them strengthened to include expansions of existing facilities <\/li>
- Renewed in May and Oct \u2013 Earth Ministry staff\/board testified at City Council <\/li>
- May: Coalition testimony training \u2013 Earth Ministry taught the advocacy piece and worked with local pastor on sample testimony <\/li>
- Oct: Council sent interim regs to Planning Commission to make permanent (win) <\/li>
- Sub Area Plan on pause <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Seaport Sound Terminal (Tacoma) <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Fossil fuel storage and transport facility in Tacoma wants to expand capacity for storage. We asked the City to make a determination of significance for more review of impacts.
- Sept: 10 comments by people of faith in Tacoma, staff testified at public meeting <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fossil Free King County <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- July: King County Council voted to make permanent the ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure that we originally helped pass in 2019
- Earth Ministry submitted an organizational comment and staff testified <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Toxic<\/strong> Chemical Reform<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nPFAS Drinking Water Standard <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Dec 2019: Staff\/board attended public meetings in Spokane, Mt. Vernon, and Tacoma <\/li>
- March: faith community comments on draft drinking water standard <\/li>
- Aug: Toxic Free Legacy Coalition letter expressing dismay at delay <\/li>
- Sept: Board of Health public meeting <\/li>
- Hearings scheduled for March 2021 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
PFAS Chemical Action Plan (CAP) <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Nov: Draft CAP released, open for comment through Jan 4, Earth Ministry comment form<\/a>
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFaithful Advocacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Faithful Advocacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n2020 Washington State Legislative Session<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nTogether we helped pass…<\/h5>\n\n\n\n- The Climate Pollution Limits Act (HB 2311)
- Update the state\u2019s greenhouse gas limits to reflect current science and lay groundwork to reach net zero carbon emissions and beyond. <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Safer Firefighting Foam Act (HB 2265)
- Remove exemptions for oil refineries and chemical plants previously in WA\u2019s first-in-the-nation-ban of firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals. <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Reusable Bag Act (SB 5323)
- Eliminate thin carry-home plastic bags at all retail establishments to help Washington address a growing recycling crisis. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Salmon<\/strong> Recovery<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nLower Snake River Salmon<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Jan: Three Lower Snake River Stakeholder Process meetings (John R & LeeAnne) <\/li>
- Feb: Outreach trip to Shalmon UCC in Richland, covered by NPR<\/a> <\/li>
- March: Columbia River Systems Operations Draft Environmental Impact Statement
- DEIS did not recommend dam removal, won\u2019t fulfill treaties\/save salmon <\/li>
- 6 hearings moved to teleconferences, faith leaders testified <\/li>
- 122 written comments through Earth Ministry <\/li>
- Article in the Inlander<\/a> featuring pastor from Spokane <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- June-Aug: 6th District faith leader community letter<\/a> to US Rep. Derek Kilmer asking for collaborative leadership, signed by 77 and delivered with a joint press release<\/a>. Met with Rep. Kilmer in Aug and Oct, establishing ongoing relationship with his office. <\/li>
- Sept: Organization letter sent to 17 key state legislators thanking them for supporting the stakeholder process and asking them to support Gov. Inslee\u2019s new collaboration with 3 other Governors <\/li>
- Sept-Oct: 2 webinars on a faith-based approach to salmon recovery \u2013 recordings available here<\/a> <\/li>
- Sept-Dec: Statewide salmon sign-on letter to Senators Murray and Cantwell signed by 452 and delivered in virtual meetings <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chehalis River Dam <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- New dam proposed on the Chehalis River for flood reduction. It will not provide electricity or completely prevent flooding. The Quinault and Chehalis tribes are both opposed to the dam, as well as the Chehalis Alliance <\/li>
- May: 138 comments on the project\u2019s state DEIS through Earth Ministry <\/li>
- Win: Gov. Inslee directed agencies to assess a non-dam alternative. Also requested improved communications with tribes. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Climate <\/strong>Action <\/strong>and <\/strong>Fossil Fuel<\/strong> Projects<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nKalama Methanol <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- World\u2019s largest fracked-gas-to-methanol refinery proposed in Kalama along Columbia River <\/li>
- Sept-Oct: Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
- Stated that the project will have a large climate impact but justified it by speculating that it would be less emissions than potential alternative sources. <\/li>
- 3 hearings, Earth Ministry hosted pre-hearing training, 9 faith leaders testified, 148 comments <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tacoma LNG <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Stay motion to pause construction denied \u2013 appeal ongoing <\/li>
- Joint appeal of Clean Air Permit by Puyallup Tribe and environmental partners \u2013 legal hearings pushed back to March 2021 <\/li>
- Sept-now: Screening Ancestral Waters<\/em> by Native Daily Network \u2013 11 screenings completed, 4 tentative <\/li>
- Faith community photo petition in solidarity with Puyallup Tribe \u2013 album on Facebook<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tacoma Tideflats Interim Regulations <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Interim regs currently protect Tideflats from new fossil fuel projects, we want them strengthened to include expansions of existing facilities <\/li>
- Renewed in May and Oct \u2013 Earth Ministry staff\/board testified at City Council <\/li>
- May: Coalition testimony training \u2013 Earth Ministry taught the advocacy piece and worked with local pastor on sample testimony <\/li>
- Oct: Council sent interim regs to Planning Commission to make permanent (win) <\/li>
- Sub Area Plan on pause <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Seaport Sound Terminal (Tacoma) <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Fossil fuel storage and transport facility in Tacoma wants to expand capacity for storage. We asked the City to make a determination of significance for more review of impacts.
- Sept: 10 comments by people of faith in Tacoma, staff testified at public meeting <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fossil Free King County <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- July: King County Council voted to make permanent the ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure that we originally helped pass in 2019
- Earth Ministry submitted an organizational comment and staff testified <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Toxic<\/strong> Chemical Reform<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nPFAS Drinking Water Standard <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Dec 2019: Staff\/board attended public meetings in Spokane, Mt. Vernon, and Tacoma <\/li>
- March: faith community comments on draft drinking water standard <\/li>
- Aug: Toxic Free Legacy Coalition letter expressing dismay at delay <\/li>
- Sept: Board of Health public meeting <\/li>
- Hearings scheduled for March 2021 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
PFAS Chemical Action Plan (CAP) <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Nov: Draft CAP released, open for comment through Jan 4, Earth Ministry comment form<\/a>
Together we helped pass…<\/h5>\n\n\n\n- The Climate Pollution Limits Act (HB 2311)
- Update the state\u2019s greenhouse gas limits to reflect current science and lay groundwork to reach net zero carbon emissions and beyond. <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Safer Firefighting Foam Act (HB 2265)
- Remove exemptions for oil refineries and chemical plants previously in WA\u2019s first-in-the-nation-ban of firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals. <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Reusable Bag Act (SB 5323)
- Eliminate thin carry-home plastic bags at all retail establishments to help Washington address a growing recycling crisis. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Salmon<\/strong> Recovery<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nLower Snake River Salmon<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Jan: Three Lower Snake River Stakeholder Process meetings (John R & LeeAnne) <\/li>
- Feb: Outreach trip to Shalmon UCC in Richland, covered by NPR<\/a> <\/li>
- March: Columbia River Systems Operations Draft Environmental Impact Statement
- DEIS did not recommend dam removal, won\u2019t fulfill treaties\/save salmon <\/li>
- 6 hearings moved to teleconferences, faith leaders testified <\/li>
- 122 written comments through Earth Ministry <\/li>
- Article in the Inlander<\/a> featuring pastor from Spokane <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- June-Aug: 6th District faith leader community letter<\/a> to US Rep. Derek Kilmer asking for collaborative leadership, signed by 77 and delivered with a joint press release<\/a>. Met with Rep. Kilmer in Aug and Oct, establishing ongoing relationship with his office. <\/li>
- Sept: Organization letter sent to 17 key state legislators thanking them for supporting the stakeholder process and asking them to support Gov. Inslee\u2019s new collaboration with 3 other Governors <\/li>
- Sept-Oct: 2 webinars on a faith-based approach to salmon recovery \u2013 recordings available here<\/a> <\/li>
- Sept-Dec: Statewide salmon sign-on letter to Senators Murray and Cantwell signed by 452 and delivered in virtual meetings <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chehalis River Dam <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- New dam proposed on the Chehalis River for flood reduction. It will not provide electricity or completely prevent flooding. The Quinault and Chehalis tribes are both opposed to the dam, as well as the Chehalis Alliance <\/li>
- May: 138 comments on the project\u2019s state DEIS through Earth Ministry <\/li>
- Win: Gov. Inslee directed agencies to assess a non-dam alternative. Also requested improved communications with tribes. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Climate <\/strong>Action <\/strong>and <\/strong>Fossil Fuel<\/strong> Projects<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nKalama Methanol <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- World\u2019s largest fracked-gas-to-methanol refinery proposed in Kalama along Columbia River <\/li>
- Sept-Oct: Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
- Stated that the project will have a large climate impact but justified it by speculating that it would be less emissions than potential alternative sources. <\/li>
- 3 hearings, Earth Ministry hosted pre-hearing training, 9 faith leaders testified, 148 comments <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tacoma LNG <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Stay motion to pause construction denied \u2013 appeal ongoing <\/li>
- Joint appeal of Clean Air Permit by Puyallup Tribe and environmental partners \u2013 legal hearings pushed back to March 2021 <\/li>
- Sept-now: Screening Ancestral Waters<\/em> by Native Daily Network \u2013 11 screenings completed, 4 tentative <\/li>
- Faith community photo petition in solidarity with Puyallup Tribe \u2013 album on Facebook<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tacoma Tideflats Interim Regulations <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Interim regs currently protect Tideflats from new fossil fuel projects, we want them strengthened to include expansions of existing facilities <\/li>
- Renewed in May and Oct \u2013 Earth Ministry staff\/board testified at City Council <\/li>
- May: Coalition testimony training \u2013 Earth Ministry taught the advocacy piece and worked with local pastor on sample testimony <\/li>
- Oct: Council sent interim regs to Planning Commission to make permanent (win) <\/li>
- Sub Area Plan on pause <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Seaport Sound Terminal (Tacoma) <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Fossil fuel storage and transport facility in Tacoma wants to expand capacity for storage. We asked the City to make a determination of significance for more review of impacts.
- Sept: 10 comments by people of faith in Tacoma, staff testified at public meeting <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fossil Free King County <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- July: King County Council voted to make permanent the ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure that we originally helped pass in 2019
- Earth Ministry submitted an organizational comment and staff testified <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Toxic<\/strong> Chemical Reform<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nPFAS Drinking Water Standard <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Dec 2019: Staff\/board attended public meetings in Spokane, Mt. Vernon, and Tacoma <\/li>
- March: faith community comments on draft drinking water standard <\/li>
- Aug: Toxic Free Legacy Coalition letter expressing dismay at delay <\/li>
- Sept: Board of Health public meeting <\/li>
- Hearings scheduled for March 2021 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
PFAS Chemical Action Plan (CAP) <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Nov: Draft CAP released, open for comment through Jan 4, Earth Ministry comment form<\/a>
- Update the state\u2019s greenhouse gas limits to reflect current science and lay groundwork to reach net zero carbon emissions and beyond. <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Safer Firefighting Foam Act (HB 2265)
- Remove exemptions for oil refineries and chemical plants previously in WA\u2019s first-in-the-nation-ban of firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals. <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Reusable Bag Act (SB 5323)
- Eliminate thin carry-home plastic bags at all retail establishments to help Washington address a growing recycling crisis. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Salmon<\/strong> Recovery<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Lower Snake River Salmon<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
- Jan: Three Lower Snake River Stakeholder Process meetings (John R & LeeAnne) <\/li>
- Feb: Outreach trip to Shalmon UCC in Richland, covered by NPR<\/a> <\/li>
- March: Columbia River Systems Operations Draft Environmental Impact Statement
- DEIS did not recommend dam removal, won\u2019t fulfill treaties\/save salmon <\/li>
- 6 hearings moved to teleconferences, faith leaders testified <\/li>
- 122 written comments through Earth Ministry <\/li>
- Article in the Inlander<\/a> featuring pastor from Spokane <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- June-Aug: 6th District faith leader community letter<\/a> to US Rep. Derek Kilmer asking for collaborative leadership, signed by 77 and delivered with a joint press release<\/a>. Met with Rep. Kilmer in Aug and Oct, establishing ongoing relationship with his office. <\/li>
- Sept: Organization letter sent to 17 key state legislators thanking them for supporting the stakeholder process and asking them to support Gov. Inslee\u2019s new collaboration with 3 other Governors <\/li>
- Sept-Oct: 2 webinars on a faith-based approach to salmon recovery \u2013 recordings available here<\/a> <\/li>
- Sept-Dec: Statewide salmon sign-on letter to Senators Murray and Cantwell signed by 452 and delivered in virtual meetings <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chehalis River Dam <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
- New dam proposed on the Chehalis River for flood reduction. It will not provide electricity or completely prevent flooding. The Quinault and Chehalis tribes are both opposed to the dam, as well as the Chehalis Alliance <\/li>
- May: 138 comments on the project\u2019s state DEIS through Earth Ministry <\/li>
- Win: Gov. Inslee directed agencies to assess a non-dam alternative. Also requested improved communications with tribes. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Climate <\/strong>Action <\/strong>and <\/strong>Fossil Fuel<\/strong> Projects<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Kalama Methanol <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
- World\u2019s largest fracked-gas-to-methanol refinery proposed in Kalama along Columbia River <\/li>
- Sept-Oct: Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
- Stated that the project will have a large climate impact but justified it by speculating that it would be less emissions than potential alternative sources. <\/li>
- 3 hearings, Earth Ministry hosted pre-hearing training, 9 faith leaders testified, 148 comments <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tacoma LNG <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
- Stay motion to pause construction denied \u2013 appeal ongoing <\/li>
- Joint appeal of Clean Air Permit by Puyallup Tribe and environmental partners \u2013 legal hearings pushed back to March 2021 <\/li>
- Sept-now: Screening Ancestral Waters<\/em> by Native Daily Network \u2013 11 screenings completed, 4 tentative <\/li>
- Faith community photo petition in solidarity with Puyallup Tribe \u2013 album on Facebook<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tacoma Tideflats Interim Regulations <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
- Interim regs currently protect Tideflats from new fossil fuel projects, we want them strengthened to include expansions of existing facilities <\/li>
- Renewed in May and Oct \u2013 Earth Ministry staff\/board testified at City Council <\/li>
- May: Coalition testimony training \u2013 Earth Ministry taught the advocacy piece and worked with local pastor on sample testimony <\/li>
- Oct: Council sent interim regs to Planning Commission to make permanent (win) <\/li>
- Sub Area Plan on pause <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Seaport Sound Terminal (Tacoma) <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
- Fossil fuel storage and transport facility in Tacoma wants to expand capacity for storage. We asked the City to make a determination of significance for more review of impacts.
- Sept: 10 comments by people of faith in Tacoma, staff testified at public meeting <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fossil Free King County <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
- July: King County Council voted to make permanent the ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure that we originally helped pass in 2019
- Earth Ministry submitted an organizational comment and staff testified <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Toxic<\/strong> Chemical Reform<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
PFAS Drinking Water Standard <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
- Dec 2019: Staff\/board attended public meetings in Spokane, Mt. Vernon, and Tacoma <\/li>
- March: faith community comments on draft drinking water standard <\/li>
- Aug: Toxic Free Legacy Coalition letter expressing dismay at delay <\/li>
- Sept: Board of Health public meeting <\/li>
- Hearings scheduled for March 2021 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
PFAS Chemical Action Plan (CAP) <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
- Nov: Draft CAP released, open for comment through Jan 4, Earth Ministry comment form<\/a>
- Earth Ministry submitted an organizational comment and staff testified <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- July: King County Council voted to make permanent the ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure that we originally helped pass in 2019
- Sept: 10 comments by people of faith in Tacoma, staff testified at public meeting <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Fossil fuel storage and transport facility in Tacoma wants to expand capacity for storage. We asked the City to make a determination of significance for more review of impacts.
- Faith community photo petition in solidarity with Puyallup Tribe \u2013 album on Facebook<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- June-Aug: 6th District faith leader community letter<\/a> to US Rep. Derek Kilmer asking for collaborative leadership, signed by 77 and delivered with a joint press release<\/a>. Met with Rep. Kilmer in Aug and Oct, establishing ongoing relationship with his office. <\/li>
- March: Columbia River Systems Operations Draft Environmental Impact Statement
- Eliminate thin carry-home plastic bags at all retail establishments to help Washington address a growing recycling crisis. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n