Mission

The Center for Environmental Law & Policy (CELP) is the only statewide organization in Washington whose mission is to protect, preserve and restore Washington's waters through education, policy reform, agency advocacy, and public interest litigation.

CELP's vision for the future is that Washington State will have adequate and sustainable water supplies to support healthy ecosystems, thriving fish and wildlife, and robust communities.

What We Do

Advocacy and Legislation: We work in Olympia to improve water management laws and to stop bills that have the potential to harm rivers and aquifers. We advocate for science-based water policy with local, state, and federal agencies. This work is largely done by collaborating with other stakeholders and agencies to solve water problems. We also host an annual Clean & Abundant Water Lobby Day.

Education & Outreach: Raise public awareness about water scarcity issues, including the impacts of climate change, with the goal of moving people to act to protect water resources. We host Continuing Legal Education and community workshops. We also provide community resources and educational materials on water resources and water law.

Litigation: When our advocacy and collaborative efforts fall short, CELP brings targeted litigation to protect the public's interest in our rivers and aquifers.