July Update: Statewide Drought, PNW Climate Week and Save the Dates!
Dear Friends,
July is here summer is in full swing and we are not resting! Thank you for your ongoing support. Here are a few important updates for you:
Hope to connect with you soon!
Chris Wilke, Executive Director
Climate Week Event Alert:
Understanding Climate Impacts on PNW Water
Connecting Climate Change to Local Water Realities
Tuesday, July 14
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Part of PNW Climate Week, this in-person symposium will connect regional climate science with the water challenges already our region. We'll explore how rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, declining snowpack, and climate variability—including the growing El Niño event—are reshaping the timing and availability of water across the region. Presentations will examine drought, flooding, streamflow, water quality, and the cascading consequences for drinking water, agriculture, salmon and aquatic ecosystems, frontline communities, and environmental justice.
The symposium will also highlight how communities are responding to these interconnected challenges and what stronger, more equitable water resilience can look like in practice.
Space is limited! Register Here: Up Time Technology has detected a possible fraud attempt from "click.actionnetwork.org" claiming to be
Statewide Drought Response
Washington's Water Future Process Unfolding
Next Public Input Session: August 4
(Photo: CELP -Yakima River 2025)
Governor Ferguson and Department of Ecology Declared a fourth-straight year of Drought and statewide scope on April XX and on May XX he announced the new initiative Washington's Water Future.
Stakeholder input is actively being collected and legislative actions next year are possible. Upcoming Public Information and Stakeholder Input Session on August 4.
CELP is engaging in this process and has criticized the fragmented the current top-down approach, which divides different stakeholder groups. Contact Chris at cwilke@celp.org if you'd like to get involved
Save the Date #1:
CELP Celebrate Waters and Ralph Johnson Water Hero Award ceremony
will take place on October 15, 2026 at Ivar's Salmon House in Seattle, WA. 6pm - 9pm
2026 is our 30th year as a registered charity and 501(c)(3) non-profit - though our roots go back further!
Come help us celebrate, connect and honor our water heroes!
Tickets :$75
Sponsorship opportunities available!
Registration coming soon!
Save the Date #2: Snake River Flotilla!
September 11-12 Lewiston, ID
On behalf of Nimíipuu Protecting the Environment, we’re excited to invite you to the 2026 Free the Snake Flotilla, on Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12 at Hells Gate State Park (Lewiston, ID)! Join us as we rally on the water for a free-flowing lower Snake River and take meaningful action towards Columbia Basin salmon recovery.
This year's event will begin Friday evening with dinner, live music, and an outdoor film screening along the banks of the Snake River. The flotilla will launch Saturday morning from the Asotin Boat Ramp to Hells Gate State Park, where we will gather for a salmon lunch, partner tabling, a powerful program of speakers, and activities to help get out the vote this election for our lands, waters, and salmon this election season.
Click here for more information and to RSVP!
All are welcome to this free community gathering! Together, we can inspire the change that’s needed to heal the Snake River. We hope to see you there.
Contact us if you'd like to help organize a paddle team or volunteer at the CELP table: cwilke@celp.org
Website Security Update:
Please note that we are doing an emergency security update to the CELP website this week and next and there may be interruptions.
Feel free to contact us at (206) 829-8299 or development@celp.org
Website Security Update:
Please note that we are doing an emergency security update to the CELP website this week and next and there may be interruptions.
Feel free to contact us at (206) 829-8299 or development@celp.org
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