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LEAVENWORTH, WA – On Friday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined Chelan County leaders, environmental advocates, and a former U.S. Forest Service employee on a hike in the Enchantments Wilderness Area. During their visit, Congresswoman Schrier and local leaders collected litter on the trail, seeing firsthand the deteriorating conditions in the area that have threatened the environment, visitor safety, conservation efforts, and local economies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) in introducing the Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program (NW VIP) Act, bipartisan legislation that would restore and protect wetland habitats and species in the Pacific Northwest. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ron Wyden (D-OR).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D.
Letter follows Labor Day incident where individuals were arrested in the middle of the night while camping at Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, 4 of 5 are still being held at Tacoma NW ICE Detention Cen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined Washington state’s entire Congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance to help families recover and repair damage due to the devastating wildfires that swept through Central and Eastern Washington from July 23 through August 31.
The Chelan County Board of Commissioners are urging the county's Congressional members to dramatically improve the response, mitigation, and restoration of federal land ravaged by wildfires and flooding.
Brad Hawkins, Shon Smith, and Kevin Overbay sent a 3-point letter earlier this month outlining the impacts to communities, natural resources, and the local economy, which have been severe and will require long-term recovery.
Washington Congress members shared their public support in shifting how the federal government approaches fighting wildfires following a letter calling for changes from Chelan County Commissioners.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA-08) joined Washington state’s Congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for an expedited Emergency Declaration for the devastating wildfires sweeping through Central and Eastern Washington state.
LEAVENWORTH, WA – On Friday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined local leaders, emergency responders, outdoor enthusiasts, and volunteers to discuss the impacts of the Trump Administration’s cuts to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) on the Enchantments Wilderness Area.