Advocacy

Advocacy is an activity by an individual or group that aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social institutions. Advocacy includes activities and publications to influence public policy, laws and budgets by using facts, their relationships, the media, and messaging to educate government officials and the public. Advocacy can include many activities that a person or organization undertakes including media campaigns, public speaking, commissioning and publishing research. Lobbying (often by lobby groups) is a form of advocacy where a direct approach is made to legislators on a specific issue or specific piece of legislation. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advocacy)

Week 2 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update Week of January 19 – 23, 2026 Week two of the 2026 short legislative session was marked by intense activity as… Continue Reading Week 2 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

On: January 26, 2026

In: Bills, Featured, State Legislature

Week 1 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update Week of January 12 – 16, 2026 Welcome to the first week of the 2026 Washington State Legislative Session. Lawmakers have… Continue Reading Week 1 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

On: January 19, 2026

In: Bills, Featured, State Legislature

WACD testified in opposition to HB 2154

WACD testified in opposition to HB 2154 On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, WACD Executive Director Tom Salzer testified in opposition to House Bill 2154 titled:… Continue Reading WACD testified in opposition to HB 2154Continue Reading

On: January 16, 2026

In: Bills, Farmland

No Surprises in Elections Study

Reflections on WSIPP Study By Ryan Baye The long-awaited study by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy on conservation district elections was released on… Continue Reading No Surprises in Elections StudyContinue Reading

On: July 2, 2025

In: Advocacy, Elections, Featured

Imagine of the Washington State Capitol Building in the evening

Report Published on Conservation District Elections

Conservation District Elections in Washington State: Final Report The Washington State Institute for Public Policy published their findings on the current cost of elections in… Continue Reading Report Published on Conservation District ElectionsContinue Reading

On: June 27, 2025

In: Elections, Featured, State Legislature

Legislative Update – May Update on 2025 Session

Washington State Legislative Update Governor Ferguson Budget Bill Signing Press Conference The 2025 legislative session has officially concluded in full, with the post-session bill signing… Continue Reading Legislative Update – May Update on 2025 SessionContinue Reading

On: May 27, 2025

In: Advocacy, Budget, Featured, State Agencies, State Legislature

FY 25-27 State Budget Takeaways

FY 25-27 Takeaways This will be the page where WACD staff will post information as we review the 1336 page operating budget and 530 page… Continue Reading FY 25-27 State Budget TakeawaysContinue Reading

On: April 29, 2025

In: Advocacy, Bills, Budget, State Agencies, State Legislature

Week 15 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update Week of April 21-27, 2025 The 2025 Washington State legislative session has been one of the most tumultuous and emotionally charged… Continue Reading Week 15 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

On: April 28, 2025

In: Advocacy, Budget, Featured, State Agencies, State Legislature

Week 14 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update Week of April 14 – 18, 2025 The Opposite House floor cutoff on Wednesday came and went quietly, leaving many policy… Continue Reading Week 14 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

On: April 21, 2025

In: Advocacy, Budget, Featured, State Agencies, State Legislature

HB 1488 on rates and charges moves to the Governor

HB 1488 on rates and charges moves to the Governor WACD is very pleased to report that on April 18th, the House concurred with Senate… Continue Reading HB 1488 on rates and charges moves to the GovernorContinue Reading

On: April 18, 2025

In: Bills, Featured, Rates and Charges