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 5 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update Week of Feb 9 – 13, 2026 It was a whirlwind weekend in the Washington State Legislature, as fiscal committees heard… Continue Reading Week 5 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

On: February 16, 2026

In: Bills, Featured, State Legislature

Week 4 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update Week of Feb 2 – 6, 2026 The Washington State Legislature has now passed the first major cutoff of the session,… Continue Reading Week 4 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

On: February 9, 2026

In: Bills, Featured, State Legislature

Week 3 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update Week of January 26-30, 2026 The third week of the 2026 Washington State Legislative Session marked a transition in the legislative… Continue Reading Week 3 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

On: February 1, 2026

In: Bills, Featured, State Legislature

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