Raise the Gold Standard for Salmon and Orca

Wild. Beautiful. Awe-inspiring. These words capture the spirit and natural beauty of our beloved state and the incredible diversity of species that call it home. As Washington residents, we have a duty to be stewards of our great landscape. We served as the directors of the Washington state Department of Ecology for 12 of the last 15 years — and have dedicated our careers to protecting, preserving and restoring Washington’s natural resources and environment.

Op-Ed on Seattle Times by Jay J. Manning and Maia D. Bellon