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16 active chapters in Washington
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Bellevue
Bellevue
Kirkland
Kirkland, Kenmore, Bothell, Redmond, and Woodinville
North Seattle
Seattle
Olympia
Olympia
Palouse
Moscow Idaho and Pullman Washington
Skagit
Anacortes, WA
Snohomish
Snohomish County
South Seattle
Seattle, WA
Tacoma
Tacoma
Tri-cities
Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick
Vancouver
Cities: Vancouver, Camas, Ridgefield, Woodland, and Battle Ground Counties: Clark and Cowlitz
Wenatchee Valley
Wenatchee
Whatcom County
Bellingham
Whidbey Island
Whidbey Island
Yakima
Yakima
Washington CCLers in action
Celebrating clean power and community outreach on Sun Day
Many CCL chapters conducted outreach on Sun Day, a nationwide day of action celebrating and educating people about the power of clean energy.
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Climate Caucus sends letter to leadership urging cooperation on permitting reform
This letter from 13 Republicans and 13 Democrats delivers an important message and will advance the conversation on permitting reform.
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Snapshots of CCL’s Earth Day 2023
During April 2023, CCL chapters held 837 outreach events, welcoming nearly twice our average number of monthly volunteer joins for 2023.
Read more2025 Washington stats
4,350
Contacts with Legislators
58
Lobby meetings
81
Media publications
44
Outreach Events
Meet the Washington State Coordinators
Washington State Coordinator
Ellie Gittelman
Ellie is a retired CPA from Mercer Island. With 3 children and 1.5 grandchildren, she wants to do what she can to keep our climate stable. In her spare time, she enjoys sailing with her husband, hosting family and friends, rowing, and doing puzzles of all kinds.
Washington State Coordinator
Gwen Hanson
Gwen is a solo family physician. She enjoys mentoring middle and high school student CCL volunteers, playing chamber music, and using public transit and her bike to get around. She and her husband Eric have 3 daughters and 2 grandchildren.
Washington State Coordinator
Mike Kelly
Mike is the retired founder of a tech consulting business. He lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Mike enjoys biking, hiking and skiing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a CCL chapter in Washington?
Fill out the join form, and we’ll connect you with your closest local chapter automatically based on your zip code. A volunteer from your local chapter will reach out to let you know when their next meeting is being held and how you can start to get involved.
What will I do as a volunteer with CCL Washington?
As a volunteer, you might get involved in any of these types of activities:
- Meet with your Senators, your Representative, and their staff about climate solutions.
- Write and speak about climate solutions in your local newspaper and to local journalists
- Talk about climate solutions to your community through local events and presentations.
- Educate and engage your local leaders so they can speak up in support of climate solutions.
- Organize your local CCL chapter to keep volunteers active, inspired, and effective.
When you sign up and get connected with your local chapter, your Group Leader will get to know you and help you find meaningful activities that fit with your skills and interests.
Can I participate if there isn’t a chapter in my part of Washington?
Absolutely. Many Washington volunteers participate from areas without a nearby chapter — you can dial into CCL’s national meetings on Zoom, take monthly actions from home, or volunteer with one of CCL’s national Action Teams.
We can also support you with all the training and information you need to start a chapter in your area.
What lawmakers does CCL Washington meet with?
CCL’s mission is focused on advancing effective climate solutions at the federal level, so your local chapter meets with Washington’s representatives and senators in the U.S. Congress.
What are the top climate issues in Washington?
Wildfires are a regular problem in Washington State. We have 27 fires burning in the state as of mid-August 2026 and this is no longer atypical. Areas far from the fires can be heavily impacted by the smoke, making it hard for even healthy people to work or recreate outside at times. Our precipitation pattern is shifting to more rain and less snow. Heavy rains contribute to landslide and flood risks while lower snowpack in the mountains as winters warm leads to drought conditions in the summer. Hydropower from Bonneville Power Authority and other dams is threatened as flows reduce. Washington is a coastal state and ocean acidification is impacting our commercial and tribal fisheries.