Center for Environmental Law & Policy

Based in Seattle, the Center for Environmental Law & Policy is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on Washington's waters. It works to protect, preserve, and restore waterways through education, advocacy, policy reform, and public interest litigation. The organization promotes equitable and sustainable water management, with work informed by tribal treaty rights and a focus on environmental justice. CELP addresses water resource management and preservation throughout Washington State, supporting clean and abundant waters for communities and ecosystems. Its initiatives include legal actions, policy work, education, and community outreach. Founded in 1993, the organization also works with Indigenous Tribes, environmental groups, labor unions, and small communities on water law and environmental issues.