Projects

NEDC has many ongoing projects, and here are just a few.

Air and Water

NEDC’s Air and Water groups consist of members working together to address water and air quality concerns facing the Pacific Northwest. We comment on NPDES permit applications, monitor state and federal agency compliance with environmental laws, conduct legal research in support of NEDC actions, and regularly engage in litigation to clean up degraded waters. NEDC is also one of the only organizations in the state working to address pollution from factory farms and industrial stormwater, as well as regularly challenging underprotective state-issued pollution discharge permits.

Lands and Wildlife

NEDC’s Lands and Wildlife group focuses on protecting the wildlands and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest. The Lands and Wildlife group focuses on areas of concern, educates students so they are effective natural resource advocates, and combines NEDC’s legal tools with grassroots knowledge. Group members have participated in an exceptionally wide variety of projects over the years. Recent projects have included commenting on numerous timber sales and their associated administrative appeals, mining projects, grazing permits, proposed ski area expansions, and a multi-state off-road vehicle trail.