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Aug 22, 2026

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Commission Joins Climate Planning Task Force

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Commission Joins Climate Planning Task Force

The commission appointed Christina Wollman to help develop climate resilience and environmental updates for the Comprehensive Plan and will recruit a second representative. Staff also reported that a $120,000 stormwater capacity grant will fund a companion document intended to clarify stormwater requirements and speed review timelines.

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Briefing

Dec 17, 2025

Commission Recommends $120,000 Stormwater Grant

The Environmental Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council approve Ellensburg’s 2025-2027 stormwater capacity grant agreement, providing $120,000 for stormwater permit compliance and development of local stormwater standards.

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Briefing

Nov 19, 2025

Environmental planning moves forward

Ellensburg’s comprehensive plan update will add a required Climate Chapter, with work guided by a December 2026 deadline. The commission also discussed expanding the 2026 Community Recycling Event, which includes $2,000 in in-kind services.

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Briefing

Oct 15, 2025

Clean energy plan gets favorable recommendation

The Environmental Commission voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approval of Ellensburg’s 2026 Clean Energy Implementation Plan; the City is currently using 91% clean electricity. The Commission also voted 4-0 to select Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group for the 2026 water quality grant. No action was taken on voluntary water conservation.

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Briefing

Sep 17, 2025

Commission Reviews Water Grant Scoring

The commission reviewed a draft scoring rubric for Ellensburg’s water quality grant program after receiving one application, from Mid-Columbia Fisheries. The applicant is scheduled to present its proposal on October 15, 2025.

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