Rep. Mary Dye introduces revised ORCA Plan

OLYMPIA — Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, has introduced an updated version of the House Republican ORCA (Outdoor Recreation and Climate Adaptation) Plan, aiming to address Washington’s pressing climate concerns while expanding opportunities for outdoor recreation.

House Bill 1288, a revision of the ORCA Plan initially introduced in 2022, would utilize revenue from the state’s Climate Commitment Act to mitigate issues such as flooding, wildfires, drought, air quality, and wastewater pollution in Puget Sound.

“The ORCA Plan offers real solutions to protect and improve Washington’s environment,” Dye s...