Environmental Justice Council
Providing recommendations and guidance to the state on implementing environmental justice requirements, identifying overburdened communities, and tracking progress toward increasing health equity and ensuring environmental justice throughout Washington. Providing recommendations on development and implementation of climate programs, including programs funded from carbon revenues.
Policy Area
Natural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments
16
Total Board Positions
16
Public Disclosure Required?
No
Senate Confirmation Required?
No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits
4 year term, 2 year term for youth representative
Board Requirements
The environmental justice council is established to advise covered agencies on incorporating environmental justice into agency activities.
