Marr wins top award for environmental work

OLYMPIA ─ One of Washington’s most respected environmental organizations has chosen Sen. Chris Marr, D-Spokane, as its 2008 Legislator of the Year.

Washington Conservation Voters is praising Marr for being a tenacious champion of the environment and standing up to powerful business interests opposed to the state’s Growth Management Act.

Senate Bill 6580, which Marr sponsored, allows local governments to use the Growth Management Act as a tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also provides grants so local governments can create assessment tools and methodologies.

“This piece of legislation is an important step toward achieving what we all want: a strong, healthy state for future generations,” Marr said. “I am grateful for this award and will continue to promote sound environmental policies.”

Marr will be presented with the award October 14, 2008 in Seattle.

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