From Senator Maria Cantwell:

Recognition of the Pacific Northwest Trail, which goes through Skagit County, as a National Scenic Trail has advanced in the US Senate.

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Rick Larsen teamed up to introduce legislation that reauthorizes and expands the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act.

From Senator Maria Cantwell:

Clean Boating Act Protects Washington State Boaters and Preserves Environment
 
Last week, I applauded passage of two pieces of legislation I co-sponsored: the Clean Boating Act of 2008 and a companion bill concerning commercial vessels. 

From Senator Maria Cantwell:

The Offshore Drilling Hoax

Last week I expressed my dismay at President Bush’s short sided decision to overturn a nearly 30 year old executive ban on offshore drilling put in place by President George H.W. Bush. 

From Senator Maria Cantwell:

Introducing Legislation to Curb High Energy and Food Prices

Last week, following a series of hearings where financial experts said that one reason for the recent spikes in food and energy prices may be due to excessive speculation in the commodities market,  I joined Senators Joseph  Lieberman (I-CT)  and Susan Collins (R-ME) and  to introduce the Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008.