Washington Catholic Bishops Call for Plan to Care for Creation and the Common Good in the Lower Snake River Region
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On November 3, 2022, the Washington State Catholic Conference, representing Washington State’s five Catholic bishops, called on policymakers to develop a comprehensive plan for the Lower Snake River region that protects creation, serves the common good, and addresses the decline of salmon populations and the resulting impact on the spiritual lifeways of the Northwest’s Original Peoples. Echoing Pope Francis in Laudato Si’, the bishops emphasized that Indigenous communities should be principal dialogue partners in shaping a plan that respects treaty rights, supports those who live and work in the region, and promotes responsible stewardship of the environment.
The full statement in both English and Spanish can be found below:
