Washington State's Environmental Justice Task Force, convened by the Governor's Interagency Council on Health Disparities, was established to recommend strategies for reducing environmental health disparities across the state, with a final report due to the legislature and Governor by October 31, 2020. The Task Force focuses on improving health outcomes for communities most severely impacted by environmental hazards, including low-income populations and communities of color. Its work includes developing guidance on community engagement, measurable health disparity goals, and model policies prioritizing vulnerable populations.Open full document
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This page from the Washington State Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities describes the Environmental Justice Task Force, including its purpose, responsibilities, and membership. The Task Force was established by the 2019-2021 biennial operating budget to recommend strategies for incorporating environmental justice principles into state agency actions, with a final report due by October 31, 2020. Membership includes representatives from state agencies, community-based organizations, and labor associations.