About the Center for the Environment

The Center for the Environment

Launched in 2003, WPC’s Center for the Environment focuses on free-market solutions to environmental issues. It brings balance to the environmental debate and promotes the concept that human progress and prosperity work in a free economy to protect the environment. It is a resource for Northwest residents concerned about the environment and is a clearing-house for academic research from other think tanks and institutions. The Center for the Environment offers a unique and innovative perspective on environmental policy. Along with Policy Brief, Policy Notes, Legislative Memos, and Opinion Editorials, the Center also issues a regular monthly  publication called "Environmental Watch."

Director Todd Myers

Todd Myers is the Director of WPC's Center for the Environment. He formerly served as Director of Communications for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, and was Director of Public Relations for the Seattle SuperSonics and Director of Public Affairs for the Seattle Mariners. He has a Masters Degree from the University of Washington and has been with the Policy Center since 2004.

Brandon Houskeeper, Policy Analyst

Brandon Houskeeper joined the Washington Policy Center in the fall of 2007 as the Director of WashingtonVotes.org and as a general policy analyst providing research and support on a variety of issues. Before joining the WPC, Brandon served as the Government Affairs Director for a professional home builders association bringing with him over six years of experience and understanding of the legislative process at the state and local level.  Brandon earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Washington.

Contact Information

For questions or for more information from the Center for the Environment please e-mail  tmyers@washingtonpolicy.org or bhouskeeper@washingtonpolicy.org.