2023 Bullitt Prize Winner Kristina Chu 2023 Bullitt Environmental Prize Winner Examines the Environmental and Health Risks of Urban Community Gardens and Farms SEATTLE – The Bullitt Foundation is awarding the 17th annual Bullitt Environmental Prize to Kristina Chu (they/she), a master’s student at the School of Social Work at the University of Washington. Chu’s work examines the environmental...
Bullitt Trustee Erim Gomez Moves to University of Montana Bullitt Trustee and former Bullitt Prize winner Erim Gomez has accepted a position at the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana, one of the nation's top Wildlife Biology Programs.
The Bullitt Foundation believes that positive environmental impact begins with innovation and partnership. With grant making focused on the Pacific Northwest Emerald Corridor – specifically, the region stretching from Portland, Oregon to Vancouver, British Columbia (bordered by the Cascades on the east) – the Foundation funds projects in four main program areas:
Regional Ecosystem Health
We will emphasize the links between healthy ecosystems, open space, working lands, and vibrant human communities.
Energy, Climate, and Materials
We will work to eliminate the use of fossil fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and transition from toxic materials to inherently safe ones.
Deep Green Buildings
We will promote huge leaps in the built environment to address the needs and conditions of the 21st century.
Resilient Cities, Healthy Communities
We will work to ensure Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver, BC metro areas are equitable, resilient, healthy, and beautiful places to live.
