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Get Engaged

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

– Margaret Mead, Anthropologist 

 

 

Thank You for Engaging.

Friends of Clark County are indeed a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens who are helping to shape Clark County and influence growth and development policy decisions that will protect the landscape and resources we all love.  We are the only organization in Clark County who is effectively standing up for smart growth by defending the Growth Management Act.

Join us in our mission to help make Clark County an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.  There are many ways to engage and your voice matters now more than ever. We welcome your civic engagement.

Get Engaged

Here are Some Helpful links to help you:

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Clark County

https://www.clark.wa.gov/

Clark County Council

https://www.clark.wa.gov/councilors

For information on Clark County Council meetings

https://www.clark.wa.gov/the-grid

Clark County Council Calendar

https://www.clark.wa.gov/calendar

Clark County Planning Commission

https://www.clark.wa.gov/community-planning/planning-commission

Cities of Clark County

Battle Ground              www.cityofbg.org/

Camas                         www.cityofcamas.us/

LaCenter                      www.ci.lacenter.wa.us/

Ridgefield                    https://ridgefieldwa.us/

Vancouver                   https://www.cityofvancouver.us/

Washougal                  https://www.cityofwashougal.us/

Yacolt                          https://www.townofyacolt.com/

Find out your neighborhood association – a good way to stay informed on development issues in your neighborhood.  https://www.clark.wa.gov/county-manager/neighborhood-association-directory

STATE GOVERNMENT

Growth Management Hearings Board www.gmhb.wa.gov/

Department of Commerce administers the state Growth Management Act. http://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/growth-management/periodic-update/

Department of Commerce: Growth Management Services – The go-to resource for guidebooks, grants, training, and other resources to help jurisdictions comply with GMA

Department of Commerce: A Short Course on Local Planning – Very helpful online resources and in-person training courses on most aspects of local planning in Washington, including a downloadable guidebook and a series of short videos.

RESEARCH

SightlineInstitute  

Founded in 1993, Sightline Institute is committed to making the Northwest a global model of sustainability, with strong communities, a green economy, and a healthy environment. We work to promote smart policy ideas and monitor the region’s progress towards sustainability.

http://www.sightline.org/

RURAL SPRAWL IN METROPOLITAN PORTLAND

A comparison of growth management in Oregon and Washington

http://www.sightline.org/research_item/rural-sprawl-in-metropolitan-portland/