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.
Here are Some Helpful links to help you:
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Clark County
Clark County Council
https://www.clark.wa.gov/councilors
For information on Clark County Council meetings
https://clark.wa.gov/councilors/clark-county-council-meetings
Clark County Council Calendar
Clark County Planning Commission
https://www.clark.wa.gov/community-planning/planning-commission
Cities of Clark County
Battle Ground https://www.cityofbg.org/
Camas https://www.cityofcamas.us/
LaCenter https://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://clark.wa.gov/county-manager/neighborhood-association-directory
STATE GOVERNMENT
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.
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/