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URGENT: Help us Advance the Ecosystem Services Bill (HB 2170 and SB 5999) to Protect Our Legacy Forests and Generate Revenue!

in Climate Change, Farmland & Forests

Watch the video explainer from the Center for Responsible Forestry, read FOCC’s letter to legislators, and then take action using CRF’s call to action! Take Action on the Ecosystem Services Bill FOCC’s Letter Dear legislators, I am writing on behalf of Friends of Clark County, a 501(c)(3) non-profit advocacy organization representing its thousands of supporters […]

URGENT: Help Protect Clark County Resource Lands from Irresponsible Railroad Expansion

in Comprehensive Plan & Growth Management Act, Farmland & Forests, Mining, Railroad, Rivers, Lakes & Aquifers

Support SB 5820 Dear Friends and Neighbors, More good news for Clark County: SB 5820, introduced by Senator Adrian Cortes (D-18th District), is a bill that fixes a serious problem created by SB 5517 in 2017 related to irresponsible railroad expansion. SB 5517 carved out a special exception that allowed industrial development on resource lands […]

What’s on our Radar – Week of February 2nd

in General

Happy Monday! Welcome to Friends of Clark County’s Weekly Radar, where we break down what we are following in Clark County government for the week and highlight opportunities for you to engage. There are many important actions you can take this week regarding the FRDU railroad controversy, forest and stream protection, preserving agricultural land, and […]

WATCH Our January 2026 Forum! Bridging the Gap: Funding Our Parks and Trails

in Comprehensive Plan & Growth Management Act, General, Parks, Trails, & Open Spaces

For those who could make the live session, we deeply appreciate your attendance at our forum about funding our parks and trails in Clark County. It is a hopeful sign that we had such a great showing of local residents who took the time out of their evening for this discussion. Now, let’s turn that […]

What’s on our Radar – Week of January 5th, 2026

in General

REGISTER for Bridging the Gap: Funding Our Parks and Trails. Our first forum of 2026 will be on Thursday, January 22nd from 5 – 6:30 pm. Register and find more information here: https://friendsofclarkcounty.org/save-the-date-for-foccs-january-22nd-parks-forum/ 📣 Your Future, Your Voice: Call to Action for the Clark County Joint Hearing on the Preferred Alternative for the Comp Plan […]

Your Future, Your Voice: Call to Action for the Clark County Joint Hearing on the Preferred Alternative for the Comp Plan Update on January 15th

in Climate Change, Comprehensive Plan & Growth Management Act, Housing & Transportation

Help us advocate for a sustainable future balancing growth, the preservation of prime agricultural land, and meaningful climate action in Clark County. What’s at stake? The loss of over 500 acres of prime agricultural lands and meaningful climate action in Clark County’s Comprehensive Plan Update. What’s happening? Clark County is revising its Comprehensive Growth Management […]

Register for FOCC’s January 22nd Parks Forum!

in Climate Change, Comprehensive Plan & Growth Management Act, Parks, Trails, & Open Spaces

Register for FOCC’s upcoming forum, Bridging the Gap: Funding our Parks and Trails. Our first forum of 2026 will be on Thursday, January 22nd from 5 – 6:30 pm and will be focused on parks in Clark County. Exploring natural places provides renewal, feelings of well-being, and a sense of harmony with the broader community and […]

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