For those who could make the live session, we deeply appreciate your attendance at our forum about the future of forests and trees in light of climate change. 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, […]
Forum Date and Time: Thursday, January 30th from 5 – 6:30 pm Pacific Time Location: Remote Only via Zoom. Register via Eventbrite here. Description: Join Friends of Clark County for a panel discussion on the importance of preserving and growing our forests, as well as implementing a plan to plant and maintain our tree canopy. […]
Letter to Clark County Regarding Comments on the DNR Trust Lands Timber Sales in Clark County My name is Mary Goody and I am a Board Member writing on behalf of Friends of Clark County (FOCC), a local non-profit environmental advocacy organization representing its thousands of supporters who are residents of Clark County, WA. Last […]
Legacy Forest Defense Coalition Friends of Clark County December 30, 2024 For Immediate Release Environmental Organizations File Lawsuit to Halt Dabbler Timber Sale in Clark County Legacy Forest Defense Coalition and Friends of Clark County filed a lawsuit last week in Superior Court, alleging multiple violations by the Washington State Department […]
“Do you remember when you were a child? Did you care? Did you ever want to be this when you grew up?!” – questions asked by a member of the public to the Board of Natural Resources and outgoing Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz, after they voted to proceed with timber sales of legacy forests […]
What is the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Comprehensive Plan Update and what was this hearing about? Clark County and its cities are updating their comprehensive plans. The land use alternatives proposed for the cities and the county will be evaluated as part of the Environmental Impact Statement for Clark County’s Comp Plan […]
Our Bold Vision for Agriculture in Clark County *Not included in its entirety are FOCC’s full comments, including a 23-page executive summary of legal and advocacy arguments, 5 packets containing 6 additional letters, soil maps, photos, and other supplementary documentation sent to Clark County for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement alternatives hearing for the Comprehensive […]
Dear FOCC supporters, We are immensely grateful for your support and involvement over this past year. As we come to a close of 2024, Friends of Clark County looks forward to the new year with hope and renewed determination. There are many needs facing our community right now and we need your help to address […]
(Photo from Friends of the Columbia Gorge) For a brief background on this issue, read the Columbian’s coverage here. Read Friends of the Columbia Gorge’s history of Zimmerly’s egregious and illegal behavior here. Continue reading to review Friends of Clark County’s public comment submitted for the 356th Avenue road dedication decision: Friends of Clark County, […]
At Friends of Clark County, we envision a flourishing Clark County thriving with local farms, healthy forests, clean water, protected wildlife habitats, and neighborhoods that are vibrant with natural areas accessible to all. This giving season, we are reminded that our work to achieve this vision relies on community support and acts of generosity. We’re […]