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March 24, 2025

What’s on our Radar – Week of March 24th, 2025

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Last week: If you missed last week’s Radar, you can get caught up here: https://friendsofclarkcounty.org/whats-on-our-radar-week-of-march-17th-2025/ FOCC wrote a letter in support of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and their recent requests of Clark County, which you can read here: https://friendsofclarkcounty.org/view-foccs-letter-of-support-for-the-bicycle-and-pedestrian-advisory-committee-bpac/ Food Waste Prevention Week: At the Tuesday evening Council meeting, they passed […]

March 16, 2025

What’s on our Radar – Week of March 17th, 2025

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Last week: ICYMI: BIG GOOD NEWS on the Clark County Comp Plan Update. You can check out last week’s Radar for the full rundown, and keep in mind whether you or your organization are interested in writing to the Council in support of their new direction prior to the resolution coming back to them. […]

March 3, 2025

What’s on our Radar – Week of March 3rd, 2025

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Last week: DABBLER VICTORY (but it’s not over yet): For background on this issue, please check out details from our last Call-to-Action here: https://friendsofclarkcounty.org/urgent-dabbler-call-to-action-by-wednesday-february-26th/ We asked folks to show up and support FOCC and Legacy Forest Defense Coalition (LFDC) at the hearing on our motion for a restraining order against the DNR to stop […]

December 16, 2024

FOCC’s Bold Vision for Agriculture in Clark County: View Part of Our Comprehensive Planning Comments to the Clark County Council

in Climate Change, Comprehensive Plan & Growth Management Act, Farmland & Forests, General, Local Food Systems, Responsible Development

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 […]

November 26, 2024

Join the Global Day of Action – GivingTuesday with a Donation to Friends of Clark County!

in Events & Fundraising, General

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 […]

October 22, 2024

Thank you for attending Dinner with Friends 2024 and see the highlights!

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On a cool Sunday afternoon in the middle of September, Friends of Clark County hosted 83 guests for dinner at the scenic Coyote Ridge Ranch in La Center for its annual fundraiser. Highlights included excellent music from the Misty Mamas, a delicious salmon dinner and full table catered by Hector Hinojosa’s Foody Blues, and outstanding auction […]

September 24, 2024

Become a Friends of Clark County Board Member

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Hello Friends, There is a lot to fight for in Clark County, especially as we move through the once-in-a-decade Comprehensive Plan Update process (due in 2025) that is currently underway. While we make the most out of our small Board and dedicated volunteers, we are working to build out our team for […]

August 15, 2024

WATCH: Returning to Local Food Production in the Era of Climate Change – FOCC’s August 2024 Forum Recording Available Now!

in Climate Change, Comprehensive Plan & Growth Management Act, Farmland & Forests, General, Local Food Systems

For those who could make the live session, we deeply appreciate your attendance at our forum about returning to local food production in the era 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, […]

May 19, 2024

Once in a Decade: Clark County’s Comprehensive Plan Update

in Climate Change, Comprehensive Plan & Growth Management Act, Farmland & Forests, General, Housing & Transportation, Parks, Trails, & Open Spaces

Photo from Clark County government In addition to the Site Specific Requests, which are a major priority and focus for Friends of Clark County, The Comprehensive Plan Update has been underway at the County. Population and Employment Allocation: The County has been addressing this phase of the Comp Plan for some time, with hearings and […]