A sincere thank you is in order for those who participated in GiveBIG with a donation to Friends of Clark County this year. Thanks to your support, we can continue our mission of protecting farms, forests, water, and wildlife and creating safe, vibrant and equitable communities. GiveBIG might be over, but it’s never too late […]
Dear Councilors: My name is Mary Goody. I am writing on behalf of Friends of Clark County and myself as a resident of Clark County. I write to inform you of two matters of importance. The first concerns our legacy forests; and the second regards the NCS funding/land purchase recently discussed with the Department of […]
On April 28th, the majority of the Clark County Council voted to adopt a preferred alternative that needlessly expands urban growth boundaries, destroys prime farmland, and will exacerbate urban sprawl and the climate crisis. We need YOUR help to keep us ready for the fight ahead! The time to give is NOW. We are currently […]
To our supporters who believe in our vision of a flourishing Clark County thriving with local farms, healthy forests, clean water, protected wildlife habitats and neighborhoods that are vibrant and diverse with parks and natural areas accessible to all: On April 28th, the majority of the Clark County Council voted to adopt a preferred alternative […]
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 hundreds of acres of prime agricultural lands and meaningful climate action in Clark County’s Comprehensive Plan Update. Background Clark County is revising its Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, […]
🚨 THIS IS IT: This week is all about the Preferred Alternative hearing for the Comp Plan Update! Decisions made this week by the Clark County Council will dramatically shape our county’s future—for better or for worse. Be sure to take our Urgent Call to Action below for today and Tuesday. Give to FOCC for […]
The hearing for the Clark County Comprehensive Plan Update Preferred Alternative is on Monday, April 27th at 4pm—just 7 days away! We need you to help us advocate for a sustainable future balancing growth, the preservation of prime agricultural land, and meaningful climate action in Clark County. Written comment must be sent by this Friday! […]
Mark your calendars for the Preferred Alternative Hearing for the Comp Plan Update on Monday, April 27th and make sure to take FOCC’s Call to Action below! Your Future, Your Voice: Call to Action for the Clark County Council Hearing on the Preferred Alternative for the Comp Plan Update on Monday, April 27th THIS WEEK’S […]
This is a great week to get caught up on the last two work sessions about the Comp Plan update as well as our more in-depth articles on the Comp Plan and the future of agriculture in Clark County! Summaries and links for the Comp Plan work sessions can be found in our previous Weekly […]
Support SB 5820 Dear Friends and Neighbors, 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 and critical areas near a short-line […]