News From Your Friends – Page 13 – Friends of Clark County in SW Washington

May 23, 2023

An Observer’s View of Growth Management in Clark County

in Comprehensive Plan & Growth Management Act, Position Statements & Policy Recommendations, Responsible Development

Clark County has been involved with growth management since the mid-1990’s. In the first Community Framework Plan(1993), surveys were conducted that allowed citizens to express their preferred approaches to growth. They were identified in a “Hometown” concept, expressing the following: Preservation of open space; A compact development pattern with employment, shopping, and a choice of […]

May 23, 2023

The Great Migration is Underway!

in Position Statements & Policy Recommendations, Wildlife Habitats

Millions of birds are flying across our night skies each night on their great migration north – traveling the Pacific flyway to their summer homes. Audubon societies across the country are encouraging residents to go “Lights Out” in order to ensure that birds aren’t thrown off their migratory path by light pollution. Outdoor lighting can […]

May 23, 2023

GiveBIG Spring Photo Contest Winner

in Events & Fundraising

Our first GiveBIG was a success! Thanks to the Board match, we raised over $5,000. We appreciate every single donor; for it is folks like you who will stand up with us for the sound land use policies we need. The Spring photo contest winner, a 25 year Clark County resident originally from Eugene Oregon, Lisa Henry […]

May 23, 2023

Helping Kids Plant Their Own Seeds of Responsible Growth

in Events & Fundraising

Well they were technically Sunflower and Zinnia seeds provided by the great MoMo Flower Farm, but one can hope! The 30th anniversary of the Clark Public Utilities Home & Garden Idea Fair was a success and we were happy to be a part of it. The show featured over 150 vendors, plant sales, beautiful landscape […]

May 23, 2023

Pollinator Festival 2023

in Events & Fundraising

Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 10 AM to 4 PM Family-friendly, free outdoor event complete with a farmers’ market. Festival visitors will be able to talk with pollinator experts, identify native bees, pick up pollinator-friendly plants and seeds and tour on-site gardens. Clark Public Utilities Operations Center 8600 NE 117th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98662

March 18, 2023

FOCC Recommends a Complete Moratorium on Development in the 179th St. Access and Management Plan Area

in Comprehensive Plan & Growth Management Act, Farmland & Forests, Housing & Transportation, Parks, Trails, & Open Spaces, Position Statements & Policy Recommendations, Responsible Development, Wildlife Habitats

In 2020, 2200 acres of land near the Clark County Fairgrounds was added to the Vancouver Urban Growth Boundary. This historically rural community is home to farms, forests, wetlands, and creeks where salmon spawn. The area is now rapidly developing and area residents, many of whom have been fighting against urban development for nearly 20 […]

March 18, 2023

Forum: Land Use Planning & Us

in Comprehensive Plan & Growth Management Act, Events & Fundraising

FOCC had a wonderful turnout on Feb 23 to our GMA forum, Land Use Planning & Us. If you missed it, you can view the full recording here. For links to the resources meantioned within in the Forum, click here. Thank you for all that joined us to create such a lively forum! Submitted by Lea […]

March 18, 2023

Prologis Park Update – March 2023

in Climate Change, General, Responsible Development

Just before the winter holidays, friends at LULAC notified Alliance for Community Engagement (ACE) about a large new warehouse called Prologis Park planned for the Fruit Valley Neighborhood (FVN). FVN residents hadn’t heard about Prologis Park, and the proposed warehouse’s public comment period was set to end Dec. 29th, 2022. Can you say hot potato? […]

March 18, 2023

Heritage Farm Update – March 2023

in Farmland & Forests, Parks, Trails, & Open Spaces

The “78th Street Heritage Farm” (“Farm”) as it is now known began its life as a settlement for unpaid property taxes by the Anderson Family (of Sara J. Anderson fame, school, etc.). A total of 100 acres turned over to Clark County by Mr. & Mrs. Anderson in 1871 was divided into the current ~80 […]

March 18, 2023

Mining in Clark County – March 2023

in Mining, Position Statements & Policy Recommendations, Rivers, Lakes & Aquifers, Wildlife Habitats

Washougal Pit Cathy Morton, Steigerwald Refuge Steward The Washougal Pit has been the object of debate for years. Currently, owner Judith Zimmerly and operator Nutter Corp, are seeking permits from Clark County land use to conduct surface mining and material processing. This is being reviewed by the county. This location is within the Columbia River […]