Our legislative update lets you know about the bills that Friends of Clark County is following in the Washington State Legislature. This is a very short session with two very big problems: State budget deficits due to declining revenues and Concerns about federal spending cuts. We received good news on February 16th that the 2 […]
My first memories are of the Rust Belt. Growing up during Pennsylvania’s socioeconomic nadir left a lasting impression. The despair, resentment, and anger of a citizenry betrayed by the industries and institutions they helped build left an indelible mark. Back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, if hope sprang eternal, those waters never reached the people […]
It’s no secret that Clark County residents love their parks and trails. We cherish our time at any of the 111 parks that lure us into the open space on a sunny afternoon. We appreciate and utilize our many trails that take us along Clark County’s waterways and through its pristine forests. On January 15th […]
In our last newsletter update, the Clark County Agricultural Lands Study and the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) had been published and the development interests were gearing up to promote sprawl. In case you missed it, you can read our previous Comprehensive Plan Update December 2025 here. The Ag Study clearly determined that existing Ag […]
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. You can take action this week regarding the FRDU railroad controversy, get engaged with the Agricultural Advisory Commission, the Comp Plan update, multi-modal […]
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. You can take action this week regarding the FRDU railroad controversy, get engaged with the Comp Plan update, Heritage Farm, what’s going on […]
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. You can take action this week regarding the FRDU railroad controversy, get engaged with parks planning, affordable housing, what’s going on in the […]
In a Clark County public hearing on January 15th, Eric Golemo of the Clark County Development & Engineering Advisory Board (DEAB) testified, saying “…we’ll attract what we plan for. While Clark County used to attract the best and the brightest from the metro area, we’ll now be at risk of becoming a hub for low-income […]
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 […]
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 […]