News From Your Friends – Page 7 – Friends of Clark County in SW Washington

February 10, 2025

ACTION NEEDED by February 14th: Write the EPA Urging REAL Accountability for the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad/Eric Temple

in Accountability, Mining, Railroad, Rivers, Lakes & Aquifers

Hey Friends, Friends of Clark County and allies have learned about a proposed settlement between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad (PVJR)/Eric Temple regarding its unlawful destruction of the Curtin Creek and Chelatchie Prairie areas of Clark County. Outrageously, the settlement only proposes a $65,000 penalty on this multimillionaire, which […]

February 1, 2025

WATCH our January 2025 Forum: The Future of Forests and Trees in Clark County in Light of Climate Change

in Climate Change, Farmland & Forests

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, […]

January 11, 2025

SAVE THE DATE AND REGISTER: “The Future of Forests and Trees in Clark County in Light of Climate Change” Forum

in Climate Change, Farmland & Forests, Mining

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. […]

January 2, 2025

Sign on to FOCC’s Upcoming Letter to Clark County Regarding Legacy Forests and DNR Timber Sales

in Climate Change, Farmland & Forests

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 […]

December 30, 2024

FOCC Appeals the Dabbler Timber Sale Alongside Legacy Forest Defense Coalition: See our Joint Press Release!

in Accountability, Climate Change, Farmland & Forests

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 […]

December 18, 2024

Dabbler Update: Taking Responsibility for Our Childrens’ and Grandchildrens’ Future

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

“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 […]

December 17, 2024

Comprehensive Plan Update: Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Alternative Hearing Breakdown

in Climate Change, Comprehensive Plan & Growth Management Act, Farmland & 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 […]

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 […]

December 16, 2024

LAST CHANCE to Support FOCC’s Critical Work this Year

in Events & Fundraising

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 […]

December 2, 2024

FOCC Supports Friends of the Columbia Gorge Against 356th Public Road Dedication Request by Zimmerly Mining

in Accountability, Climate Change, Mining, Rivers, Lakes & Aquifers, Wildlife Habitats

(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, […]