The construction of any new large-scale fossil fuel infrastructure businesses in the city of Vancouver has been halted, at least temporarily. That decision was preceded by nearly two hours of public testimony, during which only one citizen spoke out in opposition to the temporary ban. Vancouver Audubon Society submitted written comments and verbal testimony inContinue reading “City of Vancouver Puts Six-Month Hold on New Bulk Fossil Fuel Facilities”
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Protect America’s Seabirds and the Forage Fish They Rely On
Threatened by the effects of climate change, overfishing, and habitat loss, seabird populations around the world have declined by 70 percent since 1950. Seabirds rely on small, schooling fish known as forage fish to eat and to feed their chicks. However, marine forage fish are not protected by federal fisheries management, leaving them vulnerable toContinue reading “Protect America’s Seabirds and the Forage Fish They Rely On”
Staying Vigilant for Vancouver Lake
Vancouver Lake and its associated lowlands are a vital regional asset for migratory birds and other wildlife. It is a major wintering area for waterfowl, with as many as 200,000 birds recorded here at one time. The area hosts the largest number of Sandhill Cranes west of the Cascade Mountains at Cranes Landing. The NationalContinue reading “Staying Vigilant for Vancouver Lake”
Washington Denies Kalama Fracked Gas-to-Methanol Refinery
The Washington Department of Ecology denied permits for a proposal to build the world’s largest fracked gas-to-methanol refinery along the shores of the Columbia River in Kalama on January 19, 2021. Citing significant negative impacts on our climate and Washington’s shorelines, the Department of Ecology denied a key permit required to build and operate theContinue reading “Washington Denies Kalama Fracked Gas-to-Methanol Refinery”
Goldendale Pumped Storage Project Threatens Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Rye Development wants to build a massive pumped storage hydroelectric project along the Columbia River in Klickitat County near the John Day Dam. The Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Project would be the largest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Rye’s plan would excavate two reservoirs: the hilltop reservoir would span 60 acres and theContinue reading “Goldendale Pumped Storage Project Threatens Wildlife & Cultural Resources”
Oppose the Massive Fracked Gas Refinery at Kalama
Comment Period extended to Oct 9 The fracked gas industry wants to build the world’s largest fracked gas-to-methanol refinery in Kalama. The proposed refinery would consume a staggering amount of fracked gas, more than all of Washington’s gas-fired power plants combined. The project would convert the fracked gas to methanol, which would be shipped overseas toContinue reading “Oppose the Massive Fracked Gas Refinery at Kalama”
Federal Judge Rules Administration’s Bird-Killing Policy is Illegal
After Victory, Our Work Is Not Yet Done In a major victory for the National Audubon Society and other conservation groups, a federal judge has overturned the Trump administration’s unprecedented attack on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), and restored its longstanding protections for birds. The court ruled that the MBTA does protect birds fromContinue reading “Federal Judge Rules Administration’s Bird-Killing Policy is Illegal”
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