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Crag Protects Sensitive Riparian Habitat in the Ochoco National Forest
Crag protects sensitive riparian areas in the Ochoco National Forest from logging in the Forest Service’s Black Mountain project.
Dredging Permits Denied for Jordan Cove Fracked Gas Terminal
On May 4, 2021, the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals reversed two local dredging permits for the fledgling Jordan Cove LNG project citing impacts to the Coos Bay Estuary. This marks the 8th local permit that LUBA has overturned for the project. Crag successfully appealed the two permits on behalf of Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition.
Light ahead for our environmental justice work
Light ahead for our environmental justice work by Allison Milionis | Apr 29, 2021 Nearly 30 years ago, President Clinton signed an executive order directing federal agencies to “identify and address” adverse environmental impacts from federal projects on vulnerable communities. However, because it wasn’t a law, communities didn’t have legal recourse to fight if federal […]
Charlie Plybon, Surfrider
CRAG LAW CENTER – WHO WE ARE
Crag is a client-focused law center that supports community efforts to protect and sustain the Pacific Northwest’s natural legacy. Implementing a unique model of legal aid for the environment, Crag balances the scales of justice by offering our clients free or low cost legal services in combination with assistance on campaign strategies, communications, community organizing and media relations.
Crag Protects Sensitive Riparian Habitat in the Ochoco National Forest
Crag protects sensitive riparian areas in the Ochoco National Forest from logging in the Forest Service’s Black Mountain project.
Dredging Permits Denied for Jordan Cove Fracked Gas Terminal
On May 4, 2021, the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals reversed two local dredging permits for the fledgling Jordan Cove LNG project citing impacts to the Coos Bay Estuary. This marks the 8th local permit that LUBA has overturned for the project. Crag successfully appealed the two permits on behalf of Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition.
Victory Over Fracked Gas Power Plant
In the face of sustained public pressure and multiple legal challenges, Perennial-WindChaser LLC has abandoned its plan to build a new fracked gas power plant in Umatilla County, OR.
This is a huge win for our climate—if constructed, Perennial’s fracked gas plant would have been one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the State of Oregon.
Another Victory against Jordan Cove LNG for Coasts, Communities, and the Climate
On February 8th, 2021 Crag won another historic victory against the proposed Jordan Cove liquified natural gas export terminal and fracked gas pipeline in Southern Oregon.
LUBA delivers another blow to Jordan Cove LNG
Victory for Roosevelt Elk – Chiloquin, Oregon
Glamping Proposal Along the White Salmon River Stalled
In October 2020, Crag and other conservation groups successfully petitioned for Klickitat County to reconsider Under Canvas’s permit application to build a glamping resort along the Wild & Scenic White Salmon River.
Crag Thwarts Forest Service Illegal Old-Growth Sale in the Klamath National Forest
Facing litigation that Crag filed on behalf of three conservation groups, the Forest Service withdrew its controversial and illegal approval of a timber sale threatening old-growth forests and cold water tributaries of the Klamath River in Klamath National Forest.
Protections for Tongass National Forest Spark Hope
The repeal of a Trump-era rule allowing development in the Tongass offers hope for the future of the Alaska rainforest.
Lovel Pratt, Friends of the San Juans
In this edition of Client Voices I interviewed Lovel Pratt, the Marine Protection and Policy Director at Friends of the San Juans.
Big Day for Youth Climate Case
What happened in the courtroom on June 25 could prove pivotal in advancing the historical lawsuit.
How Crag Took On Government Injustice – and Won
Crag represented the Rosemere Neighborhood Association in an environmental justice lawsuit against the EPA, securing a landmark victory that continues to help organizations challenge discrimination under Title VI.
More climate change cases are coming
The number of cases against big polluters has nearly doubled in three years and we’ll likely see even more in the next decade.
Closing the Gap
Summer intern Noah Tobias dives into the history and future of Crag’s Emerging Leaders program.
Eelgrass: Protecting Oregon’s Underwater Meadows
Seagrasses are key to healthy estuarine ecosystems and play an important role in combating climate change . We need to engage elected officials and environmental management boards to ensure that these important resources remain undisturbed.
Protecting forests for the preservation of all species
On National Endangered Species Day it’s important to remember that protecting our forests is essential to saving plants and animals from extinction.
PNW wildfires are now a year-round event
There are many reasons for the increasing number of wildfires. Year-round outreach, education and dialogue about wildfires can help us better protect communities and the health of our forests.
Light ahead for our environmental justice work
Light ahead for our environmental justice work by Allison Milionis | Apr 29, 2021 Nearly 30 years ago, President Clinton signed an executive order directing federal agencies to “identify and address” adverse environmental impacts from federal projects on vulnerable communities. However, because it wasn’t a law, communities didn’t have legal recourse to fight if federal […]
Charlie Plybon, Surfrider
Listen to Courtney’s Earth Day interview on KBOO
Crag Executive Director Courtney Johnson sat down with Nat Moon of KBOO Community Radio. Take a listen to their 20 minute conversation about the important work done by coalitions and communities against polluting industries, and the role Crag plays in supporting these groups.
Native Fish Society: A Tale of Two Conservationists
Allie Rosenbluth, Rogue Climate
Stop B2H Coalition
n this edition of Client Voices, I interviewed Jim and Fuji Kreider, founders of the Stop B2H Coalition, a grassroots organization based in La Grande, OR.
Where are they now? Kady Davis
Where Are They Now Daniel Timmons
Earth Day 2020 Reflections
Patricia Donohue was 20 years old on the first Earth Day in 1970. In this essay, she reflects on what led to the environmental movement, what we’ve achieved and what more we need to do.
Carl Annala: A different type of Crag visionary
When I first met Carl Annala he was high up on a ladder, shielded from the morning sun by a wide-brimmed hat, intently painting his mural on the side of Crag’s office.
Suzanne Moulton: Wildly Creative!
Legal Aid for the Environment Since 2001
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