by Ralph Bloemers | May 14, 2018 | Public Lands News
Since the 1970s, Mt. Hood Meadows has sought to build a destination resort on the North side of Mt. Hood near Cooper Spur. Local citizens, conservation groups, recreation clubs and communities around Mt. Hood have repeatedly opposed these efforts. After decades of...
by Ralph Bloemers | May 7, 2018 | Climate News, Land Use News
For over a decade, Crag has been working with local communities to hold the line against new fossil fuel terminals and pipelines along the Oregon Coast, including in Coos Bay and the lower Columbia River estuary. Even though the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission...
by Ralph Bloemers | Sep 21, 2017 | Features, Public Lands News
Crag Law Center has worked since our founding to protect the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest. Our forests provide clean drink water, homes for wildlife, inspirational recreational opportunities and carbon storage critical to a stable climate. Forests and...
by Ralph Bloemers | Dec 5, 2016 | Climate Justice News, Features
Back in May 2011, youth from around the world filed lawsuits seeking remedies against state and federal governments for failing to take action to combat the climate crisis. As part of this worldwide movement, Crag has been representing two young women here in Oregon...
by Ralph Bloemers | May 10, 2016 | Features, Public Lands News
With balanced state forest management at risk, groups step up to represent diverse interests, and file motion to intervene and join in State’s motion to dismiss. Albany, Oregon; May 10, 2016 – Wild Salmon Center, Pacific Rivers, Association of Northwest...