Coastal Law Project Victories
Communities, Climate, The Wild
Victory! The End to Jordan Cove LNG
Victory! The end to Jordan Cove LNG2021After more than 15 years of community organizing, the Jordan Cove LNG export terminal and fracked gas pipeline project is dead. Company Asks Federal Agency to...
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.
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
Land Use Board of Appeals Delivers Another Blow to Jordan Cove LNG2020Local land use permits overturned for LNG export terminal in Oregon On December 22, 2020, the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals...
New Setback for Jordan Cove LNG Export Terminal
On July 17, 2020, the Land Use Board of Appeals overturned the City of North Bend’s land use permit that would have allowed the controversial Jordan Cove LNG export facility and pipeline to go forward.
City of Warrenton Denies Permits for Oregon LNG
From 2011 to 2016, Crag worked with both Columbia Riverkeeper and Oregon Shores to challenge and ultimately defeat the Warrenton LNG export project because of potential risks to the community and endangered salmon.
FERC Denies Permit for Jordan Cove LNG
In March of 2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) denied applications for Jordan Cove LNG and Pacific Connector Pipeline to operate a major LNG export facility in Coos Bay, a project that Crag and Oregon Shores Coalition have opposed for years.
Sand Lake Estuary Preserved For Generations To Come
After years of effort, Crag secured the integration of Sand Lake Estuary into Oregon’s State Park system, where it will remain protected for years to come.
Oregon Adopts Plan for Marine Renewable Energy
In January 2013, Crag assisted local organizations and coastal communities in cooperation with the State of Oregon to secure protections for culturally and environmentally vital areas of Oregon’s coast and identify areas appropriate for marine renewable energy research and development.
Crook River Destination Resort Rejected by LUBA
Crag saved a wild stretch of Oregon’s coast near the Pistol River from being developed into a large destination resort and golf course.
Bradwood Landing LNG Denied
In November 2010, Crag scored a victory against the Bradwood Landing facility on the Columbia River. The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that Clatsop County had minimized the impacts of the facility, so the land use approvals for the LNG were remanded.
Crag Fights Ocean Acidification
In March 2010, Crag compelled the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue national policy concerning ocean acidification and to issue a guidance on how it intends to regulate the problem through the Clean Water Act.