Celebrate Earth Month with Crag
Victory! Judge Halts Post-Fire Logging near Breitenbush
On December 3, 2021, A federal judge enjoined post-fire logging on the Willamette National Forest near Detroit Lake and Breitenbush hot springs.
Victory! Court Halts Roadside Post-fire Logging Project
On November 5, 2021, for the second time this year, a federal court halted U.S. Forest Service (Forest Service) plans to carry out extensive post-fire roadside logging. In granting a preliminary injunction, the court stopped planned commercial logging along 400 miles of roads within the Willamette National Forest.
Fragile post-fire forests saved in Rogue-Siskiyou Forest
In October 2021, a lawsuit Crag filed on behalf of Klamath Forest Alliance effectively stopped commercial logging in fragile post-fire areas in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.
Legal Fight Continues to Protect Farmland & Wetlands
On October 19, 2021, Crag filed a legal challenge to Columbia County’s controversial decision to rezone over 830 acres of prime farmland and wetlands for heavy industrial development along the Columbia River. This marks the county and Port of Columbia County’s third attempt to rezone the area following successful legal challenges brought by a local farmer, Columbia Riverkeeper, and 1000 Friends of Oregon to stop the rezone.
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.

Lost in the Wild

Protecting the few remaining owls

Restoring salmon protections

Stopping one of the largest logging projects in California’s history

Defending Portland’s policy restricting fossil fuels

You’re Invited! Crag’s Open House on July 27!
Join us for Crag’s Open House Thursday, July 27th! Drop by the Crag office any time between 5 PM – 7 PM and catch up with the Crag team over some tasty bites and beverages. Try your luck with some Crag trivia and win great prizes! This is a free, all-ages event. Bring a friend! RSVPs appreciated but not required.

Youth v. Gov: For the future of our planet

Highlighting leaders of the youth climate movement

Where are they now? Tim Fitchett

The Importance of Protecting Public Access to Oregon’s Shores
Whether fighting shoreline armoring projects that degrade and encroach on our beaches, or defending against over-reach by private landowners seeking to limit the public’s use of beaches, rivers, and streams, Crag is fighting alongside our partners to protect our access to the shore.

What President Biden’s recent Executive Order means for our Environmental Justice work
While it’s soon too to tell, here are five reasons why we are hopeful agencies will implement this Environmental Justice executive order to create meaningful change.

Holding the line against logging in old-growth and ”reserve” forests

Reconnecting with our community
Reconnecting with our community, and inviting new people in

Advocating for Water Justice
In this edition of Client Voices, I interviewed Cheyenne Holliday, the Water Justice Coordinator at Verde. I talked with her about her background, her work, and what she believes are the next steps for her and her organization.

The Ambo Fund: Saving Sacred Fish in the Klamath Basin

Rebeka Dawit: Trailblazing for Environmental Justice
Enormous redwoods towering overhead, lush fern-filled understory, crisp misty air, an ocean breeze, the sweet smell of eucalyptus and cliffs dropping to the Pacific Ocean. Who wouldn’t feel moved to protect such a beautiful place?

Post-Fire Logging: More Harm Than Good
Logging in the aftermath of wildfire is a common practice in the Pacific Northwest. Post-wildfire logging also referred to as “salvage logging” is said to reduce fuel for future fires and benefit public safety by removing possibly dangerous trees near roads.

Preserving Hells Canyon

Increasing Tourism Threatens National Parks’ Stability

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.
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