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Transition 2021 off to a good start | Climate Solutions

The bell tolls for more NW fossil fuel projects The clean energy transition feels more real than ever, as the cancellation of several Northwest fossil fuel projects comes amidst a veritable storm of climate policy announcements from the White House. In Oregon, a federal commission blocked plans for the Jordan Cove liquified natural gas pipeline, ruling that project backers could not proceed without a clean water permit the state had not issued. Washington’s Department of Ecology rejected permitting for a controversial methanol export plant proposed for a site on the Columbia River, citing the likelihood of increased greenhouse gas emissions. These rulings followed the final collapse of plans for the Millennium Bulk coal terminal in Longview,WA, which ended the US coal industry’s last hope to establish a major export operation in the Northwest. The largest factor in stopping coal expansion in the region has been the years of organizing among a diverse coalition of allied communit

Waldo Lake and Crater Lake Declared Outstanding Resource Waters

Credit Love Cross / KLCC Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission has voted to designate Crater Lake and Waldo Lake as Outstanding Resource Waters. The special recognition provides state protections by preventing activities that could potentially harm water quality at either lake. The commission, which oversees the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, voted 4-0 Thursday for the new designations. In announcing the recognition, Oregon DEQ Director Richard Whitman said “Crater Lake and Waldo Lake are unique and invaluable treasures for Oregonians and the world. Their crystal clear clean waters represent the best of Oregon’s natural beauty. By designating the lakes as Outstanding Resource Waters, Oregon s Environmental Quality Commission is assuring that these special places will remain unspoiled for present and future generations.”

Oregon s Crater, Waldo lakes designated Outstanding Resource Waters

National Park Service (file) Prevents activities that could potentially harm their crystal clear waters PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) Two remarkably clear and internationally known bodies of water in Oregon – Crater Lake and Waldo Lake – now have additional state protections, after action taken Thursday by the Environmental Quality Commission. “Crater Lake and Waldo Lake are unique and invaluable treasures for Oregonians and the world,” said DEQ Director Richard Whitman. “Their crystal clear, clean waters represent the best of Oregon’s natural beauty. By designating the lakes as Outstanding Resource Waters, Oregon s Environmental Quality Commission is assuring that these special places will remain unspoiled for present and future generations.”

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