Northwest communities have made incredible progress halting proposed coal export terminals here in our region, preserving an environment in which our communities can thrive. We need to keep the pressure on to halt the proposed Cherry Point and Longview coal terminals, and now we have a new pressure point.
Washington’s Department of Natural Resources is asking for public comment on its management of our state’s aquatic lands, including the sites of proposed coal terminals.
We can’t take any chances when it comes to defending our future from the destructive coal industry. Left to their own devices, their policy-influencing money will allow them to write their own rules. The proposed Cherry Point and Longview coal terminals threaten our way of life and the future of Washington. From accelerating climate change to disrupting the delicate marine ecosystems where they are proposed to operate, these proposals would do significant harm.
Unfortunately, DNR’s management plan doesn’t differentiate between a coal terminal and a boat ramp, and lacks action on key issues like climate change. That’s why we need to tell DNR that we expect better, and that we have their back when they stand up to the coal industry.
The plan, as it stands, does not do enough to protect our delicate marine resources for future Washingtonians. Please join us to tell DNR their proposed plan to manage our resources needs to be stronger.
