BREAKING NEWS: DNR honors treaty, protects Cherry Point

04/01/17
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RE Sources for Sustainable Communities
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RE Sources for Sustainable Communities
Friends,
 
Today, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the "GPT cutout" -- a 45-acre area set aside for the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal pier -- will be added to the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve. This is a huge win that honors a request made by Lummi Nation, is in line with thousands of comments made by residents like you, and protects the vital ecosystems of Cherry Point. Thank you for taking action. 
 
DNR also announced they are denying Millenium Bulk Terminals' request to sub-lease aquatic lands in Longview, WA to export 44 million tons of coal annually.
 
These decisions strike major blows for coal export proponents, but impending threats to override these decisions on a federal level are advancing with the new administration. 
 
It's up to Whatcom County to prevent any future re-opening of the GPT proposal by rejecting county-level permits. Come to our monthly activist meeting to learn more and find out how you can get involved (details below).
 
Thank you for staying vigilant,
 
Eddy Ury
Interim Clean Energy Program Manager
RE Sources for Sustainable Communities
360-733-8307 ext. 215
 
P.S. You were a remarkable RE Sources partner in 2016. Because of your support, we met our end-of-year challenge match fundraising goal of $100,000.  
Thank you for everything you've done on behalf of RE Sources and our community.
January Clean Energy Activist Meeting
Clean Energy Activist Meeting
Monday, January 9th
6:30PM - 8:30PM
RE Sources for Sustainable Communities
2309 Meridian St, Bellingham (map)
 
RE Sources is organizing supporters like you to make sure Whatcom County protects our communities by denying GPT permits, adopting planning policies to prevent future destruction of Cherry Point's critical fish habitat, and extending the moratorium on permits for projects to export unrefined fossil fuels.
 
We're also beginning a new chapter for the Clean Energy program, to push forward the transition to local renewable energy systems  -- starting with solar. 
 
Join our community of activist next Monday to learn more about our game plan for 2017. Here's the draft meeting agenda:
  • Closing the gateway: Imminent county permitting decisions on Cherry Point
  • Comprehensive Plan update: Final week for Planning Commission review process
  • Going solar: Building a new, local campaign
  • Preparing for the new federal regime: Plans and counter-plans in the works
  • 2017 Legislative Session priorities 
  • BP's expansion plans
  • Report from indigenous camp supporters 
And more! If you'd like to add something to the agenda, please reply to this email or join us 15 minutes early to write an announcement on the board. 
 
The monthly Clean Energy Activist Meetings are held in the Sustainable Living Center above The RE Store. Enter from the alley parking lot and go up the outdoor stairs. Reply to this email for accessibility assistance.
 
 

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