Environmental Groups File Appeal To Stop Coos Bay Export Plans
Environmental groups have gone to court again to stop the export of liquidified natural gas from the Port of Coos Bay.
Coos Waterkeeper, the Sierra Club and other groups filed a petition with Oregon's Court of Appeals Tuesday. They're asking the court to reverse a judge's decision last month to allow the port to dredge a waterway deep enough for large vessels that could haul LNG and bulk commodities like coal.
The groups want the Oregon Department of Lands to conduct an environmental assessment that looks at all the projects the port is working on and not just the dredging.
"They have the obligation to look at the impacts of the project as a whole particular to the things that the Legislature has said are really, really important to Oregon, like fishing, like shellfish, like use of our waters for recreation," said Janette Brimmer, an attorney with Earthjustice.
This spring, investors in an export terminal withdrew their plan to ship coal from Coos Bay.
Port officials say they will continue to consider import and export opportunities as they seek federal and state permits to develop its terminal. They released the following statement:
Latest Stories
- CREATE Program Partners Celebrate their Education Commitment’s 5th Year with over $700,000 in STEM Contributions to Southside Schools and Educational Institutions
- Sprite Reimagines the Legendary Obey Your Thirst Campaign with Modern Icons Anthony Edwards and Sha'Carri Richardson
- Pink Noire Beauty Supply & Cosmetics Celebrates Second Anniversary with Release of New Braid and Loc Gel
- Prosperity Now Announces the RISE Challenge to Inspire Innovation and Economic Empowerment
- Oakwood University Crowned the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Champion
- Mayfestiversary Returns Memorial Day Weekend 2024
- Culver’s Offers Single Scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard for $1 Donation to Local Agriculture Education Initiatives on May 2
- Jiménez Opens Up Resources for Organizations Combating Homelessness
- Governor Pritzker Celebrates Innovafeed Production Facility and Headquarters Opening in Decatur
- CHICAGO TRIATHLON ADDS SUPERTRI PRO LEAGUE EVENT TO WEEKEND ROSTER THIS AUGUST