Event: Coal and Oil Trains in the Columbia River Gorge

Eric de Place discusses the impacts of proposed dirty energy projects in Camas, Washington.

This article was written 8+ years ago

Coal train through the Gorge (Photo by Daniel Dancer, used with permission.)

Author: Keiko Budech

(@keikoanya) on February 3, 2016 at 1:00 pm

This article is part of the series The Northwest's Pipeline on Rails

Next Tuesday, February 9th, Eric de Place will join leaders in the Vancouver, Washington, area for the Columbia River Gorge Commission‘s monthly public meeting. Eric de Place will speak from 12:30-1:00 PM, focusing on the threat of oil and coal trains to the Columbia River and local communities.

The Northwest is on the front lines of oil and coal transport by rail. More than a dozen new proposals have emerged in recent years to ship coal and oil to Northwest refineries and port terminals. Join us next Tuesday to learn more and be a part of the discussion. You are welcome to provide written and oral comments to the Commission at the meeting.

What: Eric de Place speaking at the Columbia River Gorge Commission public meeting
When: Tuesday, February 9, 12:30-1:00 PM
Where: Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, Washington (map)
Tickets: The event is free and open to the public

View the agenda here.

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