Oregon's Columbia County Considers Port Expansion

January 26, 2021 00:02:08
Oregon's Columbia County Considers Port Expansion
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Oregon's Columbia County Considers Port Expansion

Jan 26 2021 | 00:02:08

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Show Notes

The Port of Columbia County is asking county commissioners to rezone more than 800 acres at Port Westward near Clatskanie for industrial uses. Environmentalists are concerned that it could lead to construction of a methanol plant that would release a vast amount of global warming gases. Wednesday, January 27th is the deadline to comment on the proposed rezoning. KMUN’s Jacob Lewin has details: Port Executive Director Doug Hayes says the area is short of land zone for industry: “The intent is to bring jobs, to help the area.” The rezoning would allow wood products, natural gas, dry or liquid bulk...

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