Project News

County Team Reviewing Comments on Scope of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

The County recently held an EIS comment period and four open houses about planning for development and studying potential impacts as the next step in updating the local Comprehensive Growth Management Plan. Thank you to everyone who submitted comments during the comment period. The EIS consultant team has begun reviewing your feedback.  

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Project Overview

Clark County is revising its Comprehensive Growth Management Plan. As part of the process, the county will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) in compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The review process will keep the public informed about environmental impacts anticipated under each of the proposed growth alternatives. Agencies, affected tribes and the public will be invited to comment during key steps in the EIS process.

What is SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act)?

SEPA, enacted in 1971, is intended to provide information to agencies, applicants, and the public to encourage the development of environmentally sound proposals. It applies to actions made at all levels of government within Washington State. The environmental review process involves the identification and evaluation of probable environmental impacts, and the development of mitigation measures that will reduce adverse environmental impacts. Clark County is preparing an EIS to ensure that environmental values are considered during the Comprehensive Plan update process. 

Public participation is an important part of the environmental review.  At the outset of the process, agencies, tribes, and the public are invited to comment on the range of alternatives, areas of potential impact, possible mitigation measures, and other relevant topics they feel should be evaluated within the EIS. Agencies, tribes, and the public are again invited to comment on the Draft EIS to improve the completeness, accuracy, and objectivity of the environmental analysis. Key dates for public involvement are provided in the Timeline section above.

Key EIS Documents

Key EIS documents will be saved in the comprehensive plan document library.