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PALOMAR PIPELINE CANCELED!!!On March 23rd, 2011, the Palomar Pipeline Company withdrew its permit application at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This marks a major victory for Bark and removes the most significant forest-wide threat facing Mt. Hood. Company officials claim they are re-tooling their project and may submit a new application as early as 2012. As Bark stated in the Oregonian article covering this incredible news, when and if they come back with a proposal to illegally go through the Mt. Hood National Forest and weaken protections for wild and scenic rivers Bark will be there to stop them again. As of August 2012, the Forest Service has removed the Palomar Pipeline from their list of proposed actions and all NEPA processing has been suspended. Although the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) battles have been mostly fought out on the coast of Oregon we saw the issue come to roost in Mt.Hood National Forest in 2007 when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) initiated the NEPA process to allow Palomar Gas Transmission (PGT), a company who transports natural gas, to place a pipeline from the Columbia River where the LNG Terminals are proposed down through Molalla and across the national forest to meet up in Madras with existing pipeline.This proposal would include a clearcut corridor for the pipeline as well as new road construction for access to the pipeline. The corridor would cross Fish Creek and the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River. These are key watersheds that include already compromised older forests. The corridor would amount to an approx. 720-acre clearcut.
- The Oregonian: Pipeline across the Cascades could be in for more trouble with settlement
A settlement between environmental groups and federal agencies covering the development of energy corridors in the West could mean more trouble for Northwest Natural Gas Co.'s on-again-off-again quest to build a pipeline across the Cascades through Mt. Hood National Forest.
More... - Oregon LNG terminal plans reverse from importing to exporting gas
Two years ago, energy companies trying to build terminals to import liquefied natural gas to Oregon laughed at the notion of using their projects instead to export burgeoning supplies of U.S. and Canadian gas to lucrative markets in Asia.
More... - Oregonian: NW Natural's calm shareholders meeting doesn't reflect shareholder happiness
"We don't see the changed route as any benefit to Mt. Hood," said Olivia Schmidt, an organizer with Bark, an environmental advocacy group on Mt. Hood issues. "We stopped them once, and we'll do it again."
More... - Day of Action to protect Mt. Hood a success!
NW Natural recieves more than 700 emails from opponents of the Palomar Pipeline.
More... - May 26th Day of Action to protect Mt. Hood: Take action here!
Take action today to protect Mt. Hood from NW Natural's plans to resurrect the Palomar Pipeline!
More... - Will NW Natural resurrect the Palomar Pipeline?
On March 23rd, 2011, Bark celebrated our incredible victory over the Palomar Pipeline, but even as we celebrated NW Natural was hatching plans to resurrect the project through Mt. Hood National Forest.
More... - Oregonian: Palomar gas partners pull the plug on controversial pipeline proposal
Northwest Natural Gas Co. and TransCanada Corp. have withdrawn their joint venture's application to build the controversial Palomar pipeline...
More... - The Seattle Times: Gas pipeline pulls application, cites low demand
"We interpret this as the result of Oregonians being willing to stand up for their values, clean water, healthy forests, and intact fisheries and to protect our rural communities from needless projects - especially projects designed to perpetuate our dependence on dirty fossil fuels," Schmidt said.
More... - Molalla Pioneer: Palomar withdraws pipeline application
Palomar Gas Transmissions filed a notice of withdrawal today for their application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to build a natural gas pipeline that would have traveled through Oregon, including some private properties outside Molalla.
More... - Sustainable Business Oregon: Palomar natural gas pipeline shelved
A proposed 217-mile natural gas pipeline project in Oregon was shelved Thursday after demand for it waned.
More... - The Daily Astorian: Palomar withdraws pipeline application
A Palomar Gas pipeline will not be built through Clatsop County at this time.
More... - Bark News Release: Palomar Pipeline stopped
LNG Opponents celebrate victory over the Palomar Pipeline
More... - Bark Special Alert- Palomar Pipeline Cancelled!
At 1pm this afternoon Palomar withdrew its permit with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
More... - Clatsop County votes against LNG project in Warrenton
The vote marks another major victory for those who oppose importing liquefied natural gas to Oregon, throwing the viability of the controversial project in doubt after years of engineering, environmental and permitting struggles.
More... - Court throws out Bradwood LNG license
In the wake of FERC's decision, the future of the Palomar Pipeline is unclear.
More... - NW Natural unveils joint venture on Palomar pipeline project
The proposed Palomar pipeline gets a new investor from competitor and backer of southern Oregon LNG pipeline, Williams Northwest
More... - Dwindling Pipelines in Oregon
The initial flurry to build new gas pipeline infrastructure in Oregon appears to be settling.
More... - Southern Oregon Pacific Connector pipeline company gets itchy to build
LNG pipeline company sues State of Oregon for denying permit
More... - Direct Action on the proposed route of the Palomar Pipeline
This week a group of activists hung a banner over Road 46 in Mt. Hood National Forest near the proposed pipeline crossing on the Clackamas River
More... - "We Agree: A Crisis in Common”
Printmakers from Portland and Indonesia map the resistance to imported liquefied natural gas from the source to the consumer in two giant relief prints
More... - Oregonian on Palomar delay
"Cross Cascades pipeline on hold" by Ted Sickinger, the Oregonian
More... - KGW covers Palomar Pipeline delay
Video on the indefinite delay of the pipeline
More... - Palomar Pipeline on Indefinite Delay
Palomar suspends permitting; opponents declare victory on controversial LNG pipeline
More... - HUNDREDS RALLY AGAINST NW NATURAL
NW Natural’s Annual Shareholder meeting was met with another year of protesting
More... - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bradwood Suspends LNG Project: Oregonians Declare Victory
More... - Oregonians win, Bradwood LNG suspended
News and video covering the major victory for Oregon's fish, farms, and forests.
More... - We All Agree, No LNG!
Video from a recent rally at Portland City Hall, where Oregonians voiced opposition to the Palomar Pipeline and LNG from cutting through our farmland and Mt. Hood
More... - KOIN News reports on Oregonians against the Palomar Pipeline
Nearly 100 Oregonians rally in front of Portland City Hall to oppose the Palomar Pipeline and LNG terminals.
More... - Oregon Court Rejects Columbia River LNG Application
Oregon’s land use court has again rejected an application for a liquefied natural gas terminal on the Columbia River. Bradwood Landing’s proposal returns to Clatsop County again.
More... - Judge orders Port of Astoria to renew Oregon LNG lease
It is up to the State of Oregon to deny the lease for one of two LNG terminals on the Columbia River.
More... - Wyden/Merkley Bill Could Stop LNG in Oregon
Oregon's Senators have sponsored a bill that would take LNG siting out of FERC's control
More... - FERC Chairman Calls for Change
Chairman John Wellinghoff attended a conference in Portland and spoke about the impacts of LNG development on climate change
More... - Bark Joins Lawsuit Against Bush-Era Energy Planning
Conservation organizations and a western Colorado county today filed a legal challenge to a Bush-era plan that designated energy corridors that promote coal-fired and other fossil-fuel power plants.
More... - FERC Announces Palomar Pipeline Alternative Route
A 30-day public comment period opens up regarding a new alternative to the Palomar Pipeline route
More... - LNG Opponents Stage Rally Against NW Natural
Yesterday, anti-LNG Oregonians rallied outside the NW Natural shareholder's meeting to say NO PALOMAR PIPELINE IN MT. HOOD!
More... - More than 1,500 people take action against the Palomar Pipeline
Thank you to everyone who signed a postcard, sent in an email or wrote a letter in opposition to the Palomar Pipeline destroying Mt. Hood's forest ecosystems!
More... - Coalition Challenges Bradwood Landing, Joined by State of Washington
Columbia Riverkeeper filed a challenge to the Bradwood Landing, State of Oregon's challenge is joined by neighboring State of Washington
More... - Clackamas County Passes an Anti-Pipeline Resolution
The five-member Board of Commissioners pass a resolution against the Palomar Pipeline
More... - Land Use Board of Appeals Haults LNG Terminal
Another victory for anti-LNG groups! The Land Use Board of Appeals overturns approval on the Bradwood LNG Terminal
More... - Forest Service plans to clear legal path for pipeline in Mount Hood forest
The Oregonian reports that the Forest Service plans to loosen environmental laws in Mt. Hood National Forest for the Palomar Pipeline
More... - Wyden Objects to Planned Pipeline Through Mt. Hood
Senator Wyden has come out with a letter to the Forest Service, strongly opposing amendments to rules on Mt. Hood to allow for the Palomar Pipeline
More... - Palomar files for FERC application, despite comment period extension
Palomar files application with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission weeks before public input is registered
More... - Olympia Washington NO LNG Rally
Video of a Rally on the steps of the State Capitol in Olympia Washington, urging Governor Chris Gregoire to mount a legal challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) approval of the Bradwood Liquefied Natural Gas terminal.
More... - LNG Opponents Will Challenge FERC Decision on Bradwood Landing
FERC approves permit for terminal connected to the Palomar Pipeline and opponents call on State to deny all additional permits
More... - Clatsop County voters reject proposed pipeline for LNG !!
In the first, and possibly only, public vote on LNG and pipelines, the overwhelming voice says NO
More... - Bark Art
Preview of the show and details on the opening reception
More... - Many Rivers to Cross
Anti-LNG Protest on the Clackamas River
More... - Hike the Pipe Update: Day 1-4
Despite rain and low snow, hikers are on schedule after successfully crossing the Clackamas River: their photos from the trail tell all...
More... - Landowners File Trespass Suit Against Palomar
Two groups of property owners fighting proposed Palomar Pipeline are filing a lawsuit this morning in Washington County against Palomar Pipeline project to stop repeated trespassing by NW Natural’s employees and contractors.
More... - Bark announces HIKE THE PIPE!
Bark announces plans to walk, climb and boat proposed 40-mile LNG pipeline route
More... - Campaign begins to put pipeline to vote in Clatsop County
Clatsop County’s approval of LNG project now uncertain as community groups launch campaign to take decision to voters in ballot referendum
More... - Proposed Oregon natural gas pipeline raises environmental concerns
For the Palomar pipeline to be built across Oregon, timber would have to be clear-cut and rivers crossed
More... - Forest Grove Council Opposes Pipeline
In 6-0 vote, council says pipelines threaten region's water supply, air quality
More... - Governor ups ante against LNG sites
A letter tells federal regulators to back off and calls into question the quality of their reviews
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General Info
- District: Clackamas
- Total Acres: 709
- Watershed: Fish CreekLower ClackamasUpper Clackamas
- Driving Directions: call the Bark office for good directions to different points along the proposed route.
Updated 3/24/11
