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Evergreen Islands urges Anacortes to lead March Point subarea planning as city adds climate element
Summary
Environmental advocates asked the planning commission to pursue a March Point subarea plan to address emissions and land-use impacts from nearby refineries, while staff underscored the new climate element required by state law.
Evergreen Islands, a local environmental nonprofit, urged the Anacortes Planning Commission on Aug. 27 to take a stronger role in planning for March Point — the industrial area that includes two refineries located in the city’s urban growth area.
Marlene Finley, representing Evergreen Islands, said March Point refineries are “by far the greatest greenhouse gas emitters in our area” and asked the city to…
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