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Skagit River in Burlington, WA.
(Photo courtesy of Brent M. / Flickr)

Press Release October 7, 2016

Amidst Broad Community Opposition, Shell Anacortes Drops Plans for New Crude Oil-by-Rail

Delay, growing local and regional opposition, and uncertain economics contributed to Shell’s decision.

Press Release May 21, 2015

Shell Loses Appeal of Oil Train Project in Skagit County

Skagit County Superior Court agrees that environmental and public health risks of dangerous oil rail project should be assessed

document February 23, 2015

Decision: Hearing Examiner Blocks Shell Oil Train Project

Skagit County must first fully analyze environmental and public health harms

Press Release: Victory February 23, 2015

Appeal Decision Blocks Shell Oil Train Project

County must first analyze environmental and public health risks of dangerous oil rail project

On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear a case that may impact Amtrak's on-time performance.
(Photo courtesy of Gene Bowker)

Article December 8, 2014

Supreme Court Case Concerning Amtrak Contains Hidden Twist

On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear a case that may impact Amtrak's on-time performance.

A scene on the Skagit River in Burlington, WA. The oil trains pass through the downtowns of Burlington, Conway, and Mount Vernon, crossing the old Burlington/Mount Vernon bridge spanning the river.
(Photo courtesy of Brent M. / Flickr)

case September 12, 2014

Appealing Crude-by-Rail Decision in Skagit County

Earthjustice is representing state and local conservation groups in an appeal of Skagit County’s decision to allow a proposed Shell Puget Sound Refinery crude-by-rail facility to move forward without requiring a full and transparent environmental review. Shell has proposed a facility that would receive one unit train of crude oil per day, with each unit…

document September 12, 2014