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Local activists participate in the People's Climate March Columbia River on April 29, 2017, in Kalama, Washington. (Rick Rappaport)
Article January 10, 2022

A Community Says ‘No’ to a Massive Climate-Polluting Refinery

Under legal and public pressure, a developer abandoned plans to build a methanol refinery in Kalama, Washington, that was set to become one of the top climate polluters in the…
Community organizer Linda Garcia banded together with environmental activists and union leaders to defeat a massive proposed oil export terminal in her hometown of Vancouver, Washington. (Thomas Patterson for Earthjustice)
Article: Victory April 25, 2018

Grassroots Activists Just Proved Big Oil Can’t Buy Its Way Into America’s Hometowns

Thanks to a grassroots uprising and Earthjustice litigation, the city of Vancouver, Washington, has delivered a huge blow to the largest oil-by-rail project proposal in North America.
document January 29, 2018

Governer Inslee Denial Letter: Tesoro Savage Project

In his denial letter, Governor Inslee found that: “When weighing all of the factors considered against the need for and potential benefits of the facility at this location, I believe…
More than 100 community members took part in the "Stand Up to Oil Rally" on July 29, to voice their concerns about the project. (Courtesy of Columbia Riverkeeper)
Press Release: Victory January 29, 2018

Governor Inslee Rejects Massive Oil Shipping Terminal

Law and overwhelming evidence support governor’s protection of the public interest
More than 100 community members took part in the "Stand Up to Oil Rally" on July 29, to voice their concerns about the project. (Courtesy of Columbia Riverkeeper)
Press Release: Victory January 9, 2018

Port of Vancouver Votes to Cancel Oil Terminal Lease

Vancouver Commission votes unanimously to end the Tesoro Savage oil train terminal proposal
The Port of Vancouver in Washington State. Tesoro-Savage has proposed to build and operate the largest oil terminal on the West Coast. (ODOT via Washington State Dept. of Transportation)
Press Release December 20, 2017

EFSEC Issues Final Report Unanimously Rejecting Oil Terminal

Governor Inslee will make final decision in early 2018
document December 19, 2017

Report To The Governor On Application No. 2013-01

In the Matter of: Application No. 2013-01, Tesoro Savage, LLC, Vancouver Energy, Distribution Terminal. The Council recommends the Application for Site Certification be rejected.
document December 19, 2017

Adjudication Findings of Fact

In the Matter of: Application No. 2013-01, Tesoro Savage, LLC, Vancouver Energy, Distribution Terminal
More than 100 community members took part in the "Stand Up to Oil Rally" on July 29, to voice their concerns about the project. (Courtesy of Columbia Riverkeeper)
Press Release: Victory November 28, 2017

EFSEC Unanimously Rejects Oil Terminal: Governor Inslee Has Final Call

Energy council joins Washington’s Attorney General, City of Vancouver, Tribal nations, and hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians in opposing largest oil train terminal in U.S.
The Port of Vancouver in Washington State. Tesoro-Savage has proposed to build and operate the largest oil terminal on the West Coast. (ODOT via Washington State Dept. of Transportation)
Press Release November 22, 2017

Environmental Review Released On Largest Oil Train Terminal Proposal In Nation

Washington’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council expected to make a recommendation to Governor Inslee in near future
Earthjustice is working to stop Tesoro-Savage, a crude oil shipping terminal proposed for the banks of the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington. (Image courtesy of Port of Vancouver USA)
Article August 15, 2016

Gambling with House Money

Go inside the trial of Tesoro-Savage, a crude oil shipping terminal proposed for the banks of the Columbia River.
More than 100 community members took part in the "Stand Up to Oil Rally" on July 29, to voice their concerns about the project. (Courtesy of Columbia Riverkeeper)
Press Release August 2, 2016

Oil Terminal Hearings End With Overwhelming Testimony In Opposition And Attorney General Call For Denial

Governor Inslee will make a decision after council makes its recommendation
The Port of Vancouver in Washington State. Tesoro-Savage has proposed to build and operate the largest oil terminal on the West Coast. (ODOT via Washington State Dept. of Transportation)
case February 27, 2015

Taking a Stand Against Vancouver's Proposed Tesoro-Savage Oil Train Terminal

A crude oil train near the Richmond, CA, railyard. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release February 27, 2015

River Protection, Conservation, and Neighborhood Groups Take Stand Against Proposed Tesoro-Savage Oil Train Terminal

A diverse coalition of groups opposes plans for a new rail facility to receive Bakken crude