Snowden Community
Fire Danger Today: MODERATE
October’s SCC meeting marked our first hybrid meeting: In Person and Online via Zoom. Many thanks to our hybrid tech team!
Join the SCC Meeting via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/76399727287?pwd=aeNyDPahjMfn2svEJG5bexZSUHrNNL.1
Join the SCC Meeting by Telephone:
+1 253 215 8782 (Tacoma) – Meeting ID: 76399727287# Passcode/Participant ID: *115601#
or
+1 253 205 0468 – Meeting ID: 76399727287# Passcode/Participant ID: *115601#
Community Services
- WAGAP (Washington Gorge Action Programs)
- 24-hour crisis line for domestic violence/sexual assault: 844-493-1709
- Bingen office: 800-755-1192 or 509-493-2662. Services include: Food Bank, Emergency Housing, Housing Assistance, Domestic Violence Assistance, Youth Center, Financial Programs.
Recommended Ways to Monitor Wildfire Status
- Sign up to receive Klickitat County Alerts via phone, text or email, or all three, from Smart911.
- Facebook Groups for monitoring the latest wildfire info: Columbia Gorge Wildland and Fire Information Page, Klickitat County 911 Dispatch / Emergency Management Page, and Klickitat County Facebook Page
- Free iPhone or Android app, and website, for monitoring latest wildfire info: Watch Duty.
- Another website for monitoring wildfire activity: Inciweb.
- The KC Department of Emergency Management web page also includes information about wildfires and other emergency situations.
Latest News:
The Snowden Community Council (SCC) is passing along information about an upcoming meeting to help Snowden residents become informed on developments regarding the Williams methane gas pipeline expansion. The proposed pipeline will run East to West across the Snowden area.
The Williams Gas Pipeline Expansion – Landowner Information Session, hosted by Columbia Riverkeeper, will take place on 27 October, 2026. For more information see the Columbia Riverkeeper expansion project page, which includes a map of the proposed route of the pipeline.
The SCC has opposed the pipeline expansion project in the past but hasn’t yet discussed or acted upon the latest developments. This will likely be a discussion topic at the November SCC meeting.
The Underwood Conservation District has just published their October e-newsletter: The Tributary.
The Klickitat County Planning Department is requesting community input on a draft of the new Comprehensive Plan for the County. The Comp Plan is “the primary land use document to implement the community’s vision for future growth and development.”
Please provide your input on the County draft goals, objectives, and strategies using this link: https://www.klickitatcounty.gov/1697/Submit-Community-Feedback. The comments page will be available until August 15, 2026.
The SCC Land Use Committee continues to monitor the Comp Plan update to ensure it reflects the interests of the Snowden Community. Visit the County’s Comp Plan update web page for more information on the phases of the update.
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently hosted another round of virtual public listening sessions to gather input from community members, and other interested stakeholders regarding wildfire hazard mapping and ratings as outlined in SB 6120.
Additional details and updates will be available on the DNR website: Wildfire Hazard and Risk Mapping | Department of Natural Resources.
Columbia Gorge News article by Emily Renly, dated 30 June 2026: Data Center Proposals 101.
Excerpt from the article: On Jan. 19, 2023, David McClure, director of natural resources and economic development for the county, submitted a code interpretation request to the then Planning Director, Mo-chi Lindblad. In the document, data centers were categorized as “light-industrial activity” and “similar to warehouses.”
Adopting a Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) is a WA State requirement for all cities and counties, under the Growth Management Act. Its purpose is to establish local regulations to protect critical areas, which are defined as “critical aquifer recharge areas, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, frequently flooded areas, geological hazardous areas, and wetlands.” A proposed revision to the CAO for Klickitat County is being considered.
The CAO seems to be “on hold” while under appeal from the Yakama Tribe. The Land Use Committee will keep watch for any activity.
Visit the Klickitat County Wildfire Resource Hub for information about preparing for wildfire season.
Information about upcoming community events can be found on the GorgeCurrent Events Calendar and also on the Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar.
Gorge MakerSpace offers classes for youth and adults in wood working and woodturning, laser cutting, 3D printing, blacksmithing, art, sewing, embroidery, painting on fabric, DIY & home repair, and robotics. For more info and to sign up see: Gorge MakerSpace.
