Camas Earth Day Society DEIS Comments Speaking of “revitalization” consider the wording and designation of GP’s map shown below. Within clear yellow lines labeled “Current and Long-Term Operations” is an indication of the mill’s long-term thinking. This geographical boundary can be seen as the reminder this property is deemed NOT needed for current and long-term operations. The ability of these designated properties should be considered as part of the future inventory available for an unrestricted cleanup under the MTCA. This outcome is one of long-term sustainability and meeting both a ff ordability and carbon impacts from the project before the Council.
Camas Mill Current and Long-Term Operations
This furthers the need to consider alternatives under the GMA and SEPA for the revitalization of the Camas Mill property before the Council's conversation to change ag to urban per the Alternative 3 Camas proposes. Ag land should be the last resort for urban development. In the case of Our Camas 2045 the city’s process does not consider a widely recognized planning alternative involving remediation and reuse of portions of the Camas Mill. These are portions already designated non-operational and under an Ecology Agreed Order under the MTCA. Rather than opening current ag land and inducing urban growth for so much rural area, an alternatives analysis should recognize a future vision for the mill as a renewed employment center for Camas and SW Washington.
November 29, 2025
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