Snowden Community
Join the Nov. 4 SCC Meeting at 7 PM on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88390102658?pwd=RSYnbZ4JaVkUNOKIIszhohxZO7e0SA.1
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.
Latest News:
If you’re interested in the latest information about what’s going on in the Klickitat County government regarding Data Centers, including a draft data center ordinance, see the KC Data Center Information page.
In a related topic, Columbia Riverkeeper has produced a report on how a new wave of methane gas infrastructure projects, driven by data center development in Oregon and Washington, threatens our climate, air quality, and progress toward clean energy: Dirty Secrets: Data Centers Drive Demand for Gas in Oregon, Washington. One such project, the proposed Williams Rockies Columbia Connector, will run through Snowden. The SCC has not discussed this specific report but is posting this link in an effort to keep Snowden residents informed about issues affecting Snowden.
The Underwood Conservation District has just published their October e-newsletter: The Tributary.
The Klickitat County Planning Department is updating the 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.”
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, stained glass, sewing, embroidery, DIY & home repair, and robotics. For more info and to sign up see: Gorge MakerSpace.
