How Can I Help?
Many people have asked how they can help with the work to ensure that any development at the Snoqualmie Mill site is safe and responsible. Click on the headings below to see some ways that you can help out.
Volunteer your time and skills
SCAN
Research issues, laws, and regulations
Reach out to the public, agencies, and media
Write responses to the proposal
Organize documents
Fundraising
Volunteer at other environmental organizations, such as Sierra Club, Snoqualmie Valley Preservation Alliance, or Friends of The Snoqualmie Valley Trail and River
Speak up
Prepare written or verbal comments and submit them at the public hearing
Comment about the Final Environmental Impact Statement
Comment about other aspects of the project proposal
Contact governmental bodies
City - Planning Commission, City Council, Mayor
Comments to the Planning Commission and City Council that are specific to this proposed development may only be made at the public hearing.
Comments that are just generally about our vision for the future of the city (such as growth) can be sent at any time.
County - King County Executive, Department Of Local Services, Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Historic Preservation Program, Public Health - Seattle & King County, River & Flood Plain Management
State - Department of Ecology, Department of Health, Department of Transportation, Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation
Other agencies - Snoqualmie Watershed Forum, Snoqualmie Valley Watershed Improvement District
Get the word out
Talk to friends and neighbors about the impacts of this development
Share our website with people and groups
Post on social media
Talk to any contacts you may have at newspapers, radio stations, or TV stations
Sign up for updates on SCAN’s work regarding the Snoqualmie Mill proposal
Click here to go to our Contact Us page
Donate
We are raising funds for an appeal in case the City Council approves the project without appropriately addressing residents' concerns. These funds will be used for legal assistance and expert testimony.
Donate by clicking here to go to our donation page
Encourage others to donate
Longer term
These are beyond the date of the initial decision for the proposed Snoqualmie Mill project, but if the project is approved then these actions can affect how the project is developed over the anticipated 10-15 years of its multiple phases
These actions can also affect other projects that may be proposed in the future
VOTE
Be an informed voter
Research the candidates and issues
City Council (several seats up for election in 2023)
Mayor (up for election in 2025)
RUN FOR OFFICE
City Council
Mayor
Serve in a volunteer role on a commission or board
King County Council
State Legislature