Draft Environmental
Impact Statement

The Columbia River Crossing project analyzed the potential environmental and community effects of five alternatives under consideration to meet the project’s goals identified in the Statement of Purpose and Need. The results of the analyses are described in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which was released May 2, 2008. An errata document was published May 23, 2008 to correct or clarify errors that were in the Draft EIS. The Errata is considered part of the Draft EIS.

The Draft EIS helps the public and decision-makers make comparisons between the alternatives. Project sponsors will consider the CRC Task Force recommendation, the Draft EIS and public feedback to decide which alternative to build. Comments on the CRC project are welcomed at any time. Those received during the public comment period, which closed July 1, 2008, will be responded to in the Final EIS, expected to be published in 2009.

Order Your Own Copy

A Draft EIS summary or an electronic version of the Draft EIS may be obtained for free by contacting the Columbia River Crossing project office. A printed copy of the complete document may be purchased
for $50.

E-mail: feedback@columbiarivercrossing.org
Mail: 700 Washington Street, Suite 300, Vancouver, WA 98660
Fax: 360-737-0294
Toll free telephone: 866-396-2726
TTY/Relay Service: 711

Public Hearings and Open Houses

Two public hearings on the project’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement were held in May 2008. Each hearing was held in conjunction with an informational open house. In addition, informal events were held throughout the Draft EIS public comment period to provide additional opportunities for residents and commuters to talk directly with technical staff and learn about the CRC project and Draft EIS results. Topics of interest to specific stakeholder groups were highlighted as well as how to comment on the Draft EIS. Materials presented at these events may be found on the Public Hearings and Open Houses page.