We are calling on the Washington Department of Ecology to protect the Columbia River and our climate by overturning Cowlitz County’s approval of the proposed methanol refinery in Kalama, Washington. Despite widespread public opposition, Cowlitz County granted the Shorelines Substantial Development and Conditional Use permits for Northwest Innovation Works’ methanol refinery earlier today. The County’s approval triggers the Department of Ecology’s opportunity to review and authorize—or reject—the permits.