Protecting Mt. Hood - Crag Law Center 2016

The Crag Law Center is a client-focused law center that supports community efforts to protect and sustain the Pacific Northwest's natural legacy. We aim to balance the scales of justice by providing free or low cost legal services. Implementing a unique model of “Legal Aid for the Environment,” Crag balances the scales of justice by offering our clients free or low cost legal services in combination with assistance on campaign strategies, communications, community organizing and media relations. Since 2001, Crag has partnered with more than 120 community and conservation groups across Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
This video highlights one of Crag's first cases, which led to Mt. Hood Wilderness legislation signed by President Obama. Crag’s co-founders Ralph and Chris helped a strong community coalition defend the wild and free North side of Mt. Hood from a development proposal and then promote a positive solution with broad local support.