BIA moves forward on Cowlitz Tribe casino study

Monday, January 8, 2007  

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is finalizing the environmental impact statement for the Cowlitz Tribe's proposed casino in Clark County, Washington.

The tribe is proposing to build a casino on 152 acres. The $510 million Cowlitz Casino Resort would include a 134,150-square-foot casino, a 250-room hotel, 165,000 square feet of retail space, 130,825 square feet of restaurant, bar and entertainment space, 85,000 square feet of convention space and a 5,000-seat multipurpose center.

The land is being taken into trust under an exception in Section 20 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The Cowlitz qualify as a newly recognized tribe.

A final decision will be made by BIA officials in Washington, D.C.

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