Cowlitz County board adopts student-drafted resolution recognizing local Bigfoot folklore

A fifth-grade class from Lincoln Elementary asked the Cowlitz County Board of County Commissioners to recognize local folklore about Bigfoot and encourage stewardship of wild areas, and commissioners approved the student-drafted resolution on a voice vote.

The board heard a reading of the resolution, which cited local legend and an account tied to Ape Canyon near Mount St. Helens. The class’s teacher, Miss Andrews, accompanied the students and the board praised the pupils’ research and writing. An unidentified commissioner moved to approve the resolution and the board recorded aye votes in favor.

Board members noted the students’ efforts and that similar school-led resolutions have been adopted in other counties. Chairman Rick thanked the class and said the board would sign the resolution for them.

The vote was procedural and symbolic: the resolution recognizes folklore and urges stewardship of undeveloped lands. No changes to county policies, budgets, or land-use regulations were proposed or enacted as part of the resolution. The board proceeded to its routine consent items after the vote.