Cleanup has begun at the contaminated Park Laundry site in downtown Ridgefield. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Posts published in “Environment”
Two groups work to educate Clark County residents on environmental issues around county’s short railroad
By The Citizen on June 20, 2024
Some call them environmental champions. Others have less complimentary names. For the past 18 months, members of Friends of Clark County and Friends of Central…
Clark County tour touts benefits of natural gardens, sustainable techniques
By The Citizen on June 12, 2024
If you’ve been wanting to learn more about sustainable gardening practices, Clark County Green Neighbors has just the ticket. This year’s garden tour, from 10…
Washington U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell, Patty Murray announce $75M to improve fish habitats, including $1.9M to Cowlitz Indian Tribe
By The Citizen on May 23, 2024
U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray announced Wednesday nearly $75 million will flow to projects removing fish passage barriers and improving fish habitat in…
Cougar caught on camera at 137th and Padden Parkway in Orchards
By The Citizen on May 14, 2024
A cougar was spotted in a residential area near Padden Parkway and Northeast 137th Avenue in Orchards this weekend. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Spurred by advocacy, these Clark County moms champion change for their children
By The Citizen on May 11, 2024
Clark County is full of mothers who want a better future for their children. Then, there are the mothers who work toward a better future…
Clark County likely won’t feel drought despite being covered in declaration
By The Citizen on May 6, 2024
Although Clark County — and the rest of Washington — has seen its share of rainy days in the last month, drought conditions persist. On…
Center for Biological Diversity hopes to protect Washington’s Ashy pebblesnail and shortface lanx
By The Citizen on May 4, 2024
Once found throughout the Columbia River basin, the ashy pebblesnail and the shortface lanx have disappeared from much of Washington. The Center for Biological Diversity…
Gov. Jay Inslee visits air quality monitoring site at Mountain View High School
By The Citizen on May 1, 2024
Students in the Mountain View High School environmental club are passionate about reducing waste and keeping the air clean. Read more… Source: The Columbian
78th Street Heritage Farm plan strives for sustainability
By The Citizen on April 25, 2024
Clark County’s agricultural gem, the 78th Street Heritage Farm, could operate more like an agriculturally focused community park in the future. Read more… Source: The…