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Posts published in “Environment”
Vancouver-based Albina Asphalt fined $27K for improper waste disposal
By The Citizen on April 5, 2024
Vancouver-based asphalt manufacturer and distributor Albina Asphalt was fined $27,000 Thursday by the Washington Department of Ecology for not properly managing dangerous waste, including liquid…
Camp Bonneville concerns may delay contract between Clark County, FBI
By The Citizen on April 4, 2024
New and old concerns about the FBI’s continued use of a shooting range at Camp Bonneville could delay contract negotiations between the federal agency and…
Clark Public Utilities pilot program offers $50 credit to electric vehicle owners
By The Citizen on April 2, 2024
A new pilot program offers electric vehicle owners in Clark County a $50 credit from Clark Public Utilities to forgo charging their vehicles during peak…
‘Very safe’ chemical proposed for algal bloom prevention at Lacamas Lake
By The Citizen on March 30, 2024
A plan to chemically treat Lacamas Lake for toxic algal blooms this summer could get the go-ahead from the Camas City Council on Monday. Read…
Washington’s climate efforts hit Clark County utility bills; Typical NW Natural customer will see increase of 11.9 percent
By The Citizen on January 26, 2024
This month, natural gas customers saw the cost of Washington’s climate efforts reflected in their monthly bills. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Lands commissioner Franz joins Columbian Conversations event on intensifying wildfire seasons in region
By The Citizen on January 25, 2024
Wildfires are growing in frequency and intensity across Washington, leaving residents in communities unaccustomed to them wondering how to live with fire. Read more… Source:…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Organizations in Clark County offer volunteer opportunities
By The Citizen on January 10, 2024
Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of social justice by making Jan. 15 a day to celebrate Clark County’s spirit of volunteerism by, well, volunteering.…
Vancouver among 16 communities most impacted by air pollution, according to new state report
By The Citizen on January 3, 2024
Vancouver residents are more likely than those in most places around Washington to become seriously ill from air pollution, according to a new state report.…
Washington DNR preserves more land in Clark County, protecting rare plant species
By The Citizen on December 27, 2023
As the year ends, Washington officials are heralding the state’s efforts to conserve its natural habitats, including segments of Clark County’s forests and wetlands. Read…