To tackle the state’s ambitious clean energy goals, the Washington Department of Commerce is awarding millions to communities statewide to prioritize solar and battery storage.…
Posts published in “Environment”
Splash dams’ legacy is one of scars and damage, but a Lower Columbia group is trying to change that
By The Citizen on September 25, 2023
KELSO — A legacy of obsolete logging practices popularized more than a century ago remains etched in the way the Coweeman River moves. Read more… …
Vancouver OKs contract to design water treatment system for PFAS
By The Citizen on September 20, 2023
The city of Vancouver is moving forward with plans to create a treatment system for toxic chemicals in the city’s water supply. Read more… Source:…
Port of Vancouver settles suit over pollution
By The Citizen on September 14, 2023
Environmental watchdog Columbia Riverkeeper and the Port of Vancouver USA came to a settlement Tuesday over alleged water pollution coming from the port. Read more… …
Fighting fire with Firewise: Columbia River Gorge towns push for more wildfire safety practices
By The Citizen on September 2, 2023
UNDERWOOD — For Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area residents, each hot and dry season their community isn’t touched by fire seems lucky. Read more… …
Wildfire mitigation begins at home; how to get prepared
By The Citizen on September 2, 2023
Wildfire mitigation doesn’t begin when suppression crews battle flames racing through a community. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Popular Repair Clark County put on pause because of money woes
By The Citizen on August 16, 2023
After years of fixing thousands of home goods for free, environment nonprofit Columbia Springs must temporarily pause its popular repair program due to funding constraints.…
Scientist: Floating wetlands like those at Port of Vancouver a natural solution
By The Citizen on August 15, 2023
A litany of solutions exist that can rid the region’s waters of contaminants and persistent algae blooms, yet one contender remains relatively unknown. Read more… …
Vancouver eyes climate-adaptive trees for future
By The Citizen on August 10, 2023
Local tree experts are planting ahead for the area’s future generations. Literally. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘Climate Curious’ group to discuss climate work at Port of Camas-Washougal
By The Citizen on August 9, 2023
Portland-based networking group Climate Curious is calling for sustainability savants, environmental entrepreneurs and anyone interested in learning about local climate efforts to join them for…