Although the official start of summer is nearly three weeks away, fire season has arrived. Daytime temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s…
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Clark Public Utilities, cities don’t plan changes to PFAS testing despite federal rollbacks
By The Citizen on May 31, 2025
A proposed change to federal testing requirements for specific per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — better known as “forever chemicals” — likely won’t affect…
‘A unique and powerful story’: Despite cuts, Mount St. Helens Institute committed to providing educational resources to visitors
By The Citizen on May 17, 2025
Since 1996, scientists, researchers, staff and volunteers at Mount St. Helens Institute have been working to educate students and visitors about the mountain’s unique volcanic…
Environmentalists worry changes to Endangered Species Act will hurt more wildlife than the spotted owl
By The Citizen on May 13, 2025
A proposed change to the Endangered Species Act has local environmental groups worried. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Cowlitz PUD buys out partner in Gorge wind project it uses to meet clean energy laws
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
Cowlitz Public Utility District bought out one of its three partners in a Columbia River Gorge wind project, giving the Longview-based utility provider a controlling…
Changes in curbside recycling likely to mean higher costs for Clark County residents
By The Citizen on May 2, 2025
Most Clark County residents have curbside recycling available. A new bill passed by the Washington Legislature this session could spell changes, and higher costs, for…
It’s official: Vancouver is a Bee City
By The Citizen on April 28, 2025
Vancouver is officially a Bee City. In recognition of the importance of native bees, the Vancouver City Council unanimously adopted a resolution April 7 designating…
Vancouver working on citywide plan to support electric vehicles
By The Citizen on April 25, 2025
Like the state, Vancouver’s largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions comes from transportation. To meet state-mandated emissions reductions and clean fuel standards, as well…
Habitat restoration project on East Fork Lewis River breaks ground
By The Citizen on April 22, 2025
BATTLE GROUND — After a decade in the making, crews broke ground last week on Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership’s major habitat restoration project on the…
Clark County wants to restore fish habitat at former Cedars golf course; neighbors are leery of plans
By The Citizen on April 21, 2025
BATTLE GROUND — Clark County’s parks department is hosting a Thursday open house to discuss future plans for the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area. Some…