Posts published in “Outdoors”

Underfunded and falling behind: Clark County parks need overhaul

By The Citizen on October 11, 2025

Paddling with a bunch of summer campers from Orcas to a smaller, remoter Puget Sound island turned out to be a formative experience for Ross…

Feds greenlight killing more sea lions to protect endangered salmon as controversy fades

By The Citizen on September 15, 2025

The federal permit that allows Northwest states and some Native nations to trap and kill salmon-eating sea lions in the Columbia River was reapproved late…

SW WA gets millions from state for conservation; Battle Ground Lake State Park gets $800K for equestrian use

By The Citizen on July 28, 2025

The state’s Recreation and Conservation Funding Board has awarded almost $5 million to Southwest Washington to improve outdoor recreation and wildlife habitat. Read more… Source:…

Drought conditions to close Yale Lake boat launches

By The Citizen on July 15, 2025

PacifiCorp will close the Saddle Dam boat ramp on Yale Lake on July 27 due to ongoing drought conditions. Read more… Source: The Columbian

‘Folks should expect to see brown grass everywhere’ as Clark County parks reduce watering to save money

By The Citizen on July 1, 2025

In a measure aimed at saving hundreds of thousands of dollars on water bills, Clark County will stop irrigating turf areas at some parks after…

Lewisville Regional Park’s aging play equipment to be removed

By The Citizen on June 14, 2025

Older play equipment in several areas at Lewisville Regional Park doesn’t meet current safety standards and will be removed starting in late June. Read more… …

Paid pikeminnow season starts Thursday on the Columbian River in Southwest Washington

By The Citizen on April 25, 2025

Anglers can get paid to fish for Northern pikeminnow starting Thursday at sites along the Columbia and Snake rivers, including the Kalama Marina, Ridgefield Marina…

Seasons tentatively set for ocean salmon fishing and fall salmon fishing in lower Columbia River

By The Citizen on April 16, 2025

Ocean salmon fishing season for Marine Area 1 is forecasted to open June 25, and the opening day of fall salmon fishing in the lower…