Clark County Public Health on Wednesday lifted the danger advisory warning of toxic algal blooms at Vancouver Lake that had been in place since July.…
Posts published in “Water”
Clark County Council OKs purchase of 96 acres along East Fork Lewis River
By The Citizen on August 14, 2025
Clark County’s Legacy Lands program is set to add 96 acres to the more than 5,500 acres of protected valleys, narrow canyons, wetlands, riparian habitat…
Splash pads take over Clark County with public pools a thing of the past
By The Citizen on July 24, 2025
While Clark County no longer boasts any outdoor public pools, splash pads have become an increasingly popular and cost-effective substitute for kids to cool down…
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
Treacherous waters are found in every corner of Clark County; rescue resources can’t be everywhere at once
By The Citizen on July 5, 2025
In May, a group of people in their 20s were enjoying the early summerlike weather by jumping from the Everett Street footbridge between Lacamas and…
‘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…
Clark County Council approves increases to clean-water rates for first time since 2015
By The Citizen on November 16, 2024
With only three members present, the Clark County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved increases to annual clean-water fees — the first increase since 2015. Read…
Paddlers learn environmental lessons while exploring Lake River, Vancouver Lake on big canoe tours
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
With a mixture of excitement and nervousness, Vancouver’s Chelsea White and Hayes Guay from Vancouver nonprofit Columbia Springs quietly waited at the Felida Moorage boat…
Clark County Public Health issues safety warning for Round Lake in Camas amid algae concerns
By The Citizen on August 16, 2024
Clark County Public Health is warning residents not to swim or drink water from Round Lake in Camas because elevated cyanotoxins were detected in water…