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Disaster preparedness topic of free session at Pearson Air Museum

April 27, 2023, 5:59am Clark County News

The Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and Southwest Washington American Red Cross will host a free disaster preparedness information session at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Pearson Air Museum, 115 E. Fifth St. Read story

Western Washington Lakes Workshop set for May 6

April 26, 2023, 5:22am Clark County News Free

Gather your bait, hook, sinker and bobber, and prepare to absorb some “reel” science. Read story

Tree-of-heaven, otherwise known as ailanthus altissima, is a fast-growing shade tree that wreaks havoc on both local ecosystems and homeowners. The tree, native to China, excels at extending its network of roots, which have been known to grow through walls and concrete, as well as outcompete other plants.

Tree-of-heaven is an otherworldly invader in Northwest

Tree-of-heaven, otherwise known as ailanthus altissima, is a fast-growing shade tree that wreaks havoc on both local ecosystems and homeowners. The tree, native to China, excels at extending its network of roots, which have been known to grow through walls and concrete, as well as outcompete other plants.

April 23, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life

Who knew something so sweet-sounding could be incredibly menacing. Tree-of-heaven is obnoxiously noxious, earning it a designation on Washington’s quarantine list, which prohibits its sale or distribution within the state. Read story

(Lauren Ellenbecker/The Columbian)

Group urges Clark County to include climate action in growth management plan

(Lauren Ellenbecker/The Columbian)

April 19, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

The chance to put Clark County on a deliberate, sustainable pathway is now. Read story

Fish managers will reassess fish run sizes throughout the Columbia River in May and provide an update. To review daily salmon counts, visit Fish Passage Center, www.fpc.org.

Columbia River spring chinook run below average so far but peak still to come

Fish managers will reassess fish run sizes throughout the Columbia River in May and provide an update. To review daily salmon counts, visit Fish Passage Center, www.fpc.org.

April 17, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

Spring chinook, brandishing their silver bellies, are making a bright return through the Columbia River’s blue waters. And so, too, anglers are beginning to gather along the river’s main stem and its channels. Read story

The city of Vancouver's latest per- and polyflouoroalkyl substances findings show that three water stations contain PFAS exceeding state action levels, meaning the drinking water could potentially lead to adverse health effects.

City of Vancouver finds 3 of its water stations exceed state levels for PFAS

The city of Vancouver's latest per- and polyflouoroalkyl substances findings show that three water stations contain PFAS exceeding state action levels, meaning the drinking water could potentially lead to adverse health effects.

April 12, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

The city of Vancouver has found that three of its nine well fields exceed state levels for “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,” compounds harmful to both humans and the environment in testing in late February. Read story

Washington Department of Ecology: Don’t consign food waste to landfills

April 11, 2023, 5:45am Clark County News Free

The Washington Department of Ecology doesn’t want to see food waste in its landfills this week — or ever. Read story

Low-income Vancouver apartment complex Fourth Plain Community Commons features LED lighting, one of its many environmentally friendly features.

Washington’s updated building codes seen as vital tool to fight climate change

Low-income Vancouver apartment complex Fourth Plain Community Commons features LED lighting, one of its many environmentally friendly features.

April 9, 2023, 6:05am Business

Updating building codes might just be one of Washington’s most promising tools in combating climate change. Read story

Federal officials are investigating an incident Monday where a boater appeared to charge sea lions swimming in the Columbia River near Hayden Island.

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Federal officials are investigating an incident Monday where a boater appeared to charge sea lions swimming in the Columbia River near Hayden Island.

April 7, 2023, 6:18am Clark County News Free

Federal officials are investigating an incident Monday where a boater appeared to charge sea lions swimming in the Columbia River near Hayden Island. Read story

Tansy ragwort is toxic and a threat to livestock and agriculture.

6 invasive plants that vex Clark County

Tansy ragwort is toxic and a threat to livestock and agriculture.

April 7, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

Noxious. Weedy. Non-native. Read story