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Clark County’s Environmental Justice Coalition seeks members

December 1, 2023, 5:58am Clark County Health

Clark County wants to hear from those at high-risk of being impacted by climate change. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

Clark County Council begins process to address climate change with growth management plan update

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

November 29, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

The Clark County Council on Tuesday took two incremental steps toward shaping the county’s response to climate change. Read story

Allen Morseman, residential recycle route driver for Waste Connections of Washington, makes the rounds in Hazel Dell every Tuesday morning. Dates for pickups, as well as rates and services for garbage and recycling, can vary depending on where in the county you live.

Cost of Waste Connections’ garbage, recycling services vary around Clark County; here’s why

Allen Morseman, residential recycle route driver for Waste Connections of Washington, makes the rounds in Hazel Dell every Tuesday morning. Dates for pickups, as well as rates and services for garbage and recycling, can vary depending on where in the county you live.

November 27, 2023, 7:42pm Business

Depending on where you live in Clark County, your garbage and recycling might be collected from your curb every week on Tuesdays. Or it might be picked up once a week on Wednesdays with recycling pickup every other week. Or recycling might not be picked up at all. Read story

Frank Dick, left, Vancouver&rsquo;s wastewater engineering supervisor, chats with Sam Mielcarek, operations supervisor for Jacobs, as they tour the incinerator area of the city&rsquo;s wastewater facility Nov. 9. Vancouver is currently planning its wastewater solids renewal program, which will focus on resource recovery from wastewater.

Vancouver eyes turning sludge from wastewater treatment process into energy

Frank Dick, left, Vancouver&rsquo;s wastewater engineering supervisor, chats with Sam Mielcarek, operations supervisor for Jacobs, as they tour the incinerator area of the city&rsquo;s wastewater facility Nov. 9. Vancouver is currently planning its wastewater solids renewal program, which will focus on resource recovery from wastewater.

November 25, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Every day, millions of gallons of water carrying a valuable resource slosh beneath our feet in a complex network of pipes. Read story

Norman, Columbia Springs&rsquo; temporary AirbnBeaver guest, sleeps soundly in an empty fish hatchery round during an afternoon nap at Columbia Springs on Nov. 13. As a &ldquo;nuisance beaver,&rdquo; or a furbearer who damages or floods property, Norman was able to stay in the space before eventually being reintroduced to the wild &mdash; far from humans.

Timeout for beavers: Columbia Springs’ east Vancouver AirbnBeaver hosts critters deemed a nuisance before they are reintroduced into the wild

Norman, Columbia Springs&rsquo; temporary AirbnBeaver guest, sleeps soundly in an empty fish hatchery round during an afternoon nap at Columbia Springs on Nov. 13. As a &ldquo;nuisance beaver,&rdquo; or a furbearer who damages or floods property, Norman was able to stay in the space before eventually being reintroduced to the wild &mdash; far from humans.

November 24, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Beaver LBM-M1-23, better known as Norman, temporarily moved into a drained pool at Columbia Springs in east Vancouver to get sorted out after being booted from his Camas dwelling earlier this month. Read story

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Strategies Clark County residents can use to reduce waste from holiday meals, gift-giving

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November 22, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News

We have now entered the season of feasting, gift-giving and, unfortunately, waste. Read story

The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge spans the Columbia River, with Mount Hood towering behind it.

Projects to restore Columbia River Basin health in Oregon get $31 million

The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge spans the Columbia River, with Mount Hood towering behind it.

November 21, 2023, 8:16am Latest News

Oregon tribes, state agencies, farmers and ranchers are getting more than $31 million from the federal government to reduce toxic pollution in the Columbia River and its tributaries. Read story

Kalama chemical manufacturer underreports pollution, issued fine

November 21, 2023, 5:55am Business

A Kalama chemical manufacturer must pay $112,500 after underreporting its air pollution for four years. Read story

Pollinator plants grow around solar panels June 21 at Clark Public Utilities' Orchards Operations Center. This solar array project was established in 2015. Construction begins shortly on a second project at the Port of Camas-Washougal.

Camas officials weigh joining pact on climate change planning in Clark County

Pollinator plants grow around solar panels June 21 at Clark Public Utilities' Orchards Operations Center. This solar array project was established in 2015. Construction begins shortly on a second project at the Port of Camas-Washougal.

November 18, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Camas officials are considering joining an interlocal agreement that could lead to cooperative climate change planning throughout Clark County. Read story

Recently planted trees line the sidewalk next to General Anderson Avenue in January. Vancouver officials are updating their urban forestry management plan to reflect the city&rsquo;s climate goals, including strengthening tree codes.

A fine balance: Vancouver juggles protecting trees, managing growth as population expands

Recently planted trees line the sidewalk next to General Anderson Avenue in January. Vancouver officials are updating their urban forestry management plan to reflect the city&rsquo;s climate goals, including strengthening tree codes.

November 16, 2023, 6:06am Business

As Wayne Nussbaum took his dog for a stroll around the neighborhood, he stopped in confusion at the site of multiple tree stumps along a portion of Devine Road. Read story