The Parks and Lands division of Clark County Public Works is beginning planning for improvements to the Klineline Pond area of Salmon Creek Regional Park. An important step in the planning process is to perform geotechnical surveying, which gathers data about the site’s physical characteristics. A tow-behind drilling rig will be used for the geotechnical surveys the week of May 6. Park visitors can expect some noise and minor ground vibrations near the survey sites. Visitors are reminded to not approach survey equipment or any closed areas.

For the sixth consecutive year, the Clark County Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) allowing them to establish a forward operating base for wildfire response operations. The agreement allows for space at Camp Bonneville for one helicopter, a fuel truck and building space for seven crew members. The operations will assist in DNR’s efforts to improve wildfire response time in the area.

UPDATE: An error in Pleasant Valley Middle School's address has been corrected. The school is the in-person location for the open house. 

Clark County Public Works is hosting an open house for residents to learn more about planned improvements to Northeast 179th Street between Northeast 15th and 26th avenues. The open house, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, will allow residents to learn more about the project and submit comments to project staff.

Starting April 18, the intersection of Northeast 72nd Avenue and Northeast 239th Street will become an all-way stop-sign controlled intersection. Prior to the change, traffic on Northeast 239th Street has been controlled by stop signs as it approaches Northeast 72nd Avenue. This change will add stop signs to Northeast 72nd Avenue as it approaches Northeast 239th Street, creating an all-way stop-sign controlled intersection. This change will improve safety and mobility at this intersection.

Clark County Public Works invites residents to an open house to learn more about the wetland restoration project planned for the 78th Street Heritage Farm. The open house, 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 22, will allow residents and farm partners to learn more about the project and provide feedback. 

Clark County Public Works is seeking applicants for an open volunteer park host position at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park. Frenchman’s Bar is a popular, cherished, long-time riverfront park close to the hearts of many Clark County residents. With several reservable picnic shelters, a playground, sand volleyball courts and a multi-use trail, it is an iconic representation of outdoor fun in Clark County. The next park host will help care for this cherished park and its visitors. 

Clark County Public Works, Parks and Lands invites residents to an open house to learn more about the parking lot and safety improvement project coming to Harmony Sports Complex. The open house, 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, will allow residents and facility users to learn more about the upcoming project and provide feedback. 

The Public Works Clean Water division is asking residents for input about which programs, activities and services are most important to them via a survey opening March 25. This information will be used to guide planning efforts to update the division’s service offerings. The survey asks residents why rivers and lakes are important to them and how we should protect and improve water quality. It also asks how much they value various services provided by Clean Water, like street sweeping and leaf disposal coupons. 

Effective April 1, the Parks and Lands division of Clark County Public Works is temporarily closing Bratton Canyon park. The closure will allow for comprehensive assessment activities. The information from the assessment will be used to develop a long-range plan for the property. The park will be reopened as soon as possible once the assessment is complete and the park is determined safe for public use. 

UPDATE: The earlier version of this release did not include location information for those wishing to attend the open house in person at Minnehaha Elementary School. That information has been added.  

The Parks and Lands division of Clark County Public Works is updating the master plan for Hazel Dell Community Park. Residents are invited to an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 to learn more.