Clark County Public Works, Clean Water, is launching a stormwater management action plan effort to improve water quality in the lower Salmon Creek watershed. The effort, called Salmon Creek Solutions, kicks off on Wednesday, Oct. 8, with a community open house. Residents are invited to help shape Clark County's plan to prevent pollution and enhance stormwater runoff management. From street sweeping and rain gardens to future development strategies, solutions will determine how the county supports a healthy and thriving Salmon Creek - for families, fish and wildlife.

The Commission on Aging’s charge is to provide leadership in addressing the special needs of the aging population and to manage and assist with the implementation of the county’s Aging Readiness Plan. This month, the commission welcomes staff from the Clark County Assessor’s office who will provide an overview and background information about Clark County’s Tax Exemption Program for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities, instruct attendees how to apply, what documentation to bring, and what benefits this program has to offer. 

Clark County Public Health has lifted the danger advisory at Vancouver Lake. The harmful algal blooms at the lake have dissipated, and water samples collected from the lake show toxin levels are no longer elevated. 

The danger signs posted at the lake are being removed. However, harmful algal blooms may return if lake conditions change. Public Health encourages people recreating in local lakes to watch for floating scum and avoid direct contact with water in those areas. 

County planners host open office hours to answer questions, Thursdays, Oct. 16-Nov. 20

Clark County and the cities of Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield, Washougal, Woodland and the Town of Yacolt are proposing to revise their Comprehensive Growth Management Plans to comply with the Growth Management Act 10-year periodic review requirements. The county has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) in compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), issued on Oct.

The Clark County Elections Office will conduct logic and accuracy tests of the programming of the accessible voting units (AVUs) and the programming that is used to tabulate ballots for the Nov. 4, general and special election. These tests will be conducted on Oct. 14, 2025, starting at 1:30 pm for the AVUs and 3:30 pm for the logic and accuracy test.

Clark County Fire Marshal Donna Goddard announced today she has lifted the ban on outdoor debris burning as well as recreational fires in unincorporated Clark County effective immediately.  

To have predictable and consistent burn bans, Clark County implements a policy to ban outdoor burning from July through September each year. Designating this period was based on years of information about fuel conditions. However, under certain conditions, a ban can begin sooner or end later.

As colorful leaves begin to fall from trees, Clark County and city of Vancouver encourage community members to properly dispose of leaves to keep them out of streets and the landfill. 

Leaves should not be raked or blown into streets. Fallen leaves can clog storm drains and create areas of standing water on roadways, making roads unsafe for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Instead, residents can take advantage of local disposal options that use leaves to create compost.

Applications for Clark County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds will be available beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1. In 2026, Clark County expects to award approximately $2,874,000 to community development and housing activities.

Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free in-person workshops about composting and sustainable living strategies. The series will teach participants how to reduce their impact on the planet through composting, green cleaning, recycling, preventing food waste and reducing holiday waste. All workshops are 6-7:30 p.m. at Waste Connections of Washington, 9411 NE 94th Ave. in Vancouver. Families are welcome.

The workshops offered this fall are: 

The Clark County Board of Health approved a resolution Wednesday that commits to advancing efforts to increase pregnancy-related care for Medicaid clients in Clark County.