Construction begins today on the 78th Street Heritage Farm Wetland Restoration Project. The project will restore approximately two acres of wetlands and establish approximately three acres of vegetated buffer along Cougar Creek’s headwaters, located at the farm.

“The wetland creek restoration will elevate everything that makes Heritage Farm unique, further enriching its role as a place for connection, nourishment, and environmental renewal,” said Ross Hoover, Parks and Nature division manager for Clark County Public Works.

Fireworks go on sale in Clark County beginning Saturday afternoon June 28. For the Independence Day holiday, residents can use fireworks in unincorporated Clark County from 9 am to midnight only on Friday, July 4.

Clark County Public Health has issued a warning advisory at Vancouver Lake due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins from harmful algae. 

Results from water samples taken from Vancouver Lake on Monday, June 16 revealed toxin levels above the threshold levels recommended by the Washington Department of Health. Warning signs are being placed at public access points at the lake. 

The county manager is seeking applicants to fill the position of elected official from the county’s fourth district on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.

The term begins immediately and is three years, ending Dec. 31, 2027. Incumbents have the opportunity for re-appointment to two additional three-year terms. 

The Parks and Nature division of Clark County Public Works is leading the formation of a group to identify models for sustainable parks funding. The group will be composed of representatives from local governments, nonprofit organizations, youth sports organizations, land conservation organizations, interest groups and community leaders. They will explore, identify, and recommend sustainable funding strategies for the region to preserve, maintain, and enhance public parks and natural areas.

Elections staff member Luba Ross receives Rising Star of the Year Award

Washington State Secretary of State Steve Hobbs earlier this month presented Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey with the state’s Auditor of the Year Award during the Washington State Association of County Auditors 2025 Elections Conference.

The Clark County Opioid Abatement Council recently awarded monies from an opioid settlement to several local organizations that provide drug prevention and treatment programs as well as recovery services. 

Clark County in 2018 filed a lawsuit in federal court against several pharmaceutical companies that sell opioids. Clark County joined more than 400 jurisdictions nationwide seeking to hold the companies accountable for harm opioid addiction inflicted on their communities. 

The Parks and Nature division of Clark County Public Works invites the community to participate in planning for improvements to Orchards Community Park. A survey is available at clark.wa.gov/public-works/orchards-community-park for community members to submit their ideas and feedback. The survey is also available in Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian.

The Parks and Nature division of Clark County Public Works is removing some of the play equipment at Lewisville Regional Park. Older play equipment located in several areas of the park no longer meets current safety standards. Play equipment near the beach area south of the softball fields and equipment near the Alder shelter will not be removed. 

Clark County Public Works is seeking applicants for an open volunteer park host position at Moulton Falls Regional Park. Volunteer park hosts live at their assigned park and assist with creating a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors. This 387-acre park is located in Yacolt, at the confluence of the East Fork Lewis River and Big Tree Creek. It features two waterfalls and an iconic arch bridge more than three stories high. The next park host will help care for this park and its visitors.