Conditions vary across Clark County; commuters should use extreme caution on icy streets

Vancouver, WA – Clark County Public Works has crews out early Monday morning to improve difficult driving conditions following snow, sleet and freezing rain.

Crews are spreading gravel so drivers can get more traction as they head to work following the holiday weekend.

Public Works also is using snow plows, where feasible, to push snow and slush to the side. In some areas, the wintry accumulation isn’t deep enough for plows to be effective.

Vancouver, WA – Today marks the end of Clark County’s Legacy Lands program’s 30th anniversary year. The celebratory year included acquiring 355 acres for conservation, more acres than in any year for the past decade.

The acquired conservation lands are 51 acres along Rock Creek, 150 acres in the vicinity of Flume Creek and 154 acres on Spud Mountain.

Drivers urged to avoid non-essential travel and obey closure signs

Vancouver, WA – With continued heavy rain, Clark County Public Works is busy clearing blocked storm drains and culverts to protect the lives and property of county residents and visitors.

Vancouver, WA – Kay Hust, manager of the Salmon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, has been honored for her work with the Northwest’s premier clean water association.

The Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association presented Hust with its Arthur Sidney Bedell Award during a banquet last week. The award is given annually to a member who demonstrates sustained contributions to the association for at least five years.

“I’m very humbled,” Hust said, “because I looked out at that audience and saw a lot of people who deserved it more than me.”

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Legacy Lands’ program will host an interactive learning event in September at Vancouver Lake Regional Park to commemorate the program’s 30th anniversary.

The final event in the 30th anniversary celebration series will offer opportunities to learn about wildlife and connect with the community.

The date and time for the upcoming event is:

Vancouver, WA – The public will have an opportunity to comment on a long-range vision for parks, trails and open space during the regular meeting of the Board of County Councilors at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.

The meeting will include a public hearing to consider adoption of the Clark County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan at the Public Service Center, sixth-floor hearing room, 1300 Franklin St.

Vancouver, WA – A private contractor working for Clark Public Utilities will replace a 12-inch water line within a section of trail along Salmon Creek Greenway. Construction is expected to begin Tuesday, Sept. 8 and last for up to three weeks.

Tapani, Inc. will keep the trail open for walkers, runners and cyclists, who will need to stay clear of work areas and equipment.

A local soccer group will install additional field lights at Luke Jensen Sports Park, further expanding use of the 20-acre facility.

The Board of County Councilors this week approved an agreement with Vancouver West Soccer Club to install lights for two synthetic turf fields north of the main parking lot.

For the eighth consecutive year, the Salmon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant has been recognized for 100 percent environmental compliance. The Washington State Department of Ecology’s Outstanding Performance award honors the Salmon Creek plant for passing environmental tests, analyzing water samples, planning to prevent sewage spills, and finishing 2014 without any permit violations. Of the approximately 300 wastewater treatment plants operating in Washington, 127 were honored for 100 percent compliance last year.

Vancouver, WA – Two upcoming events offer opportunities to improve local trails and celebrate Legacy Lands’ 30th anniversary in Clark County. Anniversary activities for August include work parties in two large natural areas: • 9 a.m. - noon Saturday, Aug. 1 – Join the Whipple Creek Regional Park Restoration Committee as volunteers continue to improve trails in this 300-acre forested park. Nature trails are being restored with gravel surfacing. Register at parkhero.org.