Clark County Public Health has lifted its algae advisory at Round Lake in Camas. Water samples collected from the lake show water quality has improved over the last two weeks and toxin levels are no longer elevated.

The warning signs posted at the lake are being removed. However, harmful algal blooms may return as conditions change. Public Health encourages people swimming and recreating in the lake to watch for floating scum and avoid direct contact with water in those areas. Pets should not drink or have contact with water in areas of floating scum.

All comments are welcomed and encouraged regarding the draft Clark County 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and substantial amendments to the 2023 Annual Action Plan. The CAPER details the accomplishments that were completed between July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, through funding received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Substantial amendments to the 2023 Annual Action Plan describe changes in the use of HOME Investment Partnerships program funds. 

Due to the extreme fire danger, recreational fires will be prohibited throughout unincorporated Clark County effective immediately.

The Clark County Council is seeking volunteers to fill two openings on the county’s Planning Commission. 

One position is for six years and expires Dec. 31, 2031, and one position is for a four-year term that ends Dec. 31, 2029. Both positions begin Jan. 1, 2026.

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

Results from water samples taken from Round Lake on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 revealed cyanotoxins above the threshold levels recommended by the Washington Department of Health. Warning signs are being placed at public access points at the lake. 

The Clark County Agricultural Advisory Commission has scheduled their regular meetings for the fourth Wednesday of every month from 6-8 pm. The first regular meeting is scheduled for Aug. 27.  

The next Clark County Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for 9:30 am Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Room 243.

Pursuant to RCW 42.30.030(2), which encourages public agencies to provide for public access to meetings, this meeting can also be viewed via Teams or joined telephonically. 

Starting Aug. 21, an herbicide will be applied to Eurasian watermilfoil in Vancouver Lake. Applying herbicide in August increases the efficacy of the treatment and helps ensure that conditions are improved and milfoil is significantly reduced before the 2026 recreational season. 

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 focuses on Chapter 2 of the Aging Readiness Plan—Healthy Communities. The COA and their guests will discuss opportunities and programs oriented towards older adults and social connections. 

The meeting will take place at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and is open to the public. 

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Services is seeking applications for projects that strengthen Severe Weather Response services for unhoused residents. Funding is intended to reduce harm during extreme weather events through coordinated planning, sheltering, outreach, and supply distribution- working as part of the Homeless Crisis Response System (HCRS). There will be approximately $800,000 available in severe weather response funds for fiscal year 2026 and 2027 combined.