Vancouver, WA – An open house this month will give residents a chance to provide input on a proposed master plan development for the Leichner Campus portion of the closed Leichner Landfill.

The open house is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the Vancouver Church of Christ, 9019 N.E. 86th St.

Leichner Campus is a 35-acre site south of the closed landfill. The area is flat, has no buried garbage and is zoned for light-industrial development.

The community has been involved in the development of the master plan through two previous open houses in 2014 and… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County, in partnership with Clark Public Utilities, will host its annual Earth Day Fest on Saturday, April 16, at Salmon Creek Regional Park.

Now in its 17th year, this event will have activities for the whole family.

The Earth Day Fest is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes:

• A live birds of prey exhibit
• An Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) exhibit
• Live reptile demonstrations
• A wild salmon release
• Water bug investigations

“Earth Day Fest is a great family event with lots… Read More

Vancouver, WA – The Clark County Green Neighbors program is seeking hosts for its Natural Garden Tour on Sunday, July 17. Interested people should practice environmentally friendly gardening techniques and be willing to offer public tours of their yards and gardens.

This annual event is a fun way to show off your yard and the Earth-conscious methods you use to make it blossom. The event is a chance for residents to learn about gardening techniques, get inspiration for their yards and exchange ideas with other gardeners.

All county residents who use environmentally friendly… Read More

Vancouver, WA — Research suggests today’s children may not live as long as their parents because of preventable chronic health conditions.

“Preventable health conditions have a huge impact on the county,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer. “That’s why our department increasingly focuses on prevention as we work with our health partners on initiatives that have the greatest community impact.”

As National Public Health Week, April 4–10, explores the theme of Healthiest Nation 2030, Clark County Public Health continues to evaluate the state of health locally… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County residents will have six opportunities this spring to recycle a variety of items, including block foam, at the Green Neighbors Recycling Day events.

Here are the locations, dates and times of the six events:

Yacolt: April 9, 9 a.m.‒2 p.m., Yacolt Primary School, 406 W. Yacolt Road
Camas: April 16, 9 a.m. ‒ 1 p.m., Camas Public Works Operations Center, 1620 S.E. 8th St.
Ridgefield: April 23, 9 a.m.‒1 p.m., 5901 S. 11th St.
La Center: April 30, 9 a.m.‒1 p.m., Holley Park, 1000 E. 4th St.
Washougal: May 14, 9 a.m.‒1 p.m., Washougal… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County will hold a Green Neighbors Recycling Day Event in Yacolt from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in the Yacolt Primary School parking lot, 406 W. Yacolt Road.

Clark County residents can drop off block foam, electronic equipment, old tires without rims, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units and scrap metal. Participants are limited to five tires per person. No business waste will be accepted.

Household hazardous waste such as paints, pesticides, poisons, automotive fluids and chemicals will NOT be accepted at this event. Household… Read More

Vancouver, WA – New Seasons Market Fisher’s Landing has won the inaugural Clark County Green Business of the Year award. The store received the award, made of repurposed materials, Thursday during the annual Green Business Showcase.

New Seasons Market Fisher’s Landing won the award for its sustained commitment to the environment and implementing projects such as:

• Donating food to hunger relief organizations
• Hosting an annual bike fair
• Using durable cups and spoons at the sampling counter
• Promoting a culture of sustainability and earth… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Recycled Arts Festival has won two awards from the Washington Festival and Events Association for benefiting the community and best overall event.

The awards were presented to Sally Fisher, an outreach specialist in Environmental Services who is the event’s founder and coordinator, at a Tuesday ceremony in Olympia.

One award, the Community Impact Award, was given for having the most positive impact on a community of any Washington festival or event in 2015.

The second, the Grand Summit Award, is the association’s top honor. It was… Read More

Vancouver, WA ‒ Ducklings and chicks are popular at this time of year. But handling and nuzzling them is a good way to acquire a Salmonella infection, which can cause severe diarrhea, fever and stomach pain.

“Children are especially at risk of illness because they are less likely to wash their hands and have more frequent hand-to-mouth contact than adults,” said Clark County Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick. “We suggest a trip to the zoo or a stuffed animal as a better springtime gift for your child.”

Symptoms of Salmonella infection begin one to three… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business program will host its fifth annual Green Business Showcase from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Fort Vancouver’s historic Artillery Barracks, 600 Hathaway Road.

A new component of this year’s showcase will be presentation of the first annual Green Business of the Year Award. This award will be given to the Clark County Green Business that has best demonstrated efforts to continually reduce its environmental impact and improve practices over time.

Fourteen businesses applied for the award, with projects ranging from:

… Read More