Clark County’s (County) role, as the landowner, is to manage the property, the remediation of the site, and the day-to-day operation of the site. 

The Department of Defense (DOD) is responsible for reviewing and approving actions that will be funded by the DOD.  

The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) is the agency responsible for regulatory oversight of the cleanup activities and ensuring compliance with the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). All inquiries, concerns, or requests for information regarding cleanup at Camp Bonneville may be directed to Ecology. This increases efficiency in communications and ensures that inquiries are addressed accurately and in compliance with state regulations. 

Ecology is also responsible for the cleanup’s associated public participation plan. They prepare and periodically update the public participation plan to ensure community involvement is both effective and responsive to the needs of Camp Bonneville and interested parties. They have expressed their commitment to maintaining transparency and fostering community involvement throughout the process. Interested parties should refer to Ecology’s public participation plan and the guidelines established therein. The plan provides comprehensive information on how to engage effectively and constructively in the ongoing cleanup efforts at Camp Bonneville. The plan also includes mechanisms for public information dissemination and feedback, ensuring that the community is well-informed and actively engaged in the cleanup process. Ecology retains leadership and authority over the public participation plan and is responsible for its implementation. Clark County collaborates with Ecology by providing local insights and supporting the public involvement process. 

The camp was officially closed in 1995. Since then, investigations and cleanup have been ongoing to prepare the site for reuse after the cleanup is completed. Contaminants identified at the site include unexploded ordnance, explosive compounds, munitions fragments, lead, petroleum products, pesticides and volatile organic compounds in the soil, and perchlorate and explosive chemicals in the groundwater. For cleanup purposes, the Prospective Purchaser Consent Decree defined the cleanup sites. This was based up on the Camp Bonneville Reuse Plan and the Finding of Suitability for Early Transfer. Camp Bonneville has been divided into five remedial action units (RAUs).  These units are primarily grouped by the nature of the particular contaminants, not by physical boundaries. The Prospective Purchaser Consent Decree can be accessed at https://clark.wa.gov/media/document/175746. The Findings of Suitability for Early Transfer can be accessed at https://clark.wa.gov/media/document/175741. The reuse plan can be accessed at https://clark.wa.gov/sites/default/files/dept/files/public-works/Camp_Bonneville/CampBonnevilleReusePlan.pdf.  

As Ecology is the agency responsible for regulatory oversight of the cleanup activities, members of the public may direct any inquiries regarding cleanup decisions, actions and progress to them. More information can be found at https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/cleanupsearch/. Michael Cronin is Ecology's designated point of contact for Camp Bonneville and can be reached at Michael.Cronin@ECY.WA.Gov. 

Remedial Action Unit (RAU) status: 

As Ecology is the agency responsible for regulatory oversight of the cleanup activities, members of the public may direct any inquiries regarding cleanup decisions, actions and progress to them. More information can be found at https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/cleanupsearch/. Michael Cronin is Ecology's designated point of contact for Camp Bonneville and can be reached at Michael.Cronin@ECY.WA.Gov. 

The remedial goals for the cleanup were based on the Camp Bonneville Reuse Plan (September 1998, revised in 2003 and 2005) and areas that were identified in the Prospective Purchaser Consent Decree. Camp Bonneville has been divided into remedial action units (RAUs), primarily based on the nature of the contaminants rather than distinct physical boundaries. For detailed information on these RAUs, please refer to the Camp Bonneville Reuse Plan. For more specific information on cleanup actions at Camp Bonneville, visit https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/cleanupsearch/.  

As Ecology is the agency responsible for regulatory oversight of the cleanup activities, members of the public may direct any inquiries regarding cleanup decisions, actions and progress to them. More information can be found at https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/cleanupsearch/. Michael Cronin is Ecology's designated point of contact for Camp Bonneville and can be reached at Michael.Cronin@ECY.WA.Gov. 

Clark County’s (County) role, as the landowner, is to manage the property, the remediation of the site, and the day-to-day operation of the site. The Department of Defense (DOD) is responsible for reviewing and approving actions that will be funded by the DOD. The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) is the agency responsible for regulatory oversight of the cleanup activities and ensuring compliance with the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). All inquiries, concerns, or requests for information regarding cleanup at Camp Bonneville may be directed to Ecology. This increases efficiency in communications and ensures that inquiries are addressed accurately and in compliance with state regulations. 

Ecology is also responsible for the public participation plan associated with the cleanup. They prepare and periodically update the public participation plan to ensure community involvement is both effective and responsive to the needs of Camp Bonneville and interested parties. Ecology has expressed their commitment to maintaining transparency and fostering community involvement throughout the process. Interested parties should refer to Ecology’s public participation plan and the guidelines established therein. The plan provides comprehensive information on how to engage effectively and constructively in the ongoing cleanup efforts at Camp Bonneville. The plan also includes mechanisms for public information dissemination and feedback, ensuring that the community is well-informed and actively engaged in the cleanup process. Ecology retains leadership and authority over the public participation plan and is responsible for its implementation. Clark County collaborates with Ecology by providing local insights and supporting the public involvement process. 

The reuse plan is considered by the Army as the primary document that describes the intended reuse of the property (see Finding of Suitability for Early Transfer, Page 21; see also Prospective Purchaser Consent Decree, Paragraphs 39 and 108). The Camp Bonneville Reuse Plan was originally prepared in September 1998 and revised in 2003 and 2005. The plan identifies the potential reuse for recreational purposes, with nine specific components: regional park, law enforcement training center, rustic retreat center/outdoor school, Native American culture center, Clark College environmental education, trails and nature area, FBI firing range, timber resource management area, and habitat restoration. Approximately 800 acres of the 3,840 acres at Camp Bonneville will be dedicated for the development of regional park amenities and approximately 2000 acres for trails and natural areas. The plan is considered by the army as the primary document that describes the intended reuse of the property. The plan can be accessed at https://clark.wa.gov/sites/default/files/dept/files/public-works/Camp_Bonneville/CampBonnevilleReusePlan.pdf. The Finding of Suitability for Early Transfer can be accessed at https://clark.wa.gov/media/document/175741. The Prospective Purchaser Consent Decree can be accessed at https://clark.wa.gov/media/document/175746.  

Clark County continues to implement the Clark County Forest Stewardship Plan at Camp Bonneville and to date has thinned 950 acres. Clark County plans to continue these healthy forest thinning efforts in the coming years. 

In creating the plan, Clark County’s forester formed a team that developed the value loss prevention plan for Camp Bonneville. This assessed the potential loss of all structures, facilities, and timber at the site. This team included representatives from the local community and the Clark County Assistant Fire Marshall. 

Clark County pays a fee to the Department of Natural Resources, called the fire protection assessment. It pays for fire protection on many different properties including larger, undeveloped or forested conservation lands, including Camp Bonneville. 

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has fire protection responsibilities within the boundaries of Camp Bonneville. As part of the Clark County Forest Stewardship Plan, County staff developed a Camp Bonneville Wildfire Suppression Plan (refer Appendix 4) in 2017. This document outlines safety objectives, fire notification procedures and pre-suppression actions. While not a comprehensive wildfire response plan, which falls under DNR’s purview, the intent of this document is to emphasize the importance of collaboration between DNR and Clark County Public Works. It sets guidelines for ground forces and control lines and highlights safety hazards, particularly the presence of unexploded ordnance (UXO) within Camp Bonneville’s boundaries. The plan was updated in 2024 to reflect the new contacts for the cooperating agencies. Please contact Clark County forestry program staff for more information: Kevin Tyler, Legacy Lands program manager, Kevin.Tyler@clark.wa.gov and Hunter Decker, Clark County forester, Hunter.Decker@clark.wa.gov.  

Currently, there are no established fire breaks. The County is planning for a fire break around the perimeter of the site and around the central impact zone boundary. The fire break will be constructed in phases based on fire risk data. The first phase is planned to be implemented in 2025 but will be dependent on contracting and permitting requirements.  

The Camp Bonneville Reuse Plan, dated 1998 and revised in 2003 and 2005, identified this as an allowed use.  The FBI firing range at Camp Bonneville is an active facility under federal management. In active firing ranges, the presence of lead from bullets is managed in compliance with applicable environmental guidelines. 

As per the guidance provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, specifically in the document "Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges" (EPA-902-B-01-001), there are well-established procedures for managing lead in active ranges. These practices are designed to mitigate environmental impacts while the range is in operation. 

Once the range is no longer in operation, the remediation is the responsibility of the operating entity. In this case, it is understood that the federal government, whether through the Department of Defense or the FBI, will be responsible for the range's cleanup when it is no longer active (see Ecology’s Aug. 18, 2021, letter to Greg Shaw). The cleanup will be conducted under the oversight of the state's Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) authority, which requires remediation of lead concentrations above 250 ppm. 

As of June 2024, there is no active contract with the FBI as the previous agreement has expired. Following a directive from council during a discussion on March 6, 2024, County staff is engaged in negotiations with the FBI to establish a new agreement. Meanwhile, the FBI has indicated that it will conduct its operations in alignment with the provisions of the prior agreement until a new one is finalized. The continued use provides continuity for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the FBI. 

Per the 2012 Addendum #1 to the original use agreement between the County, CCSO, and the FBI, the FBI agreed to pay the county $150,000. The payments were handled and maintained by the CCSO.    

The payments from the FBI from 2013 through 2024 were handled and maintained by the CCSO.  According to their records, the documentation lists a single transaction from 2018 – 2024: