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The Clean Water Commission is a nine-member volunteer resident board serving in an advisory capacity to the Clark County Council on issues related to the Clean Water Division. The Clean Water Commission works with staff to review the program budget in detail, implement stormwater treatment improvements, bolster water quality monitoring, and enhance public education and outreach. The Clean Water Commission bylaws are here. For more information about the commission, please email cleanwater@clark.wa.gov.
Meeting Information
Meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November) and start at 6:30 pm. The meeting agenda will be available below, under the heading Meetings.
How to Provide Comments and/or Attend Virtual CWC Meetings
Due to the current public health situation, the public is encouraged to participate in the following ways:
- By phone 408.418.9388 and enter access code: 187 979 2706
- Email public comments to cleanwater@clark.wa.gov by noon on the day of the meeting
Please let us know if you need language assistance, Title VI CWC meetings. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to hearing from you.
Annual Report
The Clean Water Commission will present their 2021 annual report to the Clark County Council and County Manager at a work session on May 18, 2022. Here is the link to the annual report.
Commissioners
| Name | Term Expires | Watershed |
|---|---|---|
| Brendan Addis, Chair | 12/31/23 | Washougal River |
| Michelle Girts | 12/31/22 | Salmon Creek |
| Matthew Jones, Vice Chair | 12/31/22 | East Fork Lewis River |
| Marie LaManna | 12/31/22 | Salmon Creek |
| Jeffrey Kessenich | 12/31/24 | Burnt Bridge Creek |
| Sandra Martin-Boehm | 12/31/24 | West Slope |
| Bob Trost | 12/31/24 | Burnt Bridge Creek |
| Josh Seeds | 12/31/23 | Gibbons Creek |
| Rodger Hauge | 12/31/23 | Washougal River |
Working Groups
In 2016, the Clean Water Commission developed three working groups to focus on priority topics. These working groups will report to the full commission at regularly scheduled meetings.
Outreach Team
Provides input on the public outreach presentations and continues to be a positive presence in the community. This team is responsible for giving public presentations about the clean water program to various community groups and organizations.
Partnership Team
Collaborate with other advisory groups to establish amenities such as trails and educational opportunities on stormwater facility sites.
Research Team
Responsible for gathering data and information needed by the CWC members to evaluate programs and make recommendations.
Meetings
Meeting notes for years 2019-2022 are available below. For prior years, contact Clean Water Division Staff Liaison Alice Millward at 564.397.5267.
OPEN POSITION
How To Apply
Interested residents must submit a letter and résumé to Brent Davis, Clark County Clean Water Division, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or by email at cleanwater@clark.wa.gov.
Applicants can live anywhere in Clark County. Unincorporated residents and people with an interest in water quality, data and program analysis, education and outreach, or experience advocating for the environment are encouraged to apply. Professional experience in stormwater management is not required.
Term: Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2025.
Application deadline: 12 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.