Clark County Public Works’ Clean Water division presented an overview of Phase 2 of the Vancouver Lake Management Plan to the Clark County Council at a work session on July 23. The third phase of the project was put on hold after funding was removed from this year’s state budget. At the work session, staff requested council policy direction for the investment of county resources in implementing the management plan.

Clark County is accepting applications to fill four vacancies on the seven-member Parks Advisory Board for terms that begin on Jan. 1, 2026.

Board members typically serve three-year terms. Upon expiration of a term, a member can apply again. There is no limit on how many terms a member can serve. The Parks Advisory Board advises the Clark County Council and county staff on parks planning, acquisition, development, and related issues. Applicants must be residents of Clark County. 

Clark County is seeking applicants to fill four vacant volunteer positions on the Clean Water Commission. The advisory group, composed of nine Clark County residents, provides input to and assists the Clean Water division of Clark County Public Works. The commission represents the community’s interests and needs related to surface water quality and watershed health. The group also makes recommendations to the Clark County Council about services and policies. The term for one of the open positions begins immediately upon approval and ends in December 2026.

Clark County is installing a large stormwater filter vault to treat runoff from approximately five acres of impervious surfaces along Northwest 99th Street, Northwest 9th Avenue, and the surrounding area. Three stormwater filter catch basins will also be installed. Construction will begin in July. 

Travelers can expect some delays on Northwest 99th Street during construction, but all travel lanes will remain open. Drivers are reminded to slow down, pay attention and be patient in work zones. 

Clark County residents can help prevent fires, injuries and pollution by properly disposing of fireworks after their Fourth of July celebrations. While fireworks sales begin this week, fireworks cannot legally be discharged in unincorporated Clark County until July 4. 

Construction begins today on the 78th Street Heritage Farm Wetland Restoration Project. The project will restore approximately two acres of wetlands and establish approximately three acres of vegetated buffer along Cougar Creek’s headwaters, located at the farm.

“The wetland creek restoration will elevate everything that makes Heritage Farm unique, further enriching its role as a place for connection, nourishment, and environmental renewal,” said Ross Hoover, Parks and Nature division manager for Clark County Public Works.

The Parks and Nature division of Clark County Public Works is leading the formation of a group to identify models for sustainable parks funding. The group will be composed of representatives from local governments, nonprofit organizations, youth sports organizations, land conservation organizations, interest groups and community leaders. They will explore, identify, and recommend sustainable funding strategies for the region to preserve, maintain, and enhance public parks and natural areas.

The Parks and Nature division of Clark County Public Works invites the community to participate in planning for improvements to Orchards Community Park. A survey is available at clark.wa.gov/public-works/orchards-community-park for community members to submit their ideas and feedback. The survey is also available in Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian.

The Parks and Nature division of Clark County Public Works is removing some of the play equipment at Lewisville Regional Park. Older play equipment located in several areas of the park no longer meets current safety standards. Play equipment near the beach area south of the softball fields and equipment near the Alder shelter will not be removed. 

Clark County Public Works is seeking applicants for an open volunteer park host position at Moulton Falls Regional Park. Volunteer park hosts live at their assigned park and assist with creating a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors. This 387-acre park is located in Yacolt, at the confluence of the East Fork Lewis River and Big Tree Creek. It features two waterfalls and an iconic arch bridge more than three stories high. The next park host will help care for this park and its visitors.