Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County councilors today unveiled new watershed signs that were chosen by county residents last year as part of a Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington project. The event was held at Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Regional Park where the first new watershed sign was installed. The new signs, which are located where named streams cross roads, will replace existing signs that were installed in the mid-1990s.

The unveiling of the new signs coincides with the launch of an interactive map called “Explore your watershed”, where residents can learn about their local waterways, recreational activities, fish and wildlife, stream health and things everyone can do to prevent pollution and protect water quality. The map will be promoted throughout 2020 with a watershed health campaign that will include stewardship challenges and contests using the hashtag #CleanWaterStartsWithMe.

“The public choose a great sign that will help people identify and connect with the streams, rivers and lakes that make Clark County a great place to live,” said Clean Water Outreach Specialist Eric Lambert. “We’re looking forward to seeing the great things county residents are doing to protect stream health, and we’ve got some fun prizes for participants too.”

Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington, a coalition of local jurisdictions and organizations including Clark County and the cities of Vancouver, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Camas and Washougal. Residents can find the watershed map at www.clarkwatersheds.org and can participate in the campaign by following the Stormwater Partners Facebook page or the hashtags #CleanWaterStartsWithMe and #ClarkWatersheds.

 

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CONTACT
Eric Lambert
outreach specialist
Public Works - Clean Water
564.397.4536
eric.lambert@clark.wa.gov