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Stormwater Ordinance - January 14, 2009 (4:19 minutes) Stormwater Facilities - February 6, 2005 (5:53 minutes) Clean Water Program - August 1, 2004 (5:58 minutes) You will need Windows Media Player version 9 or higher installed on your computer to watch our archived video. If you do not already have WM Player installed, a free download is available on the Microsoft Windows Media Web page. |
As residents of the rainy Pacific Northwest, we might assume that clean, fresh water will always be ours for the asking. But pollution, urbanization, and other population pressures challenge this assumption. Clark County administers the Clean Water Program to safeguard the quality of our water and comply with the federal Clean Water Act.
The program's primary activities include stormwater capital improvements, water quality monitoring, public education and outreach, regulations and enforcement, and stormwater maintenance. As the county's population continues to increase, Water Resources is committed to keeping our waterways clean for people, fish, and wildlife.
Ecology taking informal comments on draft municpal stormwater permit
The Washington State Department of Ecology plans to replace current municipal stormwater permits, including Clark County 's, by August 2012. Changes pertain to: monitoring requirements, performing watershed stormwater impact assessments, and requiring low impact development projects.
To review documents or submit permit language comments to the Department of Ecology 's - click here for their web site.
For specific questions about the county's current permit requirements or stormwater program email Rod Swanson at rod.swanson@clark.wa.gov or Ron Wierenga at ron.wierenga@clark.wa.gov or call Clark County Environmental Services at 360-397-2121 ext. 4345.
New Clean Water Info Sheets
Learn about the history of the Clean Water Program, major accomplishments, funding, tips for clean water, and more in these thirteen new fact sheets. Read more >>
New Resource for Stormwater Facility Maintenance
Do you know if you have a responsibility to maintain a private stormwater facility in your neighborhood? Wondering where to get information?
Check out StormwaterPartners.com, a website sponsored by Clark County and the cities of Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, and Washougal to provide information on stormwater facilities and their maintenance requirements.
Clean Water Program 2010 Summary Report
The Clean Water Program 2010 Summary Report is now available online. The report summarizes the Clean Water programs and activities for the year. Find information about stormwater construction projects, monitoring or our streams and waterways, community involvement and maintenance of our facilities. Read about our success stories in the community
2010 Stream Health Report
How healthy are Clark County's streams and lakes?
Learn about your watershed and trends in stream health by reading the new Clark County Stream Health Report!
Manual Updated December 2, 2009
Clark County Stormwater Manuals and Ordinances
Clean Water Success Stories
Read what else the Clean Water Program is doing to make a difference.
To report spills, dumping into surface water or storm drains, and illicit sewer and waste water connections to the stormwater drainage system, call:
Washington Department of Ecology 24-hour Surface Water Quality and Spill Complaint Line: (800) 258-5990
Hundreds of dog owners have already done it - you can too! Take the pledge to "scoop it" for clean water!
Owned by a dog? Check out our photo gallery of Canines for Clean Water and learn what you and your dog can do to help keep our water clean!
Take the pledge
Cool posters and coloring sheets to download
Fast fact: Clark County is home to an estimated 109,000 dogs. That's about 15,000 TONS of pet waste a year with the potential to reach our streams!
Frequently Asked Questions about the Clean Water Fee (PDF - 263K)
To request public records involving Environmental Services, contact Bobbi Trusty at (360) 397-2121 ext. 5268 or e-mail Bobbi.Trusty@clark.wa.gov.
