In this Issue:

Stormwater Ordinance Update - Public Open Houses

Small Acreage Expo

Spring Workshops:

Build a rain barrel
Design a rain garden
Make a green cleaning kit
Learn how to maintain your septic tank
Learn how to keep Gee Creek healthy

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Clark County Washington Clean Water Program
1300 Franklin Street
PO Box 9810
Vancouver, Washington 98666-9810

(360) 397-6118
ext. 4345

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www.clark.wa.gov/water-resources

Special Open House Edition - April 2008

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Community Open House

Stormwater Ordinance public open houses scheduled for April 2008

Why are revisions to the stormwater ordinance required?
What are the changes to the ordinance?
What are the value and benefits to our community?
How will the revisions potentially affect homeowners, developers, and the environment?

Get the answers to these questions and more...

The public is invited to learn more about the proposed stormwater ordinance update and provide feedback at any of four community open houses in April. County staff will be available to answer questions on how the proposed ordinance may affect property owners in unincorporated Clark County.

Clark County will be adding documents and FAQs to the Web page throughout the Ordinance Update Process.

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 1.1M)
More information>>>

Open House Schedule:

April 15 Tuesday	Manor Grange - 17901 NE 72 Avenue 5:30-7:30 p.m.
April 16 Wednesday	La Center High School - 725 Highland Road, La Center 5:30-7:30 p.m.
April 17 Thursday	Yacolt Fire Department - 404 S Parcel Avenue, Yacolt 5:30-7:30 p.m.
April 24 Thursday	Clark Public Utilities Building - 8600 NE 117th Avenue 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Small Acreage Expo

Learn earth-friendly ways to manage and enhance your rural property. Join us for workshops on installing portable fencing (hands-on), small engine repair, mud management, stall mat installation, fertilization and lime application for pastures, weed identification, streamside property management, a farm tour, and more! Sponsored by the Clean Water Program and WSU Clark County Extension.
Event Schedule
Registration Form

$10 registration includes lunch. Register by April 14.
For more information call or Email:
Erin Harwood at (360) 397-6060 x 7720
erin.harwood@clark.wa.gov

More information the Small Acreage Program>>
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Opportunities to learn....

Workshops fill up quickly so don’t delay! Call WSU Clark County Extension to REGISTER AND PRE-PAY (if a cost involved):

Recycle the Rain! - Rain Barrel Workshop:
	Build your very own RAIN BARREL with the WSU Extension Watershed Stewards. It's a great way to store water for those special plants or your vegetable garden and yet another way that you can protect your water resources. Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. CASEE Center - 11104 NE 149 Street Cost: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED and $35 to cover materials PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED: (360) 397-6060 ext. 0 or email jenifer.naas@clark.wa.gov for more information.
Rain Garden Design Workshops:
	Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Shorty's Nursery - 10006 SE Mill Plain Cost: Free PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED: (360) 397-6060 ext. 0 or email jenifer.naas@clark.wa.gov for more information.
Make Your Own Green Cleaning Kit
	Saturday, April 12, 2008- 9:30 -11:30 Michael Servetus Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4505 E 18th Street, Vancouver or Thursday, May 1, 2008- 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Liberty Middle School 1612 NE Garfield, Cmas Cost: $15.00 PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED: (360) 397-6060 ext. 0 or email jenifer.naas@clark.wa.gov for more information.
Wells and Septic Maintenance
	Own property with a well or septic system? These workshops focus on protecting wells and their water quality as well as properly maintaining septic systems to save money. Participants will receive helpful reference materials, while also learning how wells and septic systems work, tips on maintenance, and how to avoid costly repairs. Sponsored by WSU Clark County Extension, Clark County Public Health and the Clean Water Program. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. CASEE Center - 11104 NE 149 Street or Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Fire District #11 - 21609 NE 72 Ave Cost: Free PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED: (360) 397-6060 ext. 0 or email erin.harwood@clark.wa.gov for more information.
Keeping Gee Creek Healthy
	If you live in the Gee Creek watershed (or even if you don't), come learn how to improve runoff from your home, farm, business or neighborhood and help restore the waters of Gee Creek. Sponsored by the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge and WSU Clark County Extension. Gee Creek Workshop flyer (PDF - 546K) More information about the Gee Creek Restoration Project>> Monday April 7, 2008, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Monday May 5, 2008, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Clark County Fire District #12 Main Station 911 N. 65th Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642 Cost: Free but class size is limited! Registration: call (360) 397-6060 ext. 0 or E-mail Lynn_Cornelius@fws.gov

Clean Water Program

Established in 2000, the Clean Water Program helps improve water quality in Clark County through education, storm sewer cleaning and maintenance, pollutant source screening, stormwater facility upgrades, stream habitat restoration projects and development and enforcement of improved stormwater regulations.

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