| TO REPORT A SPILL OR SURFACE WATER POLLUTION IN CLARK COUNTY | ||
| Washington Department of Ecology 24-Hour Spill SW Region Response Hotline | (360) 407-6300 | |
Here are some common contacts for water-related issues in Clark County. It is by no means a complete listing. Please consult the local telephone directory for more comprehensive listings and contacts for issues within the boundaries of Clark County's incorporated cities.
Tip for reaching the right agency:
Know where you are - where is the problem or issue occuring? If you are unsure who to call, start at the local level. If you are inside the city limits contact the appropriate city department listed below or in the government pages of the local phone directory. If you are in the unincorporated area, call the most appropriate contact listed under Clark County.
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| Police, Fire, Medical Emergencies | 911 | |
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| Clark County, Including State & Federal Agencies | ||
| Acreage and agricultural issues, livestock in creek | Clark Conservation District | (360) 883-1987 |
| WSU Extension Small Acreage Program (educational information) | (360) 397-6060 ext. 5729 | |
| USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Brush Prairie Service Center | (360) 883-1987 | |
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| Code Enforcement, erosion control | Clark County Environmental Services | (360) 397-2121 ext. 4931 |
| Pollution prevention | Clark County Environmental Services - Technical Assistance | (360) 397-2121 ext 4392 |
| Clark County Community Development - Engineering Services / Development Inspection Officer and Lead Inspector | (360) 397-2375 | |
| Clark County Code Enforcement Coordinator (nuisance, non-erosion) | (360) 397-2375 ext. 4130 | |
| Washington Dept. of Ecology - 24 Hour spill hotline | (360) 407-6300 | |
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| Drug paraphernalia | Clark County Sheriff - Drug Task Force - Tip line |
(360) 256-5711 (360) 397-2211 ext 6017 |
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| Environmental health | Clark County Public Health Complaint Line (online form available) |
(360) 307-8083 |
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| Environmental stewardship / Restoration Opportunities | WSU Extension Watershed Steward Program (educational information) | (360) 397-6060 ext. 7703 |
| Washington Department of Fish and Wildelife / Restoration Program | (360) 696-6211 | |
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| Fish and Wildlife | Clark County Endangered Species Act (ESA) Program | (360) 397-2121 |
| Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife / Enforcement Program | (360) 696-6211 | |
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| Flooding | Clark County - Public Works Operations Customer Service | (360) 397-2446 |
| Habitat Issues | Clark County Conservation Ordinance - Development Services / Rural Team | (360) 397-2121, ext. 7731 |
| Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife / Habitat program | (360) 696-6211 | |
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| Invasive plants or noxious weeds | Clark County Weed Management | (360)397-6140 |
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| Sanitary sewer issues | Clark Regional Wastewater District - Pretreatment Inspectors and Coordinator | (360) 750-5876 |
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| Septic leaks, septic tanks | Clark County Public Health Complaint Line (online form available) |
(360) 397-8083 |
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| Shoreline/floodplain issues | Shoreline Permits - Clark County Community Development / Development Services | (360) 397-2375, ext. 4885 |
| SEPA Review - Washington Department of Ecology | (360) 407-6922 | |
| Floodplain (new development) - Clark County Department of Community Development / Engineering Services | (360) 397-6119 | |
| Floodplain (existing development) - Clark County Department of Community Development / Building | (360) 397-2375, ext. 4088 | |
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| Spill response | Washington State Department of Ecology Spill Response Hotline Or Ecology SW Washington Region Hotline |
(800) 258-5990 (360) 6300 |
| EPA / Coast Guard National Response Center | (800) 424-8802 | |
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| Stormwater facility inspection - Private Property | Clark County - Public Works Operations - Customer Service | (360) 397-2446 |
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| Stormwater infrastructure maintenance - Public Property (pipes, manholes, catch basins, street flooding) | Clark County - Public Works Construction Management | (360) 397-2446 |
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| Trash or debris in stream | In roadside ditches: Clark County Public Works Operations | (360) 397-2446 |
| In creek (public land): Clark County Public Works Operations | (360) 397-2446 | |
| In creek (private land): Clark County Public Health Complaint Line | (360) 397-8083 | |
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| Water main break or leak | Clark Public Utilities | (360) 992-8022 or (360) 992-3000 |
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| Water quality Best Management Practices - Residential and business | Clark County Environmental Services Water Resources Technical Assistance | (360) 397-2121 ext. 4392 |
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| Water quality or stormwater questions (general) | Clark County Public Works Clean Water Program | (360) 397-6118 ext. 4345 |
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| Wetlands or Habitat Protection Ordinance | Clark County Development Services / Rural Team | (360) 397-2375 |
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| City of Battle Ground | ||
| Code Enforcement, erosion control, and pollution prevention | City of Battle Ground - Community Development / Planning Department | (360) 342-5042 |
| Stormwater infrastructure maintenance - Public Property (pipes, manholes, catch basins, street flooding) | City of Battle Ground - Public Works Operations | (360) 342-5060 |
| City of Camas | ||
| Code Enforcement, erosion control, and pollution prevention | City of Camas - Public Works Administration | (360) 817-1560 |
| City of La Center | ||
| Code Enforcement, erosion control, and pollution prevention | City of La Center - Public Works Department | (360) 263-7665 |
| City of Ridgefield | ||
| Code Enforcement, erosion control, and pollution prevention | City of Ridgefield - Development Inspection and Building Official | (360) 887-8610 |
| City of Vancouver | ||
| Code Enforcement, erosion control, and pollution prevention | City of Vancouver Code Enforcement - 24 hour Enforcement line |
360) 487-7130 (360-693-9302 |
| Sanitary sewer issues | City of Vancouver - Pretreatment Program Coordinator | (360) 696-8008 |
| Stormwater infrastructure maintenance - Public Property (pipes, manholes, catch basins, street flooding) | City of Vancouver - Public Works Operations | (360) 696-8177 |
| Water main break or leak | City of Vancouver - Public Works Operations | (360) 696-8177 |
Contacts by nature of complaint
| Police, Fire, Medical Emergencies | 911 |
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| Emergency spill response | |
| Clark County 24 Hour Surface Water Quality and Spill Complaint line | (360) 397-2446 |
| Washington Department of Ecology Statewide Spill Response Hotline | (800) 258-5990 |
| SW Washington Department of Ecology Regional Spill Response Hotline | (360) 407-6300 |
| EPA National Response Center | (800) 424-8802 |
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| Drug paraphernalia (in or near streams/water) | |
| Clark County Sheriff - Drug Task Force | (360) 256-5711 |
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| Endangered Species Act | |
| Clark County ESA Program | (360) 397-2121 |
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| Erosion control / code enforcement issues / pollution prevention | |
| Clark County Environmental Services - Code Enforcement Water Resources Technical Assistance |
(360) 397-2121 ext. 4931 (360) 397-2121 ext. 4392 |
| Clark County Public Works - Engineering / Development Inspection Officer and Lead Inspector | (360) 397-6119 ext. 4522 |
| Clark County Code Enforcement Coordinator (nuisance, non-erosion) | (360) 397-2375 |
| City of Battle Ground - Community Development / Planning Department | (360) 342-5042 |
| City of Camas - Public Works Administration | (360) 817-1560 |
| City of La Center - Public Works Department | (360) 263-7665 |
| City of Ridgefield - Development Inspection and Building Official | (360) 887-8610 |
| City of Vancouver - Development Review - 24 hour Code Enforcement line |
(360) 487-7130 (360) 693-9302 |
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| Environmental public health complaints | |
| Clark County Public Health Complaint Line - online form available | (360) 307-8083 |
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| Environmental stewardship (water related) | |
| WSU Extension Watershed Steward Program (educational information) | (360) 397-6060 ext. 5712 |
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| Fish and wildlife law enforcement | |
| Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife / Enforcement Program | (360) 696-6211 ext. 0 |
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| Habitat Conservation Ordinance | |
| Clark County Development Services / Rural Team | (360) 397-2275 |
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| Habitat issues (new dams, water diversions, unusual or sudden low water) | |
| Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife / Habitat program | (360) 696-6211 ext. 0 |
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| Invasive plants or noxious weeds | |
| Clark County Vegetation Management | (360)397-6140 |
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| Livestock in creek / Acreage and agricultural issues | |
| Clark Conservation District | (360) 883-1987 |
| WSU Extension Small Acreage Program (educational information) | (360) 397-6060 ext. 5729 |
| USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Brush Prairie Service Center | (360) 883-1987 |
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| Sanitary sewer issues / process water discharge issues | |
| Clark Regional Wastewater District - Pretreatment Inspectors and Coordinator | (360) 993-8817 |
| City of Vancouver - Pretreatment Program Coordinator | (360) 696-8008 |
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| Septic leaks / septic tank issues | |
| Clark County Public Health | (360) 397-8428 |
| Clark County Public Health Complaint Line | (360) 397-8083 |
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| Stormwater facility inspection - Private Property | |
| Clark County - Public Works Operations - Customer Service | (360) 397-2446 |
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| Stormwater infrastructure maintenance - Public Property (pipes, manholes, catch basins, street flooding) | |
| Clark County - Public Works Operations Customer Service | (360) 397-2446 |
| City of Battle Ground - Public Works Operations | (360) 342-5060 |
| City of Vancouver - Public Works Operations | (360) 696-8177 |
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| Stranded Salmonids / fish kills | |
| Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife / Fish program | (360) 696-6211 ext. 0 |
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| Trash or debris in stream or upland | |
| In roadside ditches: Clark County Public Works Operations | (360) 397-2446 |
| In creek (public land): Clark County Public Works Operations | (360) 397-2446 |
| In creek (private land): Clark County Public Health Complaint Line | (360) 397-8083 |
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| Water main break or leak | |
| Clark Public Utilities | (360) 992-8022 |
| City of Vancouver - Public Works Operations | (360) 696-8177 |
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| Water quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) - residential and business | |
| Clark County Environmental Services Water Resources Technical Assistance | (360) 397-2121 ext. 4392 |
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| Water quality or stormwater questions (general) | |
| Clark County Environmental Services Water Resources / Clean Water Program | (360) 397-2121 ext. 4345 |
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| Wetlands & Habitat Protection Ordinance | |
| Clark County Development Services / Rural Team | (360)397-2121 |
