Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Clean Water Program will assess conditions along portions of the East Fork Lewis River and lower Salmon Creek watersheds this fall and winter as part of its Stormwater Needs Assessment Program (SNAP). To help, the county staff is requesting information from citizens and local agencies about potential water quality and stormwater problems in these watersheds.
“Observations and experiences from people who live or work around these tributaries are an important part of our data gathering process,” said Rod Swanson, Clean Water Program senior planner. “The information we receive will be used to help supplement and inform our work in the field.”
Work for the remainder of 2008 will focus on tributaries of the East Fork Lewis River near La Center and on tributaries to lower Salmon Creek near Interstate 5, such as Cougar, Tenny and LaLonde creeks.
People living or working around these waters are encouraged to contact the county with information about water quality, erosion, stormwater, drainage, habitat or noxious weeds by calling (360) 397-6118 ext. 4345.
SNAP is a five-year effort to assess stream and storm drainage conditions in Clark County. The program examines watershed resources, identifies stormwater issues and opportunities, and recommends specific projects or actions to help protect water quality through improved stormwater management. SNAP is currently in its second year. In 2007, the program submitted more than 20 capital projects for the 2009-14 Stormwater Capital Improvement Program.
More information is available online at: www.clark.wa.gov/water-resources, or by calling the Clean Water Program at (360) 397-6118 ext. 4345.
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