PORTLAND, ORE. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on a draft environmental assessment of major repairs to portions of the jetties at the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington.
The work is necessary to prevent further deterioration and structural breaches, which could alter the reliability of the jetties and impact the ability of ships to navigate the river entrance.
Actual repairs could begin as early as 2012 and would be completed in phases over 20 years.
The proposed project calls for the placement of 364,000 tons and nearly 750,000 tons of rock on the north and south jetty, respectively, along with the addition of spur groins on both jetties. Additionally, both jetties would be capped with very large armor stones to prevent further erosion of the tips. Finally, the proposal includes plans to reinforce and add groins to jetty “A” at the south end of Cape Disappointment.
The Corps expects rock would be acquired from multiple sources in Oregon, Washington, California and British Columbia. Each jetty stone would weigh between 30 and 50 tons. Rock delivery would take place by barge or truck.
The draft environmental assessment is available online at http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/pm/e/en_plan_assess.asp
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Face-To-Face with Mayor Tim Leavitt and the City Council
Ask questions or just chat with your new mayor, Wednesday Jan. 20, 6:30 pm at Cascade Park Library.
City of Vancouver receives energy grant to increase conservation, reduce costs
The City of Vancouver will receive nearly $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to improve energy efficiency in its facilities and operations and reduce on-going energy costs.
Friday, January 8, 2010
CW Chamber Supports Camas & Washougal School District Replacement Levy – Voting in February
Camas, WA – The Camas Washougal Chamber of Commerce is in support of both the Camas and Washougal School District replacement levies that will be up for vote in February. The levies will replace funding for the current levies set to expire in 2010. The State only covers 80% of funding needed for schools and this Levy will bridge that gap.
The $10 Million dollar Replacement Maintenance and Operations Levies will go towards learning only. Below is a sample of what the Levy funds will go towards in the School Districts:
o Athletics: Coaches, uniforms, referees, transportation, etc.
o Textbooks: Every math, science, English and art text books for every grade level.
o School Safety: Security systems, personnel, fencing, drug & alcohol intervention, etc.
o Student Health: Nurses, health room, screening & plans for medically fragile children.
o Accelerated Programs: Advanced placement courses, science Olympiad, robotics, magnet programs, math, gifted programming and more.
o Special Education: Teachers, adaptive equipment, books & materials, etc.
o Teacher Training: Workshops, seminars, and special training.
o Transportation: Half the costs of all school transportation.
o Substitute Teachers: Levy covers almost all the costs for the entire program.
o Community Education: Coordination, publicity, and supervision of the program.
o Grounds: 25% of costs for cleaning, maintaining, heating, lighting, and fields.
o Dramatic Productions: All plays, musicals at the middle & high school levels.
o Band Performances: Concerts, instruments, travel, and uniforms.
o Technology Support: All personnel costs for tech support district wide.
The Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce works to link the School Districts with the businesses of East Clark County. Our Camas-Washougal Education and Economic Development Committee supported the development of the current Robotics Team. Businessmen and women have donated their time for the senior projects panels and the JAS program in Washougal. We understand that a strong school district supports a strong economic climate. Great schools are a strong recruitment tool for businesses thinking about relocating or starting in East Clark County.
The $10 Million dollar Replacement Maintenance and Operations Levies will go towards learning only. Below is a sample of what the Levy funds will go towards in the School Districts:
o Athletics: Coaches, uniforms, referees, transportation, etc.
o Textbooks: Every math, science, English and art text books for every grade level.
o School Safety: Security systems, personnel, fencing, drug & alcohol intervention, etc.
o Student Health: Nurses, health room, screening & plans for medically fragile children.
o Accelerated Programs: Advanced placement courses, science Olympiad, robotics, magnet programs, math, gifted programming and more.
o Special Education: Teachers, adaptive equipment, books & materials, etc.
o Teacher Training: Workshops, seminars, and special training.
o Transportation: Half the costs of all school transportation.
o Substitute Teachers: Levy covers almost all the costs for the entire program.
o Community Education: Coordination, publicity, and supervision of the program.
o Grounds: 25% of costs for cleaning, maintaining, heating, lighting, and fields.
o Dramatic Productions: All plays, musicals at the middle & high school levels.
o Band Performances: Concerts, instruments, travel, and uniforms.
o Technology Support: All personnel costs for tech support district wide.
The Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce works to link the School Districts with the businesses of East Clark County. Our Camas-Washougal Education and Economic Development Committee supported the development of the current Robotics Team. Businessmen and women have donated their time for the senior projects panels and the JAS program in Washougal. We understand that a strong school district supports a strong economic climate. Great schools are a strong recruitment tool for businesses thinking about relocating or starting in East Clark County.
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