Stream Stewards Program

The seven-week Stream Stewards course will increase your awareness of geology, hydrology, riparian and wetland habitat, wildlife, water quality and stream restoration. Stewards also enjoy social events and continuing education workshops throughout the year. All Stream Stewards receive hands-on experience and teaching opportunities, plus the fun of teaming up with like-minded individuals. Upon completion of the workshops, Stewards have greater ...

Knotweed Survey June 13

Help us search high and low for one of the most devious and devastating of all of the invasive weeds, knotweed! You must be able to navigate over uneven terrain and through thick vegetation. Long sleeves and pants are recommended. Training, tools, and gloves provided at all events. Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes – rainboots provided upon request. We provide ...

Recurring

Sunday Sounds Concert Series

Celebrate the summer with live music! Clark Public Utilities will have a booth at the Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds Concert Series where kids can make electrical safety buttons and adults can chat with employees about a variety of utility programs. Concerts take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Columbia Tech Center in Vancouver.

Recurring

Noon Concert Series

Celebrate the summer with live music! Clark Public Utilities will have a booth at the Noon Concert Series where kids can make electrical safety buttons and adults can chat with employees about a variety of utility programs. Concerts take place from noon to 1 p.m. at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

StreamTeam Tree Planting

Battle Ground WA

Come plant native trees with StreamTeam and AmeriCorps! Native trees not only clean the air we breathe, but also protect the water we drink. As always, training, tools, and snacks are provided. Sign up here.

Garlic Mustard Pull May 13

Salmon Creek Greenway 800 NE 117th St, Vancouver, WA, United States

Help StreamTeam restore our watershed by removing invasive garlic mustard, a Class A noxious weed. Invasive plants prevent the growth of native plants, which impacts fish and wildlife by decreasing the diversity and abundance of our native insect populations from which they depend. Gloves and boots will be provided. You will be taught how to identify invasive plants and look-a-likes. ...

Tree Potting March 2, 2024

Clark Public Utilities - Operations 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA, United States

Join us as we pot tree seedlings / cuttings in our native tree nursery. Rather than just restoring a few hundred feet of salmon habitat, you will be contributing to the restoration of hundreds of acres of habitat, in just one morning! Reserve your spot here. As with all of our activities, training, snacks, coffee, and tools are provided. We ...

StreamTeam Earth Day Tree Planting

Columbia Springs

The Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam Earth Day tree planting event in partnership with Columbia Springs is now full. Volunteers will be planting trees, each doing its part to improve water quality in our watersheds, provide habitat for wildlife and supply food for pollinators. Admission: Event is full Location: Columbia Springs Date: April 20, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   ...

Make a Difference Day

We Look Forward to Seeing You at Make a Difference Day! Join Clark Public Utilities StreamTeam on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and be ready to plant 600 trees as part of our environmental restoration efforts. Send an email to [email protected] to confirm your registration. Not only will we come together, rain or shine, as a ...