Green Neighbors Program
The Clark County Green Neighbors Program is coordinated by Clark County Public Health’s Solid Waste and Environmental Outreach to assist citizens with developing more sustainable lifestyles and building a strong environmental community in Clark County. Solid waste regional planning and programs are a cooperative effort of Battle Ground, Camas, Clark County, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Washougal, and Yacolt.
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Reuse and repurposing business waste is possible through community partnerships and creativity. Planning to reuse or repurpose materials for your business waste management plan will save money and strengthen community resilience. While recycling and composting are great ways to prevent landfill waste, Clark County Green Business encourages new path...
Recreational fishing is no doubt a popular hobby in the Pacific Northwest. Whether fishing for trout, salmon, sturgeon, bass, or something else, few things feel better than a tug at the end of your line. With the spring fishing season ramping up, here are some tips on how you can practice fishing to help minimize your footprint on the environm...
Mark your calendars because the Food & Film Series is back! Check out the awesome lineup of films about environmental issues in the world and the quests to solve them. These no cost events are hosted by the Watershed Alliance and co-sponsored by County Green Neighbors and the Vancouver Community Library. Each event runs 5-7 pm, but doors open a...
Here at Green Neighbors, it's no secret that preventing food waste is a top priority for us. We encourage everyone to eat their food before it goes to waste by getting creative with leftovers, buying only what's needed from the store, and implementing proper food storage techniques to extend the shelf life of perishables. Download the To...
Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries, or FVRL, is embracing sustainability as we ring in the New Year! The Cascade Park Community Library is partnering with Clark County Public Health, the City of Vancouver, Columbia Springs Repair Clark County, SNAP-ED and the WSU Extension to develop an educational series that focuses on highlighting environmentally...
