Preserving parks and open spaces
Submitted by Jim Byrne Clark County Parks and Nature is in a precarious position right now. There are large deficiencies in budget compared to the national median of similar sized counties. Funding is problematic. Due to the age of the system, continued growth and increased use levels, the need for capital expenditures on existing facilities […]
Councilors and Staff: My name is Tonya Enger and I am a member of the board of Friends of Clark County (FOCC). FOCC recognizes that our parks, recreation, open spaces, and trails are not merely destinations for recreation and community use, but are also under-utilized natural assets that have potential for supporting the climate goals […]
Submitted by Tonya Enger, FOCC Board of Directors It’s no secret that Clark County is a great place to live, but why is that? Whether you’ve lived here for a long time or are new to the Pacific Northwest, chances are that the nature and open spaces in Clark County contribute to why you and […]
It’s no secret that Clark County residents love their parks and trails. We cherish our time at any of the 111 parks that lure us into the open space on a sunny afternoon. We appreciate and utilize our many trails that take us along Clark County’s waterways and through its pristine forests. On January 15th […]
For those who could make the live session, we deeply appreciate your attendance at our forum about funding our parks and trails in Clark County. It is a hopeful sign that we had such a great showing of local residents who took the time out of their evening for this discussion. Now, let’s turn that […]
Register for FOCC’s upcoming forum, Bridging the Gap: Funding our Parks and Trails. Our first forum of 2026 will be on Thursday, January 22nd from 5 – 6:30 pm and will be focused on parks in Clark County. Exploring natural places provides renewal, feelings of well-being, and a sense of harmony with the broader community and […]
20251215 Heritage Farm Survey E&S
Hey Friends, This giving season, Friends of Clark County is changing the narrative and encouraging you to go back to the basics, to take part in building the community resiliency that we urgently need, and to give and receive with intention—backed by your values rather than pressure from corporate spending campaigns. That’s why […]
The public comment period for Camp Bonneville cleanup is underway! “The Department of Ecology invites you to review and comment on the draft First Periodic Review and associated documents for the US Army Camp Bonneville Cleanup Site located at 23201 NE Pluss Road, Vancouver, Clark County. The document calls for amending cleanup action plans, where […]
On Tuesday, August 19th, after sustained advocacy from the community over many years to protect the public safety, health, and interest, the Clark County Council voted down a new contract for the FBI’s continued use of Camp Bonneville, Clark County’s nearly 4,000 acre, forested conservation conveyance and former military reservation. Friends of Clark County joined […]