Media Partners Invited To Unveiling Of Mural Celebrating Salmon Creek, Painted By More Than 50 Volunteer Artists (Photo) - 09/15/25

When: 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025

Where: Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Regional Park, 1112 NE 117th St., Vancouver

What: In a first-of-its-kind project for Clark County, Public Works brought together more than 50 volunteer artists, dozens of volunteers, and staff from many different divisions in Public Works to paint a mural celebrating healthy streams. The approximately 4,000-square-foot mural features stormwater pollution prevention messages and fish painted in the unique styles of the volunteer artists.

A local resident approached Public Works with a dream to beautify a frequently vandalized retaining wall across from Salmon Creek. The wall, on Northeast 117th Street just south of Highway 99, is nearly 400 feet long. The resident envisioned a mural highlighting the diversity of Clark County artists and celebrating healthy streams. Public Works is proud to have worked to make this dream a reality by bringing together staff and the community. Under the direction of local mural artist Ana Gabriela, the mural was completed this week.

At the unveiling ceremony, we will recognize all of the community members who came together to beautify their neighborhood and celebrate the kickoff of the Salmon Creek Solutions project. The Salmon Creek Solutions project will involve the community in shaping the county’s plan to improve the way stormwater runoff is managed, to create a healthy and thriving Salmon Creek for families, fish and wildlife.

Why: The Salmon Creek mural project is a unique and special project because it was initiated by community members and created by volunteers. Nearly 100 people were involved in making this community beautification project possible, providing an inspirational example of the community coming together for a common cause. The unveiling event will recognize and celebrate all who came together to make the mural possible.