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First-of-its-kind Mural Created By More Than 100 Volunteers Unveiled In Salmon Creek (Photo) - 09/23/25

Vancouver, Wash. – 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 more than 60 fish, of species native to Salmon Creek, painted in the unique styles of the volunteer artists.

 

This special project was initiated by local resident Vicki Holman, who approached Public Works with the dream to beautify a frequently vandalized retaining wall across from Salmon Creek. The wall is located on the south side of Northeast 117th Street just west of Highway 99. Vicki envisioned a mural highlighting the diversity of Clark County artists and celebrating healthy streams. Within six months, under the direction of local mural artist Ana Gabriella and Public Works staff, Vicki’s dream became a reality this September. Nearly 100 volunteers made this community beautification project a reality, providing an inspirational example of the community coming together for a common cause.

 

“This project, led by our Community Engagement team, gave Public Works a rare opportunity to involve our parks, Clean Water, and roads divisions while working hand-in-hand with passionate community volunteers,” said Public Works director Ken Lader. “The generosity, time, and care people poured into this is inspiring, and it created something uniquely special for Clark County.”

 

An unveiling celebration this past Saturday recognized everyone who came together to make this project possible. The event also kicked off the Salmon Creek Solutions project, which 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.

 

Additional photos and videos of the event are available upon request to Kaley McLachlan-Burton, Community Engagement manager/PIO, Public Works, 360.946.7584, kaley.mclachlan-burton@clark.wa.gov.

 

For information about road and park projects, closures, opportunities for community input, and more, residents can follow Public Works on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram and view information on Nextdoor. Residents can also visit clark.wa.gov/public-works to sign up for email notifications.

 

Go to clark.wa.gov/public-works/news to read this information in another language. Click the button in the top right of the page that says “Change language” next to a globe icon and choose your preferred language.

 

Vaya a clark.wa.gov/public-works/news para leer esta información en español. Haga clic en el botón en la parte superior a la derecha de la página que dice "Change language " junto al icono de globo terráqueo y elija su idioma preferido.

 

Чтобы прочитать эту информацию на русском языке, зайдите на сайт clark.wa.gov/public-works/news. Нажмите на кнопку Change language (“Изменить язык”) в правом верхнем углу страницы рядом с символом земного шара и выберите свой язык.

 

Перейдіть на сторінку clark.wa.gov/public-works/news, щоб прочитати цю інформацію українською. Натисніть кнопку Change language (Змінити мову) зі значком глобуса у верхньому правому куті сторінки та виберіть потрібну мову.

 

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Attached Media Files: Volunteers painting SC mural 3.jpg, Volunteers painting SC mural.jpg, NE 117th St retaining wall before mural.jpg, Salmon Creek mural artists, volunteers and staff.jpg, Salmon Creek mural ribbon cutting.jpg, Volunteers painting SC mural 2.jpg,

First-of-its-kind Mural Created By More Than 100 Volunteers Unveiled In Salmon Creek (Photo) - 09/23/25

Vancouver, Wash. – 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 more than 60 fish, of species native to Salmon Creek, painted in the unique styles of the volunteer artists.

 

This special project was initiated by local resident Vicki Holman, who approached Public Works with the dream to beautify a frequently vandalized retaining wall across from Salmon Creek. The wall is located on the south side of Northeast 117th Street just west of Highway 99. Vicki envisioned a mural highlighting the diversity of Clark County artists and celebrating healthy streams. Within six months, under the direction of local mural artist Ana Gabriella and Public Works staff, Vicki’s dream became a reality this September. Nearly 100 volunteers made this community beautification project a reality, providing an inspirational example of the community coming together for a common cause.

 

“This project, led by our Community Engagement team, gave Public Works a rare opportunity to involve our parks, Clean Water, and roads divisions while working hand-in-hand with passionate community volunteers,” said Public Works director Ken Lader. “The generosity, time, and care people poured into this is inspiring, and it created something uniquely special for Clark County.”

 

An unveiling celebration this past Saturday recognized everyone who came together to make this project possible. The event also kicked off the Salmon Creek Solutions project, which 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.

 

Additional photos and videos of the event are available upon request to Kaley McLachlan-Burton, Community Engagement manager/PIO, Public Works, 360.946.7584, kaley.mclachlan-burton@clark.wa.gov.

 

For information about road and park projects, closures, opportunities for community input, and more, residents can follow Public Works on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram and view information on Nextdoor. Residents can also visit clark.wa.gov/public-works to sign up for email notifications.

 

Go to clark.wa.gov/public-works/news to read this information in another language. Click the button in the top right of the page that says “Change language” next to a globe icon and choose your preferred language.

 

Vaya a clark.wa.gov/public-works/news para leer esta información en español. Haga clic en el botón en la parte superior a la derecha de la página que dice "Change language " junto al icono de globo terráqueo y elija su idioma preferido.

 

Чтобы прочитать эту информацию на русском языке, зайдите на сайт clark.wa.gov/public-works/news. Нажмите на кнопку Change language (“Изменить язык”) в правом верхнем углу страницы рядом с символом земного шара и выберите свой язык.

 

Перейдіть на сторінку clark.wa.gov/public-works/news, щоб прочитати цю інформацію українською. Натисніть кнопку Change language (Змінити мову) зі значком глобуса у верхньому правому куті сторінки та виберіть потрібну мову.

 

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Attached Media Files: Volunteers painting SC mural 3.jpg, Volunteers painting SC mural.jpg, NE 117th St retaining wall before mural.jpg, Salmon Creek mural artists, volunteers and staff.jpg, Salmon Creek mural ribbon cutting.jpg, Volunteers painting SC mural 2.jpg,