Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Restoration Of Cougar Creek’s Headwater Wetlands More Than A Century After They Were Drained (Photo)
- 06/15/26
When: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17
Where: Clark County’s 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver
What: Clark County is celebrating the completion of the Heritage Farm wetland restoration project with a ribbon-cutting event and tour of the project.
At 5:30, the event begins with refreshments, remarks and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Starting at 6, attendees will rotate through stations to learn about various aspects of the project, including:
- How the project is expected to improve water quality and overall health of the Cougar Creek watershed
- How the project was designed and constructed to restore original wetland functions and improve water quality in Cougar Creek
- How the more than 3,000 native plants, trees and shrubs planted in the restored wetlands were selected and their benefits to local wildlife
- How the project fits with the historic farm’s past, present, and future, including the farm’s master plan
Why: This project restores the headwater wetlands of Cougar Creek after they were drained more than a century ago. Eight wetland cells were engineered to create a shallow floodplain and mimic natural wetland function. Restored wetland function will increase groundwater recharge, improve water quality and clarity, and cool water that flows into Salmon Creek. The project also provides an enhanced habitat with a 35-foot native plant buffer.
The project, funded through a grant and low-interest loan by the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Water Quality Combined Funding Program and the Clark County Clean Water program, marks a significant milestone in efforts to restore water quality in Cougar and Salmon creeks and the health of their watersheds.
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Restoration Of Cougar Creek’s Headwater Wetlands More Than A Century After They Were Drained (Photo)
- 06/15/26
When: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17
Where: Clark County’s 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver
What: Clark County is celebrating the completion of the Heritage Farm wetland restoration project with a ribbon-cutting event and tour of the project.
At 5:30, the event begins with refreshments, remarks and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Starting at 6, attendees will rotate through stations to learn about various aspects of the project, including:
- How the project is expected to improve water quality and overall health of the Cougar Creek watershed
- How the project was designed and constructed to restore original wetland functions and improve water quality in Cougar Creek
- How the more than 3,000 native plants, trees and shrubs planted in the restored wetlands were selected and their benefits to local wildlife
- How the project fits with the historic farm’s past, present, and future, including the farm’s master plan
Why: This project restores the headwater wetlands of Cougar Creek after they were drained more than a century ago. Eight wetland cells were engineered to create a shallow floodplain and mimic natural wetland function. Restored wetland function will increase groundwater recharge, improve water quality and clarity, and cool water that flows into Salmon Creek. The project also provides an enhanced habitat with a 35-foot native plant buffer.
The project, funded through a grant and low-interest loan by the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Water Quality Combined Funding Program and the Clark County Clean Water program, marks a significant milestone in efforts to restore water quality in Cougar and Salmon creeks and the health of their watersheds.