Clark County highlighted its conservation efforts, noting that the Legacy Lands Program has protected 5,500 acres of natural open space, forests, and critical fish and wildlife habitats over the past 40 years. Officials also celebrated the opening of Curtin Creek Community Park, which provides trails overlooking the Gaddis Wetlands, and recognized local environmental projects like a community mural depicting native Salmon Creek fish. Additionally, they addressed the recent destruction of a historic 1930s picnic shelter at Lewisville Regional Park due to a fire.
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2026 State of the County Address · May 19, 2026 · 16:23–17:31 · Watch on CVTV ↗
Keywords: open space parks Parks trails habitat environmental impact Wetlands Salmon wildlife
What was said
15:20 to determine the best, most efficient uses. Currently, the county is updating the jail work center by adding what will be known as J-POD. When complete, J-POD will have 64 medium security beds. The project will be finished this year with an opening in early 2027. Meanwhile, H-POD has been updated and reopened in the main jail facility. This project added 28 minimum security beds. However, there's still much more needed for the main facility located just across the street from us directly adjacent to the courthouse. Last year, council directed jail services staff and the county finance team to bring us all potential funding options for a jail remodel and expansion project, which is estimated to cost $470 million.
16:18 These options will need to be considered and ongoing operational costs will need to be included, staffing and maintenance. The county has received a final report from the community focus group, which the staff is reviewing, to determine the best path forward. Council hopes to get the information from staff in the near future and will keep the public updated. Now that the weather is warming up, it's a great time to enjoy the beautiful, natural treasure of our county parks. This year we have a new park. In the spring of last year, Clark County Parks and Nature broke ground on Curtin Creek Community Park in Brush Prairie. And I'm excited to announce that the park is now open. Park amenities include a large community play area with public art, picnic shelters, trails,
17:16 with views of the Gaddis Wetlands and Mount Hood, four lighted pickleball courts, a basketball court, and the county's first lighted multi-sport field. If you haven't already checked out the park, you may want to join the grand opening celebration that will take place from 10 to one Saturday, June 6th. The event will feature a birdwalk with Vancouver Audubon and a rugby demonstration with Clark County Chiefs Rugby Football Club. Not for the faint-hearted. You can learn more about all county parks and lands on the county website under Public Works. Earlier this year, the Neighborhood Association Council of Clark County, known as NAC, presented their annual Outstanding Clark County Employee
18:10 Award for both 2024 and 2025 recipients. NAC is comprised of representatives from the various active neighborhood associations, and the award recognizes an employee's exceptional service to and collaboration with our community.
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direct keyword 17:16–17:31 habitat, environmental impact, Wetlands, Salmon, wildlife
rks and Nature broke ground on Curtin Creek Community Park in Brush Prairie. And I'm excited to announce that the park is now open. Park amenities include a large community play area with public art, picnic shelters, trails, with views of the Gaddis Wetlands and Mount Hood, four lighted pickleball courts, a basketball court, and the county's first lighted multi-sport field. If you haven't already checked out the park, you may want to join the grand opening celebration that will take place from 1
direct keyword 17:13–17:29 open space, parks, Parks, trails
ing of last year, Clark County Parks and Nature broke ground on Curtin Creek Community Park in Brush Prairie. And I'm excited to announce that the park is now open. Park amenities include a large community play area with public art, picnic shelters, trails, with views of the Gaddis Wetlands and Mount Hood, four lighted pickleball courts, a basketball court, and the county's first lighted multi-sport field. If you haven't already checked out the park, you may want to join the grand opening celebr
semantic semantic 16:23–17:01
and ongoing operational costs will need to be included, staffing and maintenance. The county has received a final report from the community focus group, which the staff is reviewing, to determine the best path forward. Council hopes to get the information from staff in the near future and will keep the public updated. Now that the weather is warming up, it's a great time to enjoy the beautiful, natural treasure of our county parks. This year we have a new park. In the spring of last year, Clark County Parks and Nature broke ground