The project will restore approximately two acres of wetlands and establish approximately three acres of vegetated buffer along Cougar Creek’s headwaters, located at the farm
VANCOUVER – Construction begins today on the 78th Street Heritage Farm Wetland Restoration Project. The project will restore approximately two acres of wetlands and establish approximately three acres of vegetated buffer along Cougar Creek’s headwaters, located at the farm.
“The wetland creek restoration will elevate everything that makes Heritage Farm unique, further enriching its role as a place for connection, nourishment, and environmental renewal,” said Ross Hoover, Parks and Nature division manager for Clark County Public Works.
The project is a collaborative effort made possible by partners and community members. Work on the project began several years ago and has included several open-house events to gather community feedback, as well as multiple meetings with farm partners and user groups. The project is funded by the Washington Department of Ecology and the county’s Clean Water Fund. “This spirit of collaboration and compassion makes the farm a truly special place — one that continues to evolve with the needs of both the land and the people who care for it,” said Hoover.
The main earth-moving activities associated with the project’s construction are expected to be completed this fall. Native plant species will be planted in the fall and winter. The farm will remain open during construction.
More information about the project can be found at clark.wa.gov/public-works/heritage-farm-wetland-restoration.
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Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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