The program has completed activities such as mapping county-owned drywells and identifying an array of options for reducing the amount of pollutants carried by stormwater or spills into drywells. The program will produce a manual of practices to control pollutants to storm drains and a plan to best manage drywells owned by the County. The Burnt Bridge Creek Storm and Surface Water Utility is responsible for responding to stormwater and urban flooding problems within the watershed outside of the city limits of Vancouver and for maintaining Burnt Bridge Creek and its tributaries in the unincorporated areas. Services include maintenance and construction of storm water facilities and swales, debris removal, vegetation management, and property acquisition. Areas and issues addressed include agriculture, mining, forestry, household hazardous chemicals, stormwater runoff, and water quality education programs in the schools.
Staff is available for educational presentations to schools and community groups.
School programs include the River Rangers program targeting 4th grade classrooms and groundwater protection presentations for all ages. Coordinate water protection education technical assistance efforts with those of the solid waste program. If so, please see the Stormwater Maintenance Manual for maintenance requirements.