Wednesday, May 16, 2012
PORT COMMISSION BEGINS 2013
BUDGET PROCESS
The Port’s 2013 operating and capital budget adoption
process will begin at the Tuesday, June 19 board meeting.
As with all prior year budgets, the port will prepare a
budget that operates within its means by only allowing
property tax revenue, that comes from the port
constituents, to be used towards capital projects; leaving
operating expenditures to be fully funded by operating
revenues and…
Monday, April 09, 2012
The beloved pair of Osprey, named Fred and Ethel, have returned to nest in the marina. Look for them perched above the marina, rebuilding their nest.
Monday, April 02, 2012
One of the benefits of having the port office close to the popular marina, boat launch and waterfront park is the regular flow of visitors. To take advantage of the number of visitors as well as create an opportunity to educate visitors, the port has created a lobby area that is friendly and informative. Lined with nautical flags and colorful banners, the lobby area has information kiosks, an electronic monitor for revolving presentations and as of April 2 a rotating art exhibit. Showcasing the…
Friday, September 23, 2011
The port barge was removed from the marina for refitting with new pontoons. This kind of periodic repair is necessary to keep our equipment in top operating condition-and to avoid sinking!
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Monday, September 19, 2011
Surprising staff and friends, port employee Larry Connelly walked into marina park on Sept. 16 to enjoy the concert. Stunning everyone, he explained that Stanford University hospital let him out six weeks early—a sign that his recovery is well underway. As many of you recall, Larry was the recipient of a double-lung transplant just a few months ago. He’s recovering now at home and says, “I feel like I’m 20 years younger!” He looks like it too! Next up: one-armed pushups!…
Monday, August 22, 2011
In a race to the finish, Treasure Hunt finalists turned in their answers on Friday, August 19 and the winner was Dave Sarchet. He and his family are from Camas and participated in the Treasure Hunt together so they showed up as a group to accept the award at the port concert on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Congratulations!Answers_to_Treasure_Hunt.pdf
Details of…
Friday, August 19, 2011
The official Word Search puzzle is available now. Download a copy, fill it out and bring it to the port office at 24 South A Street, Washougal, WA 98671 to win the Community Treasure Hunt and an Apple iPad courtesy of Berger Abam. Entries must be received by the deadline by 5 p.m. today, August 19, 2011.Word_Search_To_Solve_2011.pdf
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Clue #10 has been revealed on the port website, Facebook and Twitter pages for participants in the Treasure Hunt. The FINAL step in the treasure hunt is to use a Word Search puzzle and circle all of the correct answers from all 10 of the Treasure Hunt clues. The Word Search puzzle will be widely available here on the port website and in person at the port office at 8 a.m. on Friday, August 19, 2011.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Each season fisherman make money and restore salmon fishing runs by catching Northern Pikeminnow, a predator fish of small salmon. Each weekday through September a representative from the organization is on-site in the marina parking lot to accept your catch. More information is available here: http://www.pikeminnow.org/more_info.html
Monday, July 11, 2011
Just over a month left in the Port of Camas-Washougal Community ‘Treasure of Knowledge’ Treasure Hunt. As of today, below is list of current clues and a copy of the official rules. Don’t forget to check each location to gather all of the clues you will need to fill out the Word Search Puzzle—to be distributed on or about August 16. The deadline to find all of the geocache locations, guess the correct clues and then turn in your answers and Word Search Puzzle is Friday,…
Friday, July 01, 2011
The port kicked off a Community ‘Treasure of Knowledge’ Treasure Hunt in November 2011. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Port of Camas-Washougal, an entertaining geocache treasure hunt was created as a fun, educational method to engage with members of the community. Each month, port officials have hidden a ‘cache’ somewhere on port property with clues. Each hidden cache contains an envelope with a question about port history or local culture. After all the clues…
Monday, June 13, 2011
The former Hambleton lumber yard is available for safe and convenient parking on July 4. See the map for details.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Each year, Fred and Ethel, a pair of osprey named by port staff, return to the nest they built atop the last piling at the breakwater, adjacent to the gas dock. Every Spring they return and are a beautiful, majestic sight as they soar over the marina. Sometimes they will squawk loudly at visitors who they think get too close to their nest. 
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Do you enjoy Clark County’s shorelines? If you do, you may be affected by the Shoreline Master Program. Three open houses on March 15, 16 and 17th will explain more. Visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/shoreline for more information. Clark County Coalition SMP Update
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
As many treasure seekers have found, those who follow our Tweets, Facebook page and find our Post-Record newspaper ads, the hunt is on for more clues. Clue #4 was recently revealed and if you missed it, here it is again: North 45. 33.932 and W. 122. 20.348. Shhhh! Keep the answers to yourself when you find the clues…
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The port marina is a Certified Clean Marina under the Clean Marina Washington Program.
The port has earned the right to “fly the flag” of the Clean Marina Washington Program. What this means is that after a comprehensive program of monitoring and protecting water quality, properly managing waste and promoting clean boating, the port has joined 31 other marinas in Washington State—and the ONLY publicly-owned marina in Washington to earn this award. Look for the flag to…
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
In November 2011, the 75th Anniversary Event was the launch of a community treasure hunt. With educational tips and ultimately a reward for the person to find all of the correct clues, the fun is in the hunt.
Clues for the first three locations are found at the following coordinates: Clue #1 N 45.34.075, W 122.20.369, Clue #2 N 45.34.773, W 122.22.947, Clue #3 N 45.33.755, W 122.19.612. Look for a small, sealed container nearby. Most coordinates are accurate to within 30-feet. Happy Hunting!…
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
While supplies last, the port is offering a 75th Anniversary “Goody Bag” to anyone who stops by the port office and asks. These “Goody Bags” include a ceramic mug, a tasty treat and some other practical swag. Yes, you read that right. Swag. Hurry over to the port office today and ask for your own Goody Bag.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
It was a year in the planning and review process, but it’s finally complete—AND APPROVED! Hooray. Thanks again to all of the community members who contributed their time and ideas to make our port strategic planning process a success. Also, kudos to Berger Abam, particularly Karen Criswell and John White who made the process fun, responsible and enlightening. We look forward to many years of successful economic progress for the port and all of its assets.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Each year port employees support a gift-giving effort for needy families, sponsored by the Treasure House, a local non-profit agency. This year, port employees, their families and several members of the community donated gifts that were given to 20 local families to make their holidays a bit more cheerful. Thank you to all of the people who donate their time and money to help others in need. It’s a worthy cause and especially…