http://ee.portcw.com/index.php/about/news Port News Bulletins en jack@portcw.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-15T19:00:23+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/port_seeks_public_input_on_recreation_and_trails/ http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/port_seeks_public_input_on_recreation_and_trails/#When:19:00:23Z The Port of Camas-Washougal today announced an online survey, available immediately, as part of its ongoing public process to update its recreational facilities and provide an opportunity for citizen input on waterfront revitalization and trail plans. The survey is available here: http://tinyurl.com/cksmtsk. The two Open Houses will take place on July 30 and September 24 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the port office.RecreationandTrailsSurveyFINAL_05-15-13.pdf 2013-05-15T19:00:23+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/portcw_adds_family_fun_days_to_riverside_concert_series/ http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/portcw_adds_family_fun_days_to_riverside_concert_series/#When:17:05:40Z PortCW Adds Family Fun Days To Riverside Concert Series. New activities include children’s parade and demonstrations of water and land-based recreational activities.Concerts_and_Family_Fun_FINAL_04-29-13.pdf The Port of Camas-Washougal today announced the addition of family friendly activities during the afternoon at both the July and August Riverside Summer concerts. These ‘Family Fun Days’ will offer activities designed to attract families to come spend the afternoon in Marina Park before the evening concerts, to have fun and enjoy outdoor activities designed to thrill and educate. 2013-04-29T17:05:40+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/port_leases_first_building_in_steigerwald_commerce_center_to_foods_in_seaso/ http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/port_leases_first_building_in_steigerwald_commerce_center_to_foods_in_seaso/#When:18:50:47Z The Port of Camas-Washougal today announced that Foods In Season is the first tenant for the Steigerwald Commerce Center, an industrial park development project that kicked off in August 2012. The tenant agreement specifies a 15-year lease for the port’s first and newest building to be constructed in Steigerwald Commerce Center this year. Foods_in_Season_Lease_Final_04-03-13.pdf 2013-04-03T18:50:47+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/port_of_camas-washougal_plans_levee_and_beach_cleanup_for_earth_day_2013/ http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/port_of_camas-washougal_plans_levee_and_beach_cleanup_for_earth_day_2013/#When:19:48:01Z The Port of Camas-Washougal today announced its fourth annual volunteer levee and beach cleanup, celebrating Earth Day on Friday, April 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. “It’s a great time to get outdoors and help with our tradition of keeping the waterfront clean,” said David Ripp, port executive director. “Captain William Clark Park at Cottonwood Beach is one of our community gems and we invite everyone who enjoys the outdoors in east Clark County to join us for this activity.” Volunteers should meet at the restrooms near Recognition Plaza (the dugout canoe exhibit at the entrance to Captain William Clark Park in Washougal).  Cleanup is from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2013. Wear shoes appropriate for walking. Garbage bags, gloves and light refreshments will be provided. 2013-03-18T19:48:01+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/portcw_expands_2013_riverside_concert_series/ http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/portcw_expands_2013_riverside_concert_series/#When:18:01:53Z The Port of Camas-Washougal today announced the entertainment lineup for its annual Riverside Summer Concert series along with plans to expand the events with additional family-friendly activities on each concert date. The port concerts are scheduled for Thursday, July 4 and the third weekend in August, Saturday August 17, 2013. This year marks the 12th year of the annual concert series. PortCW_Concerts_2013_Final_01-29-13.pdf 2013-01-29T18:01:53+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/youth_photo_contest_winners_showcase_art_at_port_of_camas-washougal/ http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/youth_photo_contest_winners_showcase_art_at_port_of_camas-washougal/#When:17:32:31Z The Port of Camas-Washougal today announced the opening of a new art display in the lobby of the port office showing the winners of the annual Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards Youth Photo Contest.Youth_Photo_Display_Final_01-07-13.pdf 2013-01-08T17:32:31+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/portcw_joins_2013_portland_boat_show/ http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/portcw_joins_2013_portland_boat_show/#When:18:49:51Z The Port of Camas-Washougal today announced it is participating in the 53rd annual Portland Boat Show, held at the Portland Expo Center, January 9-13. Port_of_Camas-Washougal_Joins_Portland_Boat_Show.pdf 2013-01-02T18:49:51+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/port_of_camas-washougal_reviews_2012_and_previews_new_year/ http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/port_of_camas-washougal_reviews_2012_and_previews_new_year/#When:18:39:37Z The Port of Camas-Washougal today reflected on the completion of several projects and activities during 2012 and forecast a positive outlook for 2013. “We expect dynamic and very positive changes in the year to come following our most recent property purchase of the former Hambleton Lumber Co. site and the Steigerwald Commerce Center development now moving ahead,” said David Ripp, executive director for the port. “It’s shaping up to be a very exciting year for the port, particularly with some of the projects that have only been on the drawing board and are now becoming a reality.” PortCW_Year_in_Review_2012_FINAL_12-04-12.pdf 2012-12-03T18:39:37+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/port_of_camas-washougal_named_2012_port_of_the_year/ http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/port_of_camas-washougal_named_2012_port_of_the_year/#When:18:25:52Z The Port of Camas-Washougal today announced it received the 2012 Port of the Year Award from the Washington State Public Port Association (WPPA) at the organization’s annual meeting in Seattle.Port_of_the_Year_2012-FINAL_11-30-12.pdf 2012-12-03T18:25:52+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/port_preserves_public_waterfront_access_purchases_property_at_former_hamble/ http://portcw.com/index.php/news_bulletins/port_preserves_public_waterfront_access_purchases_property_at_former_hamble/#When:17:13:07Z The Port of Camas-Washougal today announced it will be acquiring a parcel of waterfront property along the Columbia River at the former Hambleton Lumber site in Washougal. “I’m proud that we’ve made this long-awaited goal a reality by first securing a $200,000 planning grant from the Dept. of Ecology to evaluate environmental cleanup issues last year and now through this land purchase agreement,” said David Ripp, executive director of the Port of Camas-Washougal. “I’m pleased we have been able to secure public access to the waterfront.  What’s more, this parcel will enable the port to directly connect our existing land to the east and provide a way for the community to enjoy amenities along the length of the port-owned waterfront.” The purchase agreement specifies the sale of approximately 13.25 acres from Killian Pacific, at the former Hambleton Lumber Company site, located adjacent to the existing port recreational boating marina. The closing date of the sale is effective Nov. 16, 2012. A portion of the land purchase includes the entire waterfront area to create a public trail along the waterfront. Hambleton_Purchase_FINAL_11-06-12.pdf 2012-11-07T17:13:07+00:00