Newsletter
In this section of the Port's website you'll find the most current, as well as past issues of the "Port News," a Newsletter prepared each month in an effort to keep our Marina, Airport, and Industrial Park tenants apprised of current issues at the Port of Camas/Washougal.
The "Port News" is prepared by our very own staff member, Mary Murphy. She works hard to gather information to educate readers on what's new at the Port and to inform the tenants of any changes taking place within the Port.
We welcome ideas and comments to make the newsletter more useful to readers. Please direct them to mary@portcw.com.
We hope you enjoy the "Port News" each month.
Port Press Releases
September 2008 Building 14
September 2008 Chinook Memorial
September 2008 ALP Public Meeting
August 2008, Arbitration Release
June 23, 2008 Port Completes East Industrial Park Rezone Assessment
June 13, 2008 Concert Press Release
April 10, 2008 Industrial Park
March 18, 2008 Arbitration Information
March 10, 2008 Press Release-Audit
January 31, 2008 Media Release
January 25, 2008 Media Release
January 23, 2008 Media Release
January 6, 2008 Bill Ward
April
9, 2007 Press Release
May
7, 2007
Spill
Response PR
May
10, 2007 Pikeminnow PR
June 6, 2007 PR - WAC Final Rpt.
June 6, 2007 Scot Walstra PR
July 2, 2007 Hargrave Leadership
August 22, 2007 Tyler Resignation
August 27, 2007 Exec. Dir. Opening
November 26, 2007 Budget Final
RiverWalk Press Releases
June
12, 2006 Letter
September 1,
2006 Press Release
September
22, 2006 Press Release
October 31, 2006
Press Release
January
9, 2007 Press release
March
15, 2007 Press Release
March
21, 2007 Press Release
March
29, 2007 Press Release
May
7, 2007 Letter to The Editor
Check the calendar for advisory notices
Port Talk
The Port will host several events in the Marina this summer:
August 2nd & 3rd The 2008 Walleye Tournament, sponsored by the Lower Columbia River Walleye Club. Walleye Tournament Website
NEWS AND HAPPENINGS
CHINOOK MEMORIAL BREAKS GROUND AT PARKERS LANDING HISTORICAL PARK
WASHOUGAL, WASH. (September 26, 2008) – With the Port ofCamas‐Washougal’s stamp of approval, a Chinook memorial breaks ground today at the historic Parkers Landing Park. This latest endeavor by the Parkers Landing Advisory Committee (PLPAC) will feature an 11‐foot tall basalt column and interpretive signs located by a man‐made pond, adjacent to the Van VleetHistorical Plaza. We would like to thank Douglas Lee Landscape Architecture for the plaza site plan. Please click on the image above for a larger view of the plan.
PORT PLANS SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR GROVE FIELD
On Tuesday, September 9th, the Port will host a “Kick-Off”- Public Information Meeting at the Camas High School Auditorium from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., with information about the ALP in general, and the Environmental Assessment in particular -- the first step in implementation of the Plan. On hand will be WH Pacific with a PowerPoint presentation; there will also be a Q&A period. Detailed information is being compiled for the Port’s website and will be posted shortly.
In 2005, the Port began public outreach on an Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for Grove Field to bring the Airfield to FAA minimum safety standards. From those meetings, public input, and feedback from the Airport Advisory Committee, the ALP was written, reviewed by the FAA, WSDOT/Aviation and the Port, and approved in September of 2007 by the Board of Commissioners. See www.portcw.com/airportLayout.htm for additional background.
Port Of CW completes East Industrial Park Rezone Assessment
Washougal, Wash. (June 23, 2008) – The Port of Camas-Washougal accepted the completion of the rezone assessment as part of an overall master planning process for the eastern portion of the Port’s Industrial Park (also known as the East Industrial Park). [more] [map 1.2mb]
Port of Camas/Washougal Hosts Free Outdoor Concerts at Marina Park
June 12, 2008 – Washougal, Wash. The Port of Camas-Washougal invites the local community to attend two free outdoor concerts at the riverfront Marina Park at the Port of Camas-Washougal, on June 22nd and July 13th from 2 - 6 p.m. There will be music, food and fun for the whole family. A beer and wine garden will be hosted by the Camas Lions, with food and refreshments by local civic groups. Attendees are encouraged to bring their picnic blankets and low-back chairs for these wonderful afternoons in the park. Download report here.
The concerts will feature popular local bands, 5 Guys Named Moe on June 22nd and Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts on July 13th performing a vast repertoire of everyone’s favorite across generations of music. These bands feature up to 15 entertainers on stage including a lively band section and outstanding vocalists.
In collaboration with the local high school bands, Camas High School Jazz Band will open for 5 Guys Named Moe on June 22nd, led by bandmaster, Richard Mancini. Washougal High School X-tet & Friends will be performing with guest jazz pianist, Steve Christofferson, at the July 13th concert, led by Jennifer Mahorney.
In celebration of the City of Washougal’s 100th anniversary, a special celebration will be held during the July 13th concert. In honor of the City also collaborated with renowned loacal artist, Elida Field, to design a commemorative piece of art featured on both a Christmas ornament and a limited edition poster. Artist, Elida Field, will be on-site to sign her work from 2-4 p.m.
“This is the type of community event envisioned by the Port for Marina Park,” said Port executive director, David Ripp. “We invite everyone to come and enjoy this beautiful waterfront park, our wonderful northwest summer, with great music, food and fun.”
The Port’s free concert series is brought to you by the Port of Camas-Washougal, with Presenting Sponsor, Lacamas Credit Union, in cooperation with Cities of Washougal and Camas , with advertising sponsors, The Columbian and Camas-Washougal Post Record. Patron sponsors include Berger Abam/JD White Company, Les Schwab, and Waste Connections.
In addition to the riverfront concert series, City of Washougal will also host a July 4th celebration at the Port’s Captain William Clark Park from 4:30 – 11 p.m. on July 4th with music, kids’ activities, food, and fireworks.
Marina Park is located right off Highway 14 at 24 South A Street, adjacent to Port’s marina launch ramp and Parker House Restaurant. Adjacent to Marina Park is the Parkers Landing Historical Park, featuring a lovely Rose Arbor, information kiosk with panels depicting eh area’s history, and a brick memorial plaza with engraved names of local settlers and pioneer families. The Rose Arbor is available for weddings and local activities. Reservations are confirmed only with receipt of the Use Fee and Cleaning Deposit and a signed License Agreement.
About the Port of Camas-Washougal
Formed in 1935 by a vote of the local community, the Port of Camas-Washougal features a 400-acre industrial park, a 79-hangar general aviation airport, and a 350-slip pleasure boat marina. In addition, the port has 40 industrial tenants and over 125 acres for future industrial development. Popular with recreational and general aviation pilots, Grove Field airport also has a state-of-the-art fueling station and 14 tie-downs. The Port of Camas-Washougal marina, largest on the Washington side of the Columbia River, is adjacent to two restaurants, a launch ramp, a marina park, fueling station, guest docks, and homeport to the Vancouver and Dolphin Yacht Clubs. More information about the Port of Camas-Washougal and its ongoing projects can be found at www.PortCW.com.
Ripp Takes the Helm of Port of Camas-Washougal
SR-14 Widening
(updated 6-17-08 )
WSDOT’s latest revision -- as of April 22, 2008 – illustrates a limited-access 1/2 interchange at Union, and two new roundabouts on the North and South sides of SR-14, with both roundabouts adjacent to the new proposed interchange structure. The North roundabout would be constructed on SE 8th & Union. The South roundabout would be constructed on WSDOT’s right-of-way, located near the current Union St. Also included in WSDOT’s plan is closing the 2nd St . intersection and modifying the 6th St. access to a right in/right out intersection.