Green Neighbors Program
The Clark County Green Neighbors Program was developed and is maintained by Clark County Solid Waste and Environmental Outreach to assist citizens with developing more sustainable lifestyles and building a strong environmental community in Clark County. Solid waste regional planning and programs are a cooperative effort of Battle Ground, Camas, Clark County, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Washougal, and Yacolt. Funding for this project provided by a grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology.
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Contact Details
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(360) 397-2121 x4352
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Green home
Interactive House
Welcome to our Green House! There are a lot of small actions you can take around your home that will make a big difference. Take a tour and learn some great tips!
Free Movie Library
Eco-Film Lending Library
In partnership with the Vancouver Watersheds Alliance, we are able to lend out a large collection of environmental films to the public for free!
Green Gardening
Naturally Beautiful Backyards
Using earth-friendly gardening techniques can greatly reduce the use of synthetic chemicals, increase beneficial organism activity, enhance habitat and wildlife areas, and contribute to the overall health of the community.
Green Gardening
Natural Garden Tour
This annual garden tour offers a peek into 10 delightful gardens that are maintained through natural gardening techniques. Meet the host gardeners and gather ideas to make your yard a beautiful and healthy environment for pets and children while protecting local rivers and streams.
Green Gardening
Community Gardens
Community gardens are a great way to grow your own food while building relationships with others in our community.
Green Gardening
Master Composter/Recycler Program
Trained Master Composter/Recyclers are sustainability ambassadors. They host backyard composting workshops, attend community events with a booth chock-full of composting and recycling how-to information, teach wormshops, operate composting demonstration sites, and share their knowledge with neighbors and community groups.
Reduce waste
Composting
Composting mimics nature's cycle of decomposition and has many benefits. Composting simultaneously reduces your waste output (and saves money on your trash bill!) and creates a valuable soil amendment for your garden.
Green Gardening
Grasscycling
You can have a healthier lawn by following a few simple steps.
Protect our resources
Water Conservation
Water is a precious resource that we need to protect and conserve
Green Home
Energy Efficiency
Keeping our homes efficient isn't just about using resources wisely. It could also mean financial savings. Whether you’re looking for long-term energy efficiency projects or quick tips, we've got tips and resources for you.
Clean up after Fido
Pet Waste
What should you do with pet poo? Why is it important? How do you talk to your neighbors about it?
Leave the car at home
Transportation
Explore transportation options with a positive effect on our lives and our environment
¿Cómo puedo evitar contraer el nuevo coronavirus?
Lavarse las manos
Medidas que puede tomar para prevenir la propagación de la gripe y el resfriado común que a su vez también ayudarán a prevenir el coronavirus. Lavarse las manos regularmente con agua y jabón. También puede usar un desinfectante de manos.