Salmon Creek Solutions

Share your solutions to protect Salmon Creek! Help Shape Clark County’s plan to improve the way stormwater runoff is managed. This 5-minute survey will inform Clark County's 2027 Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP).

Project Area: Lower Salmon Creek Watershed, This watershed map shows the project area divided into small drainage areas (sub watersheds) that make up Lower Salmon Creek.

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* 1. How do you use Lower Salmon Creek waterways and natural water areas? Select all that apply.

Creekside trails/recreation

Swimming/Boating

Fishing

Wildlife viewing

Irrigation

Other (please tell us)

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* 2. Which of these creeks do you think the county should prioritize for protection and improvement? Refer to map above. Select all that apply.

Cougar Creek

Suds Creek

Tenny Creek

LaLonde Creek

Mill Creek

Curtin Creek

Padden Creek (Tributary to uppermost Curtin Creek)

Other (please tell us)

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* 3. What do you think are the biggest threats to the health of Lower Salmon Creek? Select top three.

Urban runoff (fertilizers, pesticides, litter)

Vehicle pollution (tire wear, oil leaks)

Industrial pollution

Pet/livestock waste

Increased rainfall and storms

Hotter and drier summers

Increased sediment in streams

Pollution from outdoor home businesses

Other (please tell us)

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* 4. Have you noticed any stormwater problems in Lower Salmon Creek watershed? Select all that apply

Water pooling/poor drainage

Polluted runoff (oil, sediment, pet waste, litter)

Clogged drains causing flooding

Stream bank erosion or habitat damage

Other (please tell us)

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* 5. Describe any areas where you've noticed these issues and the location, if known.

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* 6. Which areas need the most improvement in Clark County's stormwater management? Select up to three.

Fixing flooding and drainage issues

Maintaining aging infrastructure

Faster response to problems, like spills

Better communication with residents

Stream health and water quality protection

Public education and involvement

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* 7. Overall, how would you rate Clark County's stormwater management?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

No opinion

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* 8. Clark County collects a Clean Water (stormwater) fee from all properties to fund two main activities: 1) complying with federal Clean Water Act regulations meant to protect water quality and stream health and 2) maintaining and building stormwater infrastructure like underground pipes, storm drains and rain gardens to manage runoff and improve water quality. With limited funding, how should Clark County prioritize meeting these goals?

Do the minimum to meet regulations. Fix infrastructure problems when they arise.

Do the minimum to meet regulations. Maintain infrastructure to reduce problems before they arise and build infrastructure to improve water quality.

Do more than meet minimum regulations for better water quality and stream health. Fix infrastructure when problems arise.

Do more than meet minimum regulations for better water quality and stream health. Maintain infrastructure to reduce problems before they arise and build infrastructure to improve water quality.

Other comments or suggestions

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* 9. Which stormwater activities should Clark County prioritize in the Lower Salmon Creek basin? Rank your selections from highest priority (1) to lowest priority (8).

	1 (Highest Priority)	2	3	4	5	6	7	8 (Lowest Priority)
Meet federal and state water quality requirements	Meet federal and state water quality requirements 1 (Highest Priority)	Meet federal and state water quality requirements 2	Meet federal and state water quality requirements 3	Meet federal and state water quality requirements 4	Meet federal and state water quality requirements 5	Meet federal and state water quality requirements 6	Meet federal and state water quality requirements 7	Meet federal and state water quality requirements 8 (Lowest Priority)
Fixing flooding and drainage problems	Fixing flooding and drainage problems 1 (Highest Priority)	Fixing flooding and drainage problems 2	Fixing flooding and drainage problems 3	Fixing flooding and drainage problems 4	Fixing flooding and drainage problems 5	Fixing flooding and drainage problems 6	Fixing flooding and drainage problems 7	Fixing flooding and drainage problems 8 (Lowest Priority)
Build new stormwater infrastructure to manage runoff and improve water quality	Build new stormwater infrastructure to manage runoff and improve water quality 1 (Highest Priority)	Build new stormwater infrastructure to manage runoff and improve water quality 2	Build new stormwater infrastructure to manage runoff and improve water quality 3	Build new stormwater infrastructure to manage runoff and improve water quality 4	Build new stormwater infrastructure to manage runoff and improve water quality 5	Build new stormwater infrastructure to manage runoff and improve water quality 6	Build new stormwater infrastructure to manage runoff and improve water quality 7	Build new stormwater infrastructure to manage runoff and improve water quality 8 (Lowest Priority)
Repairing and replacing stormwater pipes	Repairing and replacing stormwater pipes 1 (Highest Priority)	Repairing and replacing stormwater pipes 2	Repairing and replacing stormwater pipes 3	Repairing and replacing stormwater pipes 4	Repairing and replacing stormwater pipes 5	Repairing and replacing stormwater pipes 6	Repairing and replacing stormwater pipes 7	Repairing and replacing stormwater pipes 8 (Lowest Priority)
Repairing and replacing stormwater outfalls (pipes that release stormwater to streams)	Repairing and replacing stormwater outfalls (pipes that release stormwater to streams) 1 (Highest Priority)	Repairing and replacing stormwater outfalls (pipes that release stormwater to streams) 2	Repairing and replacing stormwater outfalls (pipes that release stormwater to streams) 3	Repairing and replacing stormwater outfalls (pipes that release stormwater to streams) 4	Repairing and replacing stormwater outfalls (pipes that release stormwater to streams) 5	Repairing and replacing stormwater outfalls (pipes that release stormwater to streams) 6	Repairing and replacing stormwater outfalls (pipes that release stormwater to streams) 7	Repairing and replacing stormwater outfalls (pipes that release stormwater to streams) 8 (Lowest Priority)
Increase street sweeping	Increase street sweeping 1 (Highest Priority)	Increase street sweeping 2	Increase street sweeping 3	Increase street sweeping 4	Increase street sweeping 5	Increase street sweeping 6	Increase street sweeping 7	Increase street sweeping 8 (Lowest Priority)
Plant more trees	Plant more trees 1 (Highest Priority)	Plant more trees 2	Plant more trees 3	Plant more trees 4	Plant more trees 5	Plant more trees 6	Plant more trees 7	Plant more trees 8 (Lowest Priority)

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you have any suggestions or comments on how Clark County can improve stormwater management in the Lower Salmon Creek watershed?

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Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! Your feedback will help us create a better SMAP for Clark County.