Lewis and Clark's Columbia River
Lewis & Clark's Columbia River - "200 Years Later"
"Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington"
Includes ... Water Resources Education Center ... Great Flood of 1894 ... Vanport Flood 1948 ... Flood of 1996 ...
Image, 2006, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken October 9, 2006.


Vancouver Water Resources Education Center ...
Vancouver, Washington's Water Resources Education Center is located at Columbia River Mile (RM) 109, upstream of Ryan Point and downstream of Winter Park. The condominium development of Tidewater Cove is just upstream. The Resource Center overlooks the Columbia River and approximately 50 acres of wetlands, and offers a variety of educational programs for schools, groups, walk-in visitors, teacher workshops and events. The Center opened in 1996 under jurisdiction of the City of Vancouver and was developed as part of a wastewater treatment plant upgrade by the City's water and sewer utility. The Water Resources Education Center lies along Vancouver's Waterfront Renaissance Trail and has views of the Columbia River wetlands all year round. Each season presents something new.

The Water Resources Education Center was dedicated by the Vancouver City Council in February 1996.

"Dedicated to promote the understanding of and stewardship for the preservation, enhancement, and wise use of our water resources, and to provide a destination for the public enjoyment and appreciation of our Columbi River waterfront."

Image, 2017, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Plaque, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken August 30, 2017.


Views ...

Image, 2017, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken August 30, 2017.
Image, 2017, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken August 30, 2017.
Image, 2017, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		High water marks, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken August 30, 2017.

Upper sign: "1894 Great Flood" ... Middle sign: "1948 Vanport Flood" ... Lower sign: "1996 Columbia River Flood".
Image, 2017, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken August 30, 2017.
Image, 2015, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Columbia River viewpoint, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken March 29, 2015.
Image, 2015, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Tulips, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken March 29, 2015.
Image, 2015, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Tulip, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken March 29, 2015.


Wetlands ...

Image, 2006, Columbia River from Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		March ... Wetlands, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. View from the wetlands overlook. Image taken March 12, 2006.
Image, 2006, Columbia River from Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		October ... Columbia River from Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken October 9, 2006.


Water Resources Center, etc.

  • High Water ...
  • Great Flood of 1894 ...
  • 1948 Vanport Flood ...
  • 1996 Columbia River Flood ...
  • Views (2006) ...


High Water ...
The Water Resources Education Center has a staff gage on its property showing the high water marks of the "Great Flood of 1894", the 1948 "Vanport Flood", and the "1996 Columbia River Flood".
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Great Flood of 1894 ...
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Image, 2006, Staff Gage, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Staff Gage, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Staff gage shows height of 1894 (top, left side of gage), 1948, and 1996 (bottom) Columbia River floods. Image taken January 1, 2006.
Image, 2006, Staff Gage, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Staff Gage showing 1894 high water, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken January 1, 2006.


1948 Vanport Flood ...
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Image, 2017, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		1894 and 1948 high water marks, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken August 30, 2017.
Image, 2006, Staff gage, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Staff Gage, with 1894 high water and 1948 high water, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken January 1, 2006.


1996 Columbia River Flood ...
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Image, 2017, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		1996 high water mark, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken August 30, 2017.
Image, 2017, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		1996 high water mark, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken August 30, 2017.
Image, 2006, Staff Gage, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Staff Gage showing 1996 high water, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. The wetlands in the background are flooded by high water from the Columbia River. Image taken January 1, 2006.


Views (2006) ...

Image, 2006, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken January 1, 2006.
Image, 2006, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken January 1, 2006.
Image, 2006, Balcony, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington, click to enlarge
Click image to enlarge 		Balcony, Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken January 1, 2006.


From the Journals of Lewis and Clark ...

Clark, November 4, 1805 ...



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*River Miles [RM] are approximate, in statute miles, and were determined from USGS topo maps, obtained from NOAA nautical charts, or obtained from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website, 2003

Sources:
  • City of Vancouver website, 2006;
  • Salmon Education Centers website, 2006;


All Lewis and Clark quotations from Gary Moulton editions of the Lewis and Clark Journals, University of Nebraska Press, all attempts have been made to type the quotations exactly as in the Moulton editions, however typing errors introduced by this web author cannot be ruled out; location interpretation from variety of sources, including this website author.
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