organization: -> County
mission: Provide quality services as required by law or mandated by the public, to enhance the health, safety and general well-being of the citizens of Cowlitz County. Guiding Principles Conduct county operations in a legal, ethical and fair manner. Conduct the public's business in a manner that is responsive, accessible and open to all. Provide professional leadership and operational excellence. Recognize that county employees and citizen volunteers are the foundation upon which these services are provided. Preserve the heritage of Cowlitz County both environmentally and culturally. -> Provide quality services as required by law or mandated by the public, to enhance the health, safety and general well-being of the citizens of Cowlitz County. Guiding Principles Conduct county operations in a legal, ethical and fair manner. Conduct the public's business in a manner that is responsive, accessible and open to all. Provide professional leadership and operational excellence. Recognize that county employees and citizen volunteers are the foundation upon which these services are provided. Preserve the heritage of Cowlitz County both environmentally and culturally.

notes: Jan. 2009: Building and Planning Department Announcement The Cowlitz County Department of Building and Planning is offering courtesy building inspections to property owners outside city limits that have been subjected to flood damage from the recent storm. This inspection is being offered in an effort to help people in determining if any possible health or life/fire safety issues exist before re-occupying their homes and other structures. Please contact the building department at 577-3052 with a request for an inspection or for any other questions related to wells, septic systems or structures. ============================================ Cowlitz County Road closures/Conditions: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Index of Offices and Departments: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/deptindex.htm ============================================= Cowlitz County Emergency Management: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ ============================================ CERT: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ ============================================ Cowlitz County News/Media: http://www.tdn.com/ The Daily News is the primary newspaper of Longview, Washington, Kelso, Washington, and much of Cowlitz County, Washington ===================================== Cowlitz County/Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cowlitz County Cities: Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities: Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale ==================================== Cowlitz County Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River ==================================== Cowlitz County/Misc. Links: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/noxiousweeds/ -> Jan. 2009: Building and Planning Department Announcement The Cowlitz County Department of Building and Planning is offering courtesy building inspections to property owners outside city limits that have been subjected to flood damage from the recent storm. This inspection is being offered in an effort to help people in determining if any possible health or life/fire safety issues exist before re-occupying their homes and other structures. Please contact the building department at 577-3052 with a request for an inspection or for any other questions related to wells, septic systems or structures. ============================================ Cowlitz County Road closures/Conditions: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Index of Offices and Departments: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/deptindex.htm ============================================= Cowlitz County Emergency Management: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ ============================================ CERT: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ ============================================ Cowlitz County News/Media: http://www.tdn.com/ The Daily News is the primary newspaper of Longview, Washington, Kelso, Washington, and much of Cowlitz County, Washington ===================================== Cowlitz County/Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cowlitz County Cities: Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities: Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale ==================================== Cowlitz County Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River ==================================== Cowlitz County/Misc. Links: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/noxiousweeds/ ===================================== About Cowlitz County: Cowlitz County is home to approximately 94,000 residents. Roughly 56% of those live in the incorporated cities of Castle Rock, Kelso, Longview, Kalama, and Woodland. The remaining 44% live in rural, unincorporated communities such as Ryderwood, Toutle, Yale, Silver Lake, Lexington, Ariel and Cougar. The county covers 1,144 square miles within the southwestern region of Washington. Once known as the “Timber Capital of the World,” Cowlitz County is home to Douglas fir, hemlock and western cedar trees which cover much of its rugged terrain. Cowlitz County still produces a large supply of logs and finished lumber for domestic and international markets, but has become more diversified. Adjacent transportation corridors including Interstate 5, the Columbia River and a major rail line have allowed Cowlitz County to access major markets throughout the world. Recently, Cowlitz County has become known for its tourist attractions and tourism has become a growing industry. The May 18, 1980 eruption of nearby Mount St. Helens forever changed the landscape and the role tourism plays as an industry in Cowlitz County
mission: -> Provide quality services as required by law or mandated by the public, to enhance the health, safety and general well-being of the citizens of Cowlitz County. Guiding Principles Conduct county operations in a legal, ethical and fair manner. Conduct the public's business in a manner that is responsive, accessible and open to all. Provide professional leadership and operational excellence. Recognize that county employees and citizen volunteers are the foundation upon which these services are provided. Preserve the heritage of Cowlitz County both environmentally and culturally.

notes: Jan. 2009: Building and Planning Department Announcement The Cowlitz County Department of Building and Planning is offering courtesy building inspections to property owners outside city limits that have been subjected to flood damage from the recent storm. This inspection is being offered in an effort to help people in determining if any possible health or life/fire safety issues exist before re-occupying their homes and other structures. Please contact the building department at 577-3052 with a request for an inspection or for any other questions related to wells, septic systems or structures. ============================================ Cowlitz County Road closures/Conditions: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Emergency Management: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ ============================================ CERT: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ ============================================ Cowlitz County News/Media: http://www.tdn.com/ The Daily News is the primary newspaper of Longview, Washington, Kelso, Washington, and much of Cowlitz County, Washington ===================================== Cowlitz County/Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cowlitz County Cities: Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities: Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale ==================================== Cowlitz County Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River ==================================== Cowlitz County/Misc. Links: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/noxiousweeds/ -> Jan. 2009: Building and Planning Department Announcement The Cowlitz County Department of Building and Planning is offering courtesy building inspections to property owners outside city limits that have been subjected to flood damage from the recent storm. This inspection is being offered in an effort to help people in determining if any possible health or life/fire safety issues exist before re-occupying their homes and other structures. Please contact the building department at 577-3052 with a request for an inspection or for any other questions related to wells, septic systems or structures. ============================================ Cowlitz County Road closures/Conditions: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Index of Offices and Departments: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/deptindex.htm ============================================= Cowlitz County Emergency Management: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ ============================================ CERT: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ ============================================ Cowlitz County News/Media: http://www.tdn.com/ The Daily News is the primary newspaper of Longview, Washington, Kelso, Washington, and much of Cowlitz County, Washington ===================================== Cowlitz County/Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cowlitz County Cities: Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities: Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale ==================================== Cowlitz County Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River ==================================== Cowlitz County/Misc. Links: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/noxiousweeds/

notes: Cowlitz County Road closures/Conditions: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Emergency Management: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ ============================================ CERT: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ ============================================ Cowlitz County News/Media: http://www.tdn.com/ The Daily News is the primary newspaper of Longview, Washington, Kelso, Washington, and much of Cowlitz County, Washington ===================================== Cowlitz County/Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cowlitz County Cities: Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities: Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale ==================================== Cowlitz County Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River ==================================== Cowlitz County/Misc. Links: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/noxiousweeds/ -> Jan. 2009: Building and Planning Department Announcement The Cowlitz County Department of Building and Planning is offering courtesy building inspections to property owners outside city limits that have been subjected to flood damage from the recent storm. This inspection is being offered in an effort to help people in determining if any possible health or life/fire safety issues exist before re-occupying their homes and other structures. Please contact the building department at 577-3052 with a request for an inspection or for any other questions related to wells, septic systems or structures. ============================================ Cowlitz County Road closures/Conditions: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Emergency Management: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ ============================================ CERT: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ ============================================ Cowlitz County News/Media: http://www.tdn.com/ The Daily News is the primary newspaper of Longview, Washington, Kelso, Washington, and much of Cowlitz County, Washington ===================================== Cowlitz County/Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cowlitz County Cities: Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities: Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale ==================================== Cowlitz County Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River ==================================== Cowlitz County/Misc. Links: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/noxiousweeds/

name: County - Cowlitz County Information -> County - Cowlitz County Information, INDEX

notes: 2008 Winter Snow Storm Road closure: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ Emergency Management http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ CERT http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ News: http://www.tdn.com/ The Daily News is the primary newspaper of Longview, Washington, Kelso, Washington, and much of Cowlitz County, Washington ===================================== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cities Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River ------------------------------ Misc. Links: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/noxiousweeds/ -> Cowlitz County Road closures/Conditions: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Emergency Management: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ ============================================ CERT: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ ============================================ Cowlitz County Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ ============================================ Cowlitz County News/Media: http://www.tdn.com/ The Daily News is the primary newspaper of Longview, Washington, Kelso, Washington, and much of Cowlitz County, Washington ===================================== Cowlitz County/Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cowlitz County Cities: Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities: Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale ==================================== Cowlitz County Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River ==================================== Cowlitz County/Misc. Links: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/noxiousweeds/
region: -> Southwest
website: -> http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/
areas_served: -> Cowlitz County, WA
temp_perm: Temporary -> Permanent

notes: 2008 Winter Snow Storm Road closure: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ Emergency Management http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ CERT http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ News: http://www.tdn.com/ The Daily News is the primary newspaper of Longview, Washington, Kelso, Washington, and much of Cowlitz County, Washington ===================================== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cities Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River -> 2008 Winter Snow Storm Road closure: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ Emergency Management http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ CERT http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ News: http://www.tdn.com/ The Daily News is the primary newspaper of Longview, Washington, Kelso, Washington, and much of Cowlitz County, Washington ===================================== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cities Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River ------------------------------ Misc. Links: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/noxiousweeds/

notes: 2008 Winter Snow Storm Road closure: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ Emergency Management http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ CERT http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ News: http://www.tdn.com/ ===================================== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cities Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River -> 2008 Winter Snow Storm Road closure: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ Emergency Management http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ CERT http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ News: http://www.tdn.com/ The Daily News is the primary newspaper of Longview, Washington, Kelso, Washington, and much of Cowlitz County, Washington ===================================== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cities Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River

notes: 2008 Winter Snow Storm Road closure: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ Emergency Management http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ CERT http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ ===================================== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cities Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River -> 2008 Winter Snow Storm Road closure: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ Emergency Management http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ CERT http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ News: http://www.tdn.com/ ===================================== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cities Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River

notes: 2008 Winter Snow Storm Road closure: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ Emergency Management http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ CERT http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ ===================================== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cities Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River -> 2008 Winter Snow Storm Road closure: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/Roads/ Emergency Management http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/ CERT http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/CERT.htm http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/ http://www.cowlitzhumane.com/ Churches: http://lewisriver.com/woodland/churches/ ===================================== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowlitz_County,_Washington Cities Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Woodland Other communities Cougar, Lexington, Toutle, Yale Geographic features: Cascade Mountains Columbia River Cowlitz River