Official website of the
City of Vancouver, Washington

Welcome to the Water Center!

Whether exploring our Web site or visiting our beautiful facility overlooking the Columbia River in Vancouver, you'll find a world of information designed to inspire us to become better stewards of our water resources. Teaching people of all ages how to wisely use this important, life-giving natural resource is what Vancouver's Water Resources Education Center is all about.

Click here or visit What's Happening! Winter is a great time to enjoy a Second Saturday with the kids!

When you visit the Water Center, you'll experience a variety of hands-on exhibits, educational programs and events. Discover the wonders of water and what that means for groundwater, surface water, aquatic ecosystems, drinking water, conservation, wastewater, solid waste, recycling, hazardous waste, composting and the City of Vancouver's utility services.

Enjoy the hands-on, interactive activities in the Exhibit Hall. View the nature-inspired art  in the White Sturgeon Art Gallery. Take in the panoramic view of the Columbia River from the Center's balconies. Get a closer look at the rolling Columbia River and nearly 50 acres of  wildlife-rich wetlands from the Marine Park Overlook that also connects visitors to Vancouver's Renaissance Trail, a paved waterfront trail favored by walkers, runners and bicyclists.  

Come visit! There's something here for everyone.