Adopt a Storm Drain

Join a community of volunteers across the city who keep our local storm drains clear of garbage, leaves, and debris to protect our waterways and reduce flooding. Ridgefield is now part of Washington Adopt-A-Drain (AAD), leading regional efforts to protect our rivers.

How to "adopt" a storm drain

Volunteer fifteen minutes, once a month, for cleaner waterways and healthier communities. Storm drains flow directly to rivers, lakes, creeks acting as a conduit for trash and organic pollutants.

Adopt-a-Drain asks individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to adopt a storm drain in their neighborhood and keep it clear of leaves, trash, and other debris to reduce water pollution and help prevent localized flooding.

Sign up at adopt-a-drain.org/wa

Council Update

Watch the 2025 State of the City!

Every achievement in Ridgefield is built on the strength of our community. Our State of the City video highlights the goals we are pursuing together and the shared vision driving us forward. Watch the video

May Council Action Highlights

Parking Prohibited in Front of U.S Mailboxes

At the regular City Council meeting on Thursday, May 8 Council adopted Ordinance No. 1453 - Amendment to RMC 10.12 Parking, New Section to Prohibit Parking in Front Of or Within 10 Feet of U.S. Mailboxes.

In many Ridgefield neighborhoods, there are issues with parked vehicles blocking community mailboxes. The ordinance amends the parking code to prohibit parking in front or within 10 feet of mailboxes at all times. The City will provide free sticker signs by request for community mailboxes.  

Approval of Water Conservation Strategy

Ridgefield City Council discussed the Water Conservation Strategy during the regular meetings on May 8 and May 22. On May 22, they approved the Water Conservation Strategy. 

Ridgefield's Water Conservation Strategy is a plan tailored to reduce the seasonal peaks of water demand through a series of customer and City actions triggered by supply and demand parameters. The plan consists of 5 distinct phases with increasing recommendations designed to decrease water demand during high demand periods.

More information about the plan will be coming out over the next several weeks. Review the Water Conservation Strategy.

City Council Liaison Appointments to Outside Committees and Boards

On May 22, City Council confirmed Council liaison assignments. City Councilors may be appointed as liaisons to City ad hoc committees, outside committees or boards, community organizations, and/or special districts. A liaison acts as a representative of the full Council. Liaison duties involve keeping current with the group by attending meetings and conferring with members, and keeping Council informed on the work of the organization. View assignments.

Proclamations

Proclamations are a special way to recognize an organization, person, cause or special event. Learn more about Proclamations.

• Pride Month - May 22, 2025 - Mayor Cole proclaimed June 2025 as "Pride Month" and encouraged all residents to make Ridgefield a stronger community by promoting inclusiveness, celebrating diversity, supporting all fellow community members, preventing the spread of misinformation, and rejecting hate and bias.
  Pride Month 2025 (PDF)

Agenda and Minutes

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*Meeting Minutes are added after they are approved at the following Council meeting.
Listen to Recorded Meeting Audio

Upcoming Meetings

City Council Regular Meeting

• Thursday, June 12, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
• Thursday, June 23*, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
  *Rescheduled meeting

City Council Study Session Meeting

• Thursday, June 5, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Planning Commission

• Wednesday, June 4, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Parks Board

• Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Roundabout Committee

• Monday, June 9, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

June 7 - Big Paddle Waterfront Festival

Check out available volunteer shifts, from hayride monitor to staffing the kayak check! Volunteers will get a token to use at the Beer Garden, Spin the Wheel, or Lions Club tent.

In Case You Missed It

News releases and announcements from the past month.

Park Laundry Cleanup Complete, Open for Off Street Parking

Environmental Cleanup at the Park Laundry Site in Downtown Ridgefield is complete! This remediation makes the property eligible for downtown revitalization.  Learn more

Ridgefield Police Department Launches Education Emphasis for Out of State Plates

Ridgefield Police officers will be conducting an Out of State Plate Education Emphasis in the coming weeks to help inform residents about Washington State's vehicle registration requirements. Learn more

Pioneer Widening Project Enters Next Phase Monday, May 19

The Pioneer Widening and Discovery Drive Roundabout Project is about two-thirds complete. This project will improve traffic capacity and flow, install improved culverts on fish bearing streams, upgrade water, sewer and storm infrastructure and create safe routes for bicycles and pedestrians in a key area of Ridgefield. Learn more

City of Ridgefield Recognized for Transparent and Accessible Presentation of Financial Information

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has presented an Outstanding Achievement Award to the City of Ridgefield for its Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Learn more