Today’s Schedule
•5 minute video of Tox-Ick Monster on film•35 minute presentation on the problem of toxic runoff and the 7 things you can do to reduce it•15 minutes for questions
OUR GOAL: To teach you three things you cando to help restore Puget Sound. Please make sure to complete your card committing to actions you’ll take to reduce pollution.
Contaminants
•Petroleum•Fertilizers•Pesticides•Copper•Lead•Mercury•Zinc•Phthalates•Paint•Bacteria•Plastics
14 Million Pounds of Pollutants Per Year
http://www.sightline.org/research/pollution/res_pubs/stormwater.pdf
Salmon
http://blog.nature.org/2009/11/nature-photo-of-the-week-spawning-coho-salmon/
Species of Concern:Species of Concern: Puget Sound Coho SalmonPuget Sound Coho Salmon
Orcas / Killer Whales
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/news/bulletin-summer2009/killer-whale-recovery.html
Endangered Species:Endangered Species: Southern Resident Killer WhalesSouthern Resident Killer Whales
Economic Impact
http://www.djc.com/news/en/11180914.html
http://www.statejournal.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=48710
http://water.epa.gov/aboutow/ownews/archive/csnews23.cfm
Seven Simple Actions
1) Scoop the Poop
2) Use Little or No Fertilizers, Herbicides, or Pesticides
3) Wash Your Car at a Commercial Car Wash
4) Walk, Bike and Take Public Transit
5) Plant and Protect Native Evergreens & Native Shrubs
6) Keep Your Car Properly Maintained
7) Keep Water On-Site with Rain Gardens, Cisterns, or Green Roofs
(You pick three things you can do for your commitment cards.)
2. Use Little or No Fertilizers, Herbicides or Pesticides
Build healthy soil with compost and mulch
Practice smart watering
Think twice before using pesticides
Practice natural lawn care
Build Healthy Soils Without Synthetic Chemicals
http://www.abundantfuture.co.uk/2008/12/08/feeding-the-soil-to-feed-ourselves/
Compost & Woodchips
Organic Compost Available At:West Seattle Nursery, orE-Green Landscaping in Delridge
Woodchips Available At:Burien Bark, or Dirt Exchange in Ballard
Online Resources
The Garden Hotlinehttp://gardenhotline.org/(206) 633-0224 Plant care recommendations Safe, natural solutions for pests & plant diseases Water conservation methods Natural lawn care solution Composting advice
King County Natural Yard Care Resourceshttp://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/naturalyardcare/index.asp
National Wildlife Federation Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Native Shrubs
Salal Pacific Rhododendron
Resources for Native Plants: Native Plant Society, Arboretum, King County website:
http://green.kingcounty.gov/GoNative/Photo.aspx?Act=browse
Protect Evergreens fromInvasive Species
Learn more at: seedrain.org, orGreenseattle.org/how-to-remove-invasive-plants
6. Keep Your Car Properly Maintained
http://ddoe.dc.gov/service/environmental-issues-auto-repair-and-maintenance
7. Keep Water On-Site
http://www.eot.state.ma.us/smartgrowth/07toolkit/lid/regional_planning/LID/permeable_paving.html
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw/2004103861_pacificplife06.html
•Free workshops•How to Build a Rain Garden•Sample Rain Gardens
Stewardship Partners:12,000 Rain Gardens
•Map of Puget Sound Rain Gardens•FAQ’s
Stewardshippartners.org
Water Cisterns and Rain Barrels
http://www.earthsystemsnw.com/gallery.html
Rain Barrel $75 + tax
http://www.seattle.gov/util/Services/Yard/Natural_Lawn_&_Garden_Care/BuyCompostBinsRainBarrels/index.htm
206-684-0190
RainWise
Resources Include PDF’s
Rain Garden HandbookBuilding Rain GardensMaintaining Rain GardensInstalling CisternsReducing PavementPlanting TreesImproving Soil with CompostRock-filled TrenchesMaterials & SuppliersPlant Lists
Learn More About How to Keep Water On-Site Through RainWise
https://rainwise.seattle.gov/
SUCCESS! Seattle’s Street Edge Alternatives Project (SEA Streets)
http://www.lowimpactdevelopment.org/qapp/biotrans_home.htm
99% Reduction of volume of polluted runoff using Green Infrastructure
A Puget Sound where citizens enjoy robust salmon, orca, and shellfish populations that support our economy and our well-being.
http://www.stewardshippartners.org/prog_lid.html
http://news.softpedia.com/newsImage/6-Amazing-Things-About-Killer-Whales-Orcas-2.jpg/
http://www.barkleyadventurestation.com/
Vision
1) Scoop the Poop
2) Use Little or No Fertilizers, Herbicides, or Pesticides
3) Wash Your Car at a Commercial Car Wash
4) Walk, Bike and Take Public Transit
5) Plant and Protect Native Evergreens & Native Shrubs
6) Keep Your Car Properly Maintained
7) Keep Water On-Site with Rain Gardens, Cisterns, or Green Roofs
(You pick three things you can do for your commitment cards.)
What Three Things Can You Do
To Restore Puget Sound?