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Tox-Ick Monster
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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.
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The Bad News: Polluted Runoff
http://www.hugg.ca/stormwater-pollution-014722.php
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Contaminants
•Petroleum•Fertilizers•Pesticides•Copper•Lead•Mercury•Zinc•Phthalates•Paint•Bacteria•Plastics
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14 Million Pounds of Pollutants Per Year
http://www.sightline.org/research/pollution/res_pubs/stormwater.pdf
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Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO’s)
http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/toxic/cso.aspx
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How Does the Water Flow?
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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
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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
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Human HealthFish & Shellfish Unsafe to Eat
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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
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The Good NewsThe Puget Sound Starts with You
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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.)
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1. Scoop the Poop
Learn more at scooppoop.org
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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
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Build Healthy Soils Without Synthetic Chemicals
http://www.abundantfuture.co.uk/2008/12/08/feeding-the-soil-to-feed-ourselves/
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Bioremediation
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Fungi
http://www.djc.com/news/co/cis.html?id=12009476
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Compost & Woodchips
Organic Compost Available At:West Seattle Nursery, orE-Green Landscaping in Delridge
Woodchips Available At:Burien Bark, or Dirt Exchange in Ballard
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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
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3. Wash Your Car At a Commercial Car Wash
Photo from Puget Sound Partnership
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Car Wash FundraisingAlternative
http://kingcounty.gov/environment/stewardship/carwash-kit.aspx
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4. Walk, Bike and Take Public Transit
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Hydrocarbons from Exhaust and Oil
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5. Plant and Protect Native Evergreens
and Native Shrubs
www.greenseattle.org
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Native Trees
Madrone Douglas Fir
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Native Trees
Western Hemlock Western Red Cedar
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Native Shrubs
Sword Fern Evergreen Huckleberry
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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
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Protect Evergreens fromInvasive Species
Learn more at: seedrain.org, orGreenseattle.org/how-to-remove-invasive-plants
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Ivy destroying trees and blackberry smothering tree starts
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Volunteer with Restoration Efforts
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6. Keep Your Car Properly Maintained
http://ddoe.dc.gov/service/environmental-issues-auto-repair-and-maintenance
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http://lhwmp.org/home/HHW/motor-oil.aspx
Find a Motor Oil Recycling Station in Your Neighborhood
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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
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•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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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Questions?
West Seattle Artist: Bill Reiswig
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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?
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