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My chehalis watershed pledge 9 11 2014 (1)amtcarlson
The document discusses the Chehalis Watershed in Washington State. It is one of the largest watersheds in the state, covering 2,660 square miles. The Chehalis River flows through several towns for over 100 miles before emptying into the Pacific Ocean. There are 180 lakes, ponds, streams, and reservoirs in the watershed. The document encourages learning about, protecting, and enhancing the watershed.
The document discusses watersheds and the Chehalis River watershed specifically. It notes that the Chehalis watershed is one of the largest in Washington state, covering over 2,600 square miles. It contains many lakes, streams, and the Chehalis River which flows over 100 miles before emptying into the Pacific Ocean. The watershed faces challenges from development and pollution that can impact water quality and quantity. The document encourages learning about and protecting this important watershed.
This document discusses the issue of water pollution and its causes. It notes that as the human population grows, we are putting increasing pressure on water resources and reducing their quality through pollution. Water pollution comes from many sources, both from direct discharges called point sources like factories, as well as more scattered nonpoint sources. Some of the major causes of water pollution discussed include sewage, excess nutrients from fertilizers and sewage that can cause algal blooms, toxic chemicals from industrial waste and chemicals like heavy metals, and other pollutants that enter water sources from everyday products. Proper treatment and regulation is needed to address this serious and widespread problem.
Script for the water conservation and management presentationNandita Mehta
This document contains a draft script for a presentation on water conservation and management. It begins with introductory quotes about humanity's dependence on water. The presentation then thanks those who supported making the presentation happen. The main goals are to highlight water's significance, that it is taken for granted despite being a non-renewable resource, and to encourage responsibility in passing it to future generations. The group embarked on learning about water to understand why conservation is important. Later slides discuss water sources, needs, scarcity issues, and techniques to meet demand such as rainwater harvesting, reuse, and desalination.
Water resources include sources of fresh water that can be used by humans. Nearly all water on Earth is salt water, while only 3% is fresh water. The main sources of fresh water are surface water, groundwater, desalination, and frozen water. Water is used for agricultural, industrial, household, recreational, and environmental purposes. It is a critical resource but also cycles through the environment in the water cycle.
1. The document discusses water as a precious resource and the need for its conservation. It describes how water is available in limited quantities on Earth and how demand is increasing due to population growth and other factors.
2. The water cycle and various sources of water like groundwater, rivers, and rainfall are explained. However, uneven rainfall distribution, overuse of groundwater, and wastage of water resources are leading to water scarcity in many areas.
3. Effective water management through rainwater harvesting, water reuse, and reducing wastage is crucial to address the water crisis. Small individual efforts and community participation can help ensure sufficient water availability.
Surface water, frozen water, and groundwater are the main sources of fresh water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, and wetlands and is replenished by precipitation and lost through discharge and evaporation. Frozen water is stored in glaciers and ice caps, though some proposals have explored using icebergs as a water source. Groundwater is stored underground. People use water for household needs like washing, drinking, and bathing, as well as agriculture, industry, and recreation. Conserving water helps protect this resource and some tips include only running dishwashers and washing machines with full loads, turning off taps when brushing teeth, checking for leaks, taking shorter showers, and watering lawns in
My chehalis watershed pledge 9 11 2014 (1)amtcarlson
The document discusses the Chehalis Watershed in Washington State. It is one of the largest watersheds in the state, covering 2,660 square miles. The Chehalis River flows through several towns for over 100 miles before emptying into the Pacific Ocean. There are 180 lakes, ponds, streams, and reservoirs in the watershed. The document encourages learning about, protecting, and enhancing the watershed.
The document discusses watersheds and the Chehalis River watershed specifically. It notes that the Chehalis watershed is one of the largest in Washington state, covering over 2,600 square miles. It contains many lakes, streams, and the Chehalis River which flows over 100 miles before emptying into the Pacific Ocean. The watershed faces challenges from development and pollution that can impact water quality and quantity. The document encourages learning about and protecting this important watershed.
This document discusses the issue of water pollution and its causes. It notes that as the human population grows, we are putting increasing pressure on water resources and reducing their quality through pollution. Water pollution comes from many sources, both from direct discharges called point sources like factories, as well as more scattered nonpoint sources. Some of the major causes of water pollution discussed include sewage, excess nutrients from fertilizers and sewage that can cause algal blooms, toxic chemicals from industrial waste and chemicals like heavy metals, and other pollutants that enter water sources from everyday products. Proper treatment and regulation is needed to address this serious and widespread problem.
Script for the water conservation and management presentationNandita Mehta
This document contains a draft script for a presentation on water conservation and management. It begins with introductory quotes about humanity's dependence on water. The presentation then thanks those who supported making the presentation happen. The main goals are to highlight water's significance, that it is taken for granted despite being a non-renewable resource, and to encourage responsibility in passing it to future generations. The group embarked on learning about water to understand why conservation is important. Later slides discuss water sources, needs, scarcity issues, and techniques to meet demand such as rainwater harvesting, reuse, and desalination.
Water resources include sources of fresh water that can be used by humans. Nearly all water on Earth is salt water, while only 3% is fresh water. The main sources of fresh water are surface water, groundwater, desalination, and frozen water. Water is used for agricultural, industrial, household, recreational, and environmental purposes. It is a critical resource but also cycles through the environment in the water cycle.
1. The document discusses water as a precious resource and the need for its conservation. It describes how water is available in limited quantities on Earth and how demand is increasing due to population growth and other factors.
2. The water cycle and various sources of water like groundwater, rivers, and rainfall are explained. However, uneven rainfall distribution, overuse of groundwater, and wastage of water resources are leading to water scarcity in many areas.
3. Effective water management through rainwater harvesting, water reuse, and reducing wastage is crucial to address the water crisis. Small individual efforts and community participation can help ensure sufficient water availability.
Surface water, frozen water, and groundwater are the main sources of fresh water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, and wetlands and is replenished by precipitation and lost through discharge and evaporation. Frozen water is stored in glaciers and ice caps, though some proposals have explored using icebergs as a water source. Groundwater is stored underground. People use water for household needs like washing, drinking, and bathing, as well as agriculture, industry, and recreation. Conserving water helps protect this resource and some tips include only running dishwashers and washing machines with full loads, turning off taps when brushing teeth, checking for leaks, taking shorter showers, and watering lawns in
Nearly all (97.5%) of the water on Earth is salt water found in oceans and seas. Only 2.5% of the water on Earth is fresh water, with over two-thirds of that being frozen in ice caps and glaciers. Less than 1% of the world's total water is accessible for direct human use from sources like lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Freshwater biomes, which cover about 20% of the Earth's surface, consist of bodies of fresh water like lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers that support various fish and plant life.
Naturalresouseswater 100529170048-phpapp02Vipin Soni
This document provides information about water resources and conservation. It begins with an introduction to water and its composition. It then discusses how people use water resources for agriculture, industry, households, recreation, and environmental purposes. The document outlines specific ways for people to conserve water in their daily lives and proposes educating others and improving access as ways to address water issues. It includes news articles about water agreements between Utah and Nevada and water rationing in Colombia.
Water resources include sources of water that are useful for human purposes like agriculture, industry, households, recreation and the environment. Nearly all human uses require fresh water, but only 3% of the Earth's water is fresh, and over two-thirds of that is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps. The remaining fresh water is found as groundwater or above ground. Increasing water scarcity is caused by overuse, population growth, industrialization, deforestation, and mismanagement of water resources. Multi-purpose river projects provide irrigation water while also generating hydropower, enabling navigation, and supporting fisheries to help address increasing scarcity. Rainwater harvesting and water conservation methods like reducing waste are important for preserving
This document discusses water resources and how people use water. It notes that water is a renewable natural resource that is vital for human survival and development. However, water is also being overexploited in some areas, such as agriculture. Proper water conservation efforts are needed to ensure this important resource is available for future generations.
This document discusses water distribution and usage on Earth. It notes that while water covers most of the planet, only 3% is freshwater and most of that is in glaciers and icecaps. It also discusses growing issues of water scarcity due to population growth, pollution, and climate change. Solutions discussed include increasing water storage and transfers between basins, water reuse, and desalination. The sustainable and conservation-focused management of water resources is emphasized.
This document is a virtual booklet about water resources that discusses how water is used by people, the importance of conserving water resources, and some proposals for doing so. It notes that most of the world's water is undrinkable and located in oceans, while sources of fresh water include surface water, groundwater, and frozen water. It outlines how water is used for household, personal, agricultural, industrial, recreational, and environmental purposes. The document also discusses both wasteful and efficient water usage habits.
The document discusses global water resources and the growing water crisis. It notes that while the total amount of water on Earth has remained the same, the population has doubled since 1940 and freshwater use has increased over four times. By 2025, two thirds of the world's population is estimated to be under water stress conditions. The water crisis is caused by factors like increased population, pollution from agriculture, domestic and industrial waste, and the unequal distribution of water resources versus population.
This document contains summaries of several topics related to global freshwater resources:
1) It discusses groundwater hydrology, which is the study of water beneath the earth's surface, and how it is important for water supply, irrigation, and understanding water development and conservation.
2) Several sections summarize topics like the distribution of freshwater, depletion of resources, water salinization, and diseases caused by lack of access to clean water.
3) The document also covers policies like the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act and how stormwater runoff is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program to prevent pollution of surface waters.
This document discusses various topics related to water resources including:
- The importance of water for sustaining life and moderating climate.
- Distribution of the Earth's water supply and monitoring of water resources.
- Properties of water and the hydrologic cycle.
- Types of surface water including streams, lakes, and reservoirs.
- Drainage patterns, watersheds, and river basins.
- Causes and impacts of freshwater shortages including overuse, drought, and climate change.
- Advantages and disadvantages of dams and desalination for addressing water shortages.
- Human impacts on flooding and methods for flood control.
- Reducing water waste to decrease burden on wastew
Vijay's presentation discusses water resources and related topics. It notes that fresh water is a renewable yet decreasing resource. It describes the major uses of water as agricultural, industrial, household, and environmental. The document then discusses sources of fresh water such as surface water and groundwater. It also covers topics like floods, drought, conflicts over water, and more.
Water is a transparent fluid that forms the world's streams, lakes, oceans, and rain. It consists of one oxygen molecule and two hydrogen molecules. Two thirds of the human body is dependent on water, which serves important functions like detoxification, lubrication, and nutrient transportation. The daily water requirement for humans is 2-2.5 liters, with food providing 1 liter and drinking water supplying the remaining 1.5-2 liters. Natural sources of water include rain, underground aquifers, and surface water sources like rivers and lakes. Fresh water is naturally occurring while portable water is fit for human consumption. The water cycle describes the movement of water on Earth through states of liquid, vapor, and ice
Depletion of water resources is a serious problem that threatens human survival. India faces a major groundwater crisis as levels are falling rapidly due to increased population, excessive extraction by farmers, unrestrained urbanization, and pollution. Overpumping of groundwater is depleting aquifers faster than they can replenish. This lowers water tables, increases costs, and causes land subsidence. The government is taking initiatives like Clean Ganga Mission, Yamuna Action Plan, and promoting rainwater harvesting to conserve water resources, but more must be done to sustain India's water supply for future generations.
Water is an essential resource for all life on Earth, yet only a small percentage is available for human use. Most of the Earth's water is salt water located in oceans, while freshwater is found in ice caps, glaciers, groundwater, lakes, and rivers. However, water scarcity is a growing problem as over two billion people lack access to clean drinking water and agriculture, which uses 70% of the world's freshwater, is inefficient. Conservation of our limited freshwater resources is critical to sustain life and protect the environment.
Rising sea levels are one of the most concerning consequences of climate change. Global sea levels rose roughly 8 inches from 1880 to 2009 and the rate of rise accelerated significantly from 1993 to 2008. Sea level rise is primarily driven by thermal expansion of warming ocean waters and melting of land ice due to rising global temperatures. Over the coming century, sea levels are expected to continue rising and significantly impact coastal communities and ecosystems through increased flooding, contamination of freshwater supplies, effects on agriculture and wildlife habitats, and economic impacts. Adaptation efforts like protective infrastructure, managed retreat from coastal areas, and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions will be needed to address the challenges of sea level rise.
IEEE SusTech Global Future of Water Presentation 11/14/17Mark Goldstein
Water remains an essential element for life that plays a central and critical role in all aspects of our national and global economies and environment. We are entering an era of immense water-related threats due to climate change and human actions bringing floods, droughts, reduced water availability, and degraded water quality that threaten communities, nations, and global sociopolitical and economic security.
This presentation covers water futures from a macro level as regions, governments, and industries prepare for and manage increasing water-related threats utilizing traditional and emergent technologies to resolve these issues and provide water and sanitation that address the needs of all. It also will cover water futures from at a more personal and community level featuring technological advances and rediscovery of appropriate technology of the past to forge a water-secure future.
1) The document discusses global water resources and the growing water crisis facing the world. It notes that while the total amount of water on Earth has remained the same, the population demanding access to freshwater has increased dramatically.
2) Approximately 70% of the Earth is covered in water, but only 3% is freshwater and 1% is easily accessible for human use. However, water use has increased more than 4 times since 1940 due to rising populations and increasing industrial and agricultural demand.
3) By 2025, it is estimated that two-thirds of the world's population will live in conditions of freshwater stress as available resources become increasingly strained and unequally distributed between populated regions. Rising pollution is also impact
This presentation talks about the Water Uses, Water Forms and Distribution, Availability, Fresh Water Shortage, Water Use Problems and Conflicts Increase Water Supply, Floods and Drought
It talks about the shortage of water all across the globe. So people should use it effectively without unnecessary wastage.
The document discusses different sources of water including seawater, freshwater, and groundwater. Seawater comes from oceans and seas, contains salt, and is considered hard water. Freshwater comes from rain and is also called surface water. Groundwater is found underground in aquifers and is considered the cleanest source of water as it contains minerals. The document also discusses the water cycle and the importance of water for habitats and as a resource for humans and other living things.
The document discusses North Carolina's river basins and their importance. It explains that a river basin is the area of land that drains into a river system. It notes that there are 17 major river basins in North Carolina, with 5 draining into the Mississippi River and the rest draining into the Atlantic Ocean. The health of river systems is directly related to human activities on the surrounding land.
Water is facing a crisis today.
Water scarcity affects all social and economic sectors.
Water footprint measures the consumption and contamination of freshwater resources.
We look forward to getting your students ready for their field trip with this pre-trip presentation. Students will learn history of the region, land use changes through time, native plants and shrubs used, safety and preparations.
Streaming music videos means that music videos are now targeting niche audiences through the internet. This allows music videos to be more unique and push boundaries, as they no longer need wide appeal. Zoe Keating is an example of a non-mainstream artist who uses streaming services like Spotify to target audiences interested in her genre of contemporary classical and cello rock. Streaming gives control over music distribution to audiences rather than record labels, as people can now access any music video online through websites like YouTube.
Nearly all (97.5%) of the water on Earth is salt water found in oceans and seas. Only 2.5% of the water on Earth is fresh water, with over two-thirds of that being frozen in ice caps and glaciers. Less than 1% of the world's total water is accessible for direct human use from sources like lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Freshwater biomes, which cover about 20% of the Earth's surface, consist of bodies of fresh water like lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers that support various fish and plant life.
Naturalresouseswater 100529170048-phpapp02Vipin Soni
This document provides information about water resources and conservation. It begins with an introduction to water and its composition. It then discusses how people use water resources for agriculture, industry, households, recreation, and environmental purposes. The document outlines specific ways for people to conserve water in their daily lives and proposes educating others and improving access as ways to address water issues. It includes news articles about water agreements between Utah and Nevada and water rationing in Colombia.
Water resources include sources of water that are useful for human purposes like agriculture, industry, households, recreation and the environment. Nearly all human uses require fresh water, but only 3% of the Earth's water is fresh, and over two-thirds of that is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps. The remaining fresh water is found as groundwater or above ground. Increasing water scarcity is caused by overuse, population growth, industrialization, deforestation, and mismanagement of water resources. Multi-purpose river projects provide irrigation water while also generating hydropower, enabling navigation, and supporting fisheries to help address increasing scarcity. Rainwater harvesting and water conservation methods like reducing waste are important for preserving
This document discusses water resources and how people use water. It notes that water is a renewable natural resource that is vital for human survival and development. However, water is also being overexploited in some areas, such as agriculture. Proper water conservation efforts are needed to ensure this important resource is available for future generations.
This document discusses water distribution and usage on Earth. It notes that while water covers most of the planet, only 3% is freshwater and most of that is in glaciers and icecaps. It also discusses growing issues of water scarcity due to population growth, pollution, and climate change. Solutions discussed include increasing water storage and transfers between basins, water reuse, and desalination. The sustainable and conservation-focused management of water resources is emphasized.
This document is a virtual booklet about water resources that discusses how water is used by people, the importance of conserving water resources, and some proposals for doing so. It notes that most of the world's water is undrinkable and located in oceans, while sources of fresh water include surface water, groundwater, and frozen water. It outlines how water is used for household, personal, agricultural, industrial, recreational, and environmental purposes. The document also discusses both wasteful and efficient water usage habits.
The document discusses global water resources and the growing water crisis. It notes that while the total amount of water on Earth has remained the same, the population has doubled since 1940 and freshwater use has increased over four times. By 2025, two thirds of the world's population is estimated to be under water stress conditions. The water crisis is caused by factors like increased population, pollution from agriculture, domestic and industrial waste, and the unequal distribution of water resources versus population.
This document contains summaries of several topics related to global freshwater resources:
1) It discusses groundwater hydrology, which is the study of water beneath the earth's surface, and how it is important for water supply, irrigation, and understanding water development and conservation.
2) Several sections summarize topics like the distribution of freshwater, depletion of resources, water salinization, and diseases caused by lack of access to clean water.
3) The document also covers policies like the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act and how stormwater runoff is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program to prevent pollution of surface waters.
This document discusses various topics related to water resources including:
- The importance of water for sustaining life and moderating climate.
- Distribution of the Earth's water supply and monitoring of water resources.
- Properties of water and the hydrologic cycle.
- Types of surface water including streams, lakes, and reservoirs.
- Drainage patterns, watersheds, and river basins.
- Causes and impacts of freshwater shortages including overuse, drought, and climate change.
- Advantages and disadvantages of dams and desalination for addressing water shortages.
- Human impacts on flooding and methods for flood control.
- Reducing water waste to decrease burden on wastew
Vijay's presentation discusses water resources and related topics. It notes that fresh water is a renewable yet decreasing resource. It describes the major uses of water as agricultural, industrial, household, and environmental. The document then discusses sources of fresh water such as surface water and groundwater. It also covers topics like floods, drought, conflicts over water, and more.
Water is a transparent fluid that forms the world's streams, lakes, oceans, and rain. It consists of one oxygen molecule and two hydrogen molecules. Two thirds of the human body is dependent on water, which serves important functions like detoxification, lubrication, and nutrient transportation. The daily water requirement for humans is 2-2.5 liters, with food providing 1 liter and drinking water supplying the remaining 1.5-2 liters. Natural sources of water include rain, underground aquifers, and surface water sources like rivers and lakes. Fresh water is naturally occurring while portable water is fit for human consumption. The water cycle describes the movement of water on Earth through states of liquid, vapor, and ice
Depletion of water resources is a serious problem that threatens human survival. India faces a major groundwater crisis as levels are falling rapidly due to increased population, excessive extraction by farmers, unrestrained urbanization, and pollution. Overpumping of groundwater is depleting aquifers faster than they can replenish. This lowers water tables, increases costs, and causes land subsidence. The government is taking initiatives like Clean Ganga Mission, Yamuna Action Plan, and promoting rainwater harvesting to conserve water resources, but more must be done to sustain India's water supply for future generations.
Water is an essential resource for all life on Earth, yet only a small percentage is available for human use. Most of the Earth's water is salt water located in oceans, while freshwater is found in ice caps, glaciers, groundwater, lakes, and rivers. However, water scarcity is a growing problem as over two billion people lack access to clean drinking water and agriculture, which uses 70% of the world's freshwater, is inefficient. Conservation of our limited freshwater resources is critical to sustain life and protect the environment.
Rising sea levels are one of the most concerning consequences of climate change. Global sea levels rose roughly 8 inches from 1880 to 2009 and the rate of rise accelerated significantly from 1993 to 2008. Sea level rise is primarily driven by thermal expansion of warming ocean waters and melting of land ice due to rising global temperatures. Over the coming century, sea levels are expected to continue rising and significantly impact coastal communities and ecosystems through increased flooding, contamination of freshwater supplies, effects on agriculture and wildlife habitats, and economic impacts. Adaptation efforts like protective infrastructure, managed retreat from coastal areas, and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions will be needed to address the challenges of sea level rise.
IEEE SusTech Global Future of Water Presentation 11/14/17Mark Goldstein
Water remains an essential element for life that plays a central and critical role in all aspects of our national and global economies and environment. We are entering an era of immense water-related threats due to climate change and human actions bringing floods, droughts, reduced water availability, and degraded water quality that threaten communities, nations, and global sociopolitical and economic security.
This presentation covers water futures from a macro level as regions, governments, and industries prepare for and manage increasing water-related threats utilizing traditional and emergent technologies to resolve these issues and provide water and sanitation that address the needs of all. It also will cover water futures from at a more personal and community level featuring technological advances and rediscovery of appropriate technology of the past to forge a water-secure future.
1) The document discusses global water resources and the growing water crisis facing the world. It notes that while the total amount of water on Earth has remained the same, the population demanding access to freshwater has increased dramatically.
2) Approximately 70% of the Earth is covered in water, but only 3% is freshwater and 1% is easily accessible for human use. However, water use has increased more than 4 times since 1940 due to rising populations and increasing industrial and agricultural demand.
3) By 2025, it is estimated that two-thirds of the world's population will live in conditions of freshwater stress as available resources become increasingly strained and unequally distributed between populated regions. Rising pollution is also impact
This presentation talks about the Water Uses, Water Forms and Distribution, Availability, Fresh Water Shortage, Water Use Problems and Conflicts Increase Water Supply, Floods and Drought
It talks about the shortage of water all across the globe. So people should use it effectively without unnecessary wastage.
The document discusses different sources of water including seawater, freshwater, and groundwater. Seawater comes from oceans and seas, contains salt, and is considered hard water. Freshwater comes from rain and is also called surface water. Groundwater is found underground in aquifers and is considered the cleanest source of water as it contains minerals. The document also discusses the water cycle and the importance of water for habitats and as a resource for humans and other living things.
The document discusses North Carolina's river basins and their importance. It explains that a river basin is the area of land that drains into a river system. It notes that there are 17 major river basins in North Carolina, with 5 draining into the Mississippi River and the rest draining into the Atlantic Ocean. The health of river systems is directly related to human activities on the surrounding land.
Water is facing a crisis today.
Water scarcity affects all social and economic sectors.
Water footprint measures the consumption and contamination of freshwater resources.
We look forward to getting your students ready for their field trip with this pre-trip presentation. Students will learn history of the region, land use changes through time, native plants and shrubs used, safety and preparations.
Streaming music videos means that music videos are now targeting niche audiences through the internet. This allows music videos to be more unique and push boundaries, as they no longer need wide appeal. Zoe Keating is an example of a non-mainstream artist who uses streaming services like Spotify to target audiences interested in her genre of contemporary classical and cello rock. Streaming gives control over music distribution to audiences rather than record labels, as people can now access any music video online through websites like YouTube.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help relax the body and lift the mood.
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge - Habitat typesSheila Wilson
This document discusses several major habitat types including estuaries, tidally influenced riparian forests, riparian forests, and freshwater wetlands along rivers.
Rihanna's values and beliefs are reflected through her music and image. She presents herself as daring and not afraid to challenge social norms regarding sexuality and gender. Her image has transformed over her career from innocent to highly sexualized. She believes in living freely and rebelling against expectations. Some criticize her sexualized content as promoting the objectification of women. Rihanna sees herself as an artist who lives authentically without worrying about controversy or response.
Sea Level Change and Coastal Hazards in WashingtonSheila Wilson
This document summarizes information about sea level rise in Washington state. It discusses observed trends showing rising sea levels and projected increases ranging from 11 to 38 inches by 2100 depending on greenhouse gas emission scenarios. Regional variations exist due to factors like vertical land movement. Sea level rise increases risks of flooding, erosion, and habitat loss. Near-term challenges include more extreme high tides and storm surges that can impact coastal populations, infrastructure and resources even before permanent inundation occurs. Regional and local efforts are underway to address these risks through climate preparedness planning.
Rihanna has changed her image over the years from innocent to sexualized. Her early image portrayed her as beautiful and glamorous, while her current image shows her as rebellious with short hair and revealing outfits. She expresses values like living life to the fullest and not conforming to expectations. Rihanna challenges norms through her changing portrayals of sexuality and controversial music videos. She has faced criticism for promoting the sexual objectification of women but sees herself as enjoying life on her own terms. Rihanna has expanded her celebrity through fashion, endorsements, and acting in films.
Nisqually Forest and Water Adaptation PlanSheila Wilson
The document summarizes climate change impacts and adaptation planning efforts for the Nisqually watershed area in Washington state. It notes that 61% of the area is forested land providing $1.9 million to $226 billion in benefits annually, but forests face risks of drought, fire, and shifting species from climate change. Freshwater resources face risks of reduced quantity from population growth and lower quality from warming. The Nisqually delta wetlands restoration aims to benefit salmon and birds but faces challenges of reduced sediment accumulation and rising sea levels that could convert marsh to mudflats. Shellfish in the area are also threatened by ocean acidification effects on their habitats and food sources.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Pre-trip Planting Presentation- Anderson VersionSheila Wilson
The document discusses the restoration of the Anderson Property in Eatonville, Washington. It begins by describing the indigenous Nisqually Tribe who traditionally lived in the area and relied on salmon. European settlers later cleared vegetation and altered creeks. The property owners are now working to restore the natural habitat through various activities like replanting native trees and installing engineered log jams. Their goal is to reestablish a healthy riparian zone that provides suitable habitat for salmon and other wildlife.
Issues in contemporary music industry & Research into two decades in music in...shipy02
Streaming music videos allows artists to target niche audiences through internet distribution, becoming unique and pushing boundaries. Zoe Keating is a non-mainstream artist targeting audiences interested in contemporary classical and cello rock. Nearly all her income comes from streaming music on platforms like Spotify, where users can stream music to wireless speakers without keeping their device near the speakers. Record labels are losing control over distributing and monetizing music videos as audiences can now watch anything on YouTube and are not constrained by what labels promote.
This document summarizes tea products from Indonesia, including white, green, and black teas. It focuses on Kayu Aro black tea from Sumatra, which comes from a plantation located between 1,400-1,700 meters above sea level, making it the second highest tea plantation in the world. The Kayu Aro plantation has been operating since the 1920s using traditional processing methods without dyes or preservatives. The document provides contact information for the company that produces and distributes these Indonesian tea products.
People use water resources in several key ways:
- Agriculture accounts for 69% of worldwide water usage, mostly for irrigation.
- Industry accounts for around 22% of usage, including for power generation.
- Households use around 8% of water, for purposes like cooking, washing, bathing, and sanitation.
- Recreational water use, such as for boating and swimming, is a small but growing percentage.
- People need to be mindful of conserving water resources through practices like turning off taps while brushing teeth, taking shorter showers, and fixing leaks.
pollution of water and water source, water qualitysarahrashid24
This document provides an overview of water resources and water pollution. It discusses how most of Earth's water is salt water and only 3% is freshwater, with much of the freshwater locked up in glaciers and ice caps. It outlines the water cycle and sources of water for human use. It also discusses the many purposes of water for public supplies, industrial processes, agriculture, recreation, and more. Finally, it defines water pollution and notes that pollution is a major global problem caused by both natural phenomena and human activities.
The document discusses water resources and related topics. It begins by introducing the student project and listing the contents to be covered, which include the hydrosphere, features of water, types of water resources, uses of water, the water cycle, water as a precious resource, freshwater resources, water pollution, water-related diseases, floods, droughts, and dams. It then provides details on these topics, describing things like the water cycle, groundwater resources, surface water resources, uses of water in agriculture, industry, domestic applications, and hydropower generation. It also discusses issues like water pollution, diseases related to water, and environmental problems caused by dams.
The document discusses various topics related to water including its importance, the water cycle, the ocean, currents and tides, and how humans affect water. It notes that water is essential for life but only 1% of the total water is available for human use. The water cycle involves processes like evaporation and condensation that move water from the clouds to the ocean and around the world. The ocean contains a vast amount of life but its water is salty and unsuitable for drinking. Currents and tides are caused by various natural factors and can be dangerous, while human waste is polluting the ocean and harming sea life.
Water resources include sources of water such as oceans, rivers, lakes, groundwater and glaciers that are useful for human uses like drinking water and irrigation. The main types of water resources are surface water and groundwater. Oceans cover most of the Earth but their water is salty and not suitable for drinking or irrigation. Rivers, lakes and groundwater are more accessible freshwater resources but are being depleted by increasing human usage and climate change. Rainwater harvesting and other conservation methods are important to preserve freshwater supplies.
The document provides information about water resources and water pollution. It defines water resources as sources of water that are useful, including sources such as surface water, groundwater, and desalination. It then discusses various causes of water pollution such as nutrients pollution from wastewater and fertilizers, surface water pollution from hazardous substances, and oxygen depleting pollution from excess biodegradable matter. The document aims to raise awareness about water conservation and preventing water pollution.
This document provides vocabulary terms and background information related to water and salmon. It includes over 30 terms defined related to water systems, the water cycle, water quality, wastewater treatment, and salmon lifecycles. Additionally, it presents information on topics like the global water crisis, calculating accumulated temperature units for salmon, and threats to Pacific salmon populations. The document is intended to educate about balancing human and environmental needs related to water and salmon habitat.
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The document discusses various causes of environmental pollution including water pollution from everyday activities, untreated sewage, and industrial waste. It also discusses issues with rubbish and waste management leading to further pollution. Some consequences of pollution and climate change mentioned are more frequent and intense climate disasters, water shortages due to pollution and population growth, ozone layer depletion causing health issues, and melting glaciers affecting water availability and raising ocean levels. The document encourages actions like stopping deforestation, reducing energy and water use, and proper waste disposal to help address these issues.
- Most of Earth's water is saltwater found in oceans, while only 3% is freshwater. Of this freshwater, over two-thirds is frozen in glaciers and ice sheets.
- Water is continually cycled through the Earth in the hydrological cycle between oceans, atmosphere, and land via evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and infiltration. This cycle provides freshwater for human and ecosystem uses.
- Groundwater makes up about 96% of unfrozen freshwater and provides 25-40% of the world's drinking water by flowing through aquifers. However, groundwater quality can be impacted by natural and human-caused contaminants.
The water cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface, driven by energy from the sun. Water can exist in three states: liquid, gas, and solid. The main stages are evaporation, transpiration, condensation, and precipitation. While a critical process for all life, human activities like wasteful water usage and pollution can negatively impact the water cycle. Personal choices around conserving water and reducing pollution are important to help sustain this essential cycle.
The document discusses the hydrosphere, which describes the combined mass of water found on, under, and over the surface of a planet. It notes that the Earth's hydrosphere contains about 1.4 x 1018 tonnes of water, with about 75% of the surface covered by oceans. Other planets like Europa may also have subsurface oceans beneath thick ice layers. The water cycle continuously moves water between oceans, atmosphere, and land via processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
The document discusses various ways that people use water resources. It describes how water is used for agricultural, industrial, household, and recreational purposes. It also discusses the importance of conserving water resources and preventing water pollution given that only 3% of the Earth's water is freshwater and demand for water is rising as the global population increases.
Water runoff occurs when excess water flows over land picking up contaminants and depositing them into bodies of water. This nonpoint source pollution is now the primary cause of water quality issues in the US, with 40% of surveyed waters considered unsafe. Some solutions to lessen water runoff include using porous paving that absorbs water, installing rain barrels to collect roof runoff, creating rain gardens to filter runoff, and implementing filters of various kinds. Simple individual actions like composting yard waste and sweeping instead of hosing can also help.
This document discusses water and its importance. It notes that water is essential for life and covers 71% of the Earth's surface. Water exists in various states across the planet, from liquid in oceans and rivers to solid ice and vapor in clouds. It goes through continuous circulation between these states. The document also discusses how water is used by living things and in religions, but can become polluted, harming the environment and life. Proper preservation and management of water resources is important.
This document discusses the importance of water conservation by highlighting humanity's dependence on water and the threats of water scarcity. It notes that water is crucial for all life on Earth yet accessible freshwater makes up less than 1% of the planet's water. The document urges readers to help prevent water pollution through various actions like proper disposal of waste and chemicals, and avoiding activities that contaminate water sources like rivers and streams. It emphasizes that small individual actions can make a meaningful difference and calls on people to help ensure access to fresh drinking water for future generations.
This document provides an overview of various natural resources including ponds, lakes, seas, rivers, forests, wetlands, mangroves, and sacred groves. It discusses the characteristics and composition of each resource. The document also mentions the depletion of natural resources and the importance of conservation.
Water is essential for all life on Earth. The human body is made up of 45-60% water and water is needed for critical functions like regulating body temperature and transporting nutrients. While the oceans hold the vast majority of Earth's water, less than 1% of water is available as freshwater in rivers, lakes, and groundwater. Given water's unique properties as a solvent and its role in biological and industrial processes, access to clean water is necessary for drinking, sanitation, agriculture, and electricity generation.
Benthic macroinvertebrates are bottom-dwelling aquatic organisms without backbones. They are useful indicators of stream health because they are abundant, diverse, sedentary, and reflect cumulative environmental impacts. Various metrics related to the types of macroinvertebrates present are used to calculate a Benthic Index of Biological Integrity (B-IBI) score that indicates the overall biological condition of a stream. A higher B-IBI score, with more diverse and pollution-intolerant taxa, corresponds to better stream health.
The document discusses several proposed coal export terminals in the Pacific Northwest, totaling up to 64 million metric tons per annum of coal export capacity. It notes there has been massive public participation opposing the terminals due to concerns about increased coal and oil transport, including fracked oil from North Dakota and tar sands oil from Alberta. The document questions whether a "Thin Green Line" of resistance can help the region win the fight against the proposals.
Tend, Gather and Grow Curriculum: BerriesSheila Wilson
This document provides information about three species of huckleberry found in the Pacific Northwest: red huckleberry, evergreen huckleberry, and big huckleberry. It describes their identifying characteristics such as size, leaf shape, flower and fruit color. It also discusses where each species grows naturally and when their berries typically ripen. The document notes that huckleberries are an important traditional food for Native people and are highly nutritious, helping to lower blood sugar and providing antioxidants. It suggests ways to identify, harvest, and preserve huckleberries.
This document discusses a tree planting project along Red Salmon Creek to restore the riparian zone. It notes that riparian zones are important for moderating flooding, cleaning water, providing shade and habitat. The project area was previously cleared for farming but is now protected land. Native trees will be planted to help salmon by preventing erosion, providing woody debris and shade, and creating habitat. Safety tips are provided for the tree planting. The document highlights the cultural importance of salmon to the local Nisqually Tribe and how modern development has impacted wildlife.
Intro to nisqually and water quality 2015Sheila Wilson
This document discusses water quality parameters and how different scenarios can affect them. It defines parameters like dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform, pH, biochemical oxygen demand, temperature, nitrates, turbidity, and total solids. Scenarios like increased white water, fertilizer runoff, trash in streams, presence of farm animals, urban areas, and a healthy riparian zone are described in terms of how they would increase or decrease these parameters. Maintaining good water quality is important for aquatic life and human health.
This document provides information about freshwater mussels in the Chehalis River Basin. It discusses that the Chehalis Basin is home to several species of native freshwater mussels, including the Western Pearlshell and Western Ridged Mussel. Mussels play an important ecological role by filtering water to improve quality. They are also an indicator of habitat health but many species are endangered or extinct across North America due to factors like dams, pollution, and habitat loss. Conservation efforts aim to map and monitor mussel populations to inform protection strategies. The document warns about invasive mussel species not currently found in Washington that could harm local ecosystems.
This document discusses permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICP) as an innovative and sustainable pavement alternative that functions as both a traffic surface and a stormwater infiltration system. PICP differs from standard pavements in that its system of aggregates and drainage features in the pavers and underlying base allows stormwater runoff to infiltrate. This decreases environmental impacts and allows paved surfaces to act as a stormwater system, providing benefits like increased groundwater recharge and reduced contaminants. The document outlines the components of a PICP system, including permeable pavers, free-draining aggregates, and guidelines for design and construction according to industry standards.
The Pacific Shellfish Institute conducted a nutrient bioextraction project using blue mussels in Budd Inlet, Washington. They placed mussels at various marinas and docks to remove excess nutrients from the water. The mussels were then composted to create a commercial fertilizer product. The project partnered with multiple local organizations and removed an estimated 80 pounds of nitrogen and 6.4 pounds of phosphorus from the inlet. Further research is still needed to fully understand the project's impact on local nutrient dynamics and water quality.
Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that mimics nature's designs and processes to solve human problems sustainably. It involves emulating natural forms, processes and systems to create more environmentally-friendly designs. Examples include developing surgical scalpels based on fish teeth and designing columns that branch like trees based on Murray's Law. Proper biomimicry requires carefully observing nature to understand patterns and functions, then applying those lessons respectfully rather than just imitating superficial forms. The goal is collaborative problem-solving that benefits both humanity and the natural world we depend upon.
NREP Ohop Tree Planting Pre-trip - ElementarySheila Wilson
The Ohop Valley Restoration project aims to restore Ohop Creek, the 2nd most important salmon-producing tributary of the Nisqually River in Washington. A century ago, the creek was drained and diverted into a ditch to make way for dairy farming. The restoration project involves re-meandering the stream back to its original path, removing old buildings and invasive plants, and replanting native vegetation along the floodplain to reestablish a healthy riparian zone and provide habitat for salmon and other wildlife. Replanting trees is an important part of the project, as trees help prevent erosion, provide shade to keep water temperatures low, supply food and habitat, and mimic the functions of natural log
The document summarizes activities at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge aimed at increasing understanding of wildlife. Students participate in NatureMapping and outdoor observation skills development. Data collected is used to monitor changes in biodiversity over time and invasive species. The refuge provides habitat for many common species and encourages quiet observation during visits to best view wildlife.
The document discusses the Ohop Valley Restoration project. The Nisqually Land Trust owns over 200 acres in Ohop Valley, home to Ohop Creek, an important salmon-producing tributary. In the past, Swedish farmers drained the valley and straightened the creek, harming the ecosystem. The restoration project aims to replant native vegetation along the creek to reestablish the riparian zone and benefit wildlife like salmon. Efforts include re-meandering the stream, installing logjams, and replanting over 100 acres. The goal is to improve habitat for the five types of salmon and steelhead that call the region home.
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A watershed is an area of land (including deserts, cities, and farms) that is drained by rivers and tributaries to a common waterway like a lake, river, Puget Sound or the ocean. A watershed is also defined by the plants, animals and people living in the watershed including their stories and traditions.
The Nisqually Watershed encompasses all lands which drain to the Nisqually River and includes the communities of Ashford, Elbe, Mineral, Eatonville, McKenna, Roy, Yelm, Fort Lewis, and portions of Graham, Lacey, DuPont, and Rainier.
Flowing 78 miles from its source at the Nisqually Glacier on Mount Rainier to its delta at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, the Nisqually is a direct link between the summit snows of Washington’s highest peak and the marine waters of Puget Sound. It is a land greatly affected by human decisions and activities.
The Nisqually River Watershed is also land of wind and wildlife, glaciers and storms, towering firs and diminutive banana slugs. Though the Nisqually is one of the health- iest and least developed rivers in southern Puget Sound, it faces many challenges, threats, and opportunities, and an uncertain future.
We are working to learn about, protect and enhance this special watershed, and we invite you to join us!
Did you know that all of the water around you is connected?
Did you know that we all live in a watershed?
What do you know about watersheds?
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Each person affects the watershed they live in with their daily actions. Things like pollution and over-use of water threaten the health of a watershed. A healthy watershed in turn helps ensure the health of every person, animal, and plant that lives within it, including you and your family!
This booklet will help you understand the watershed you live in and how to protect it. You’ll learn how water cycles through the environment, how
different forms of pollution can enter
watersheds, and how to conserve
water.
You’ll also learn what actions YOU can take to prevent these problems, enjoy nature, and help keep your watershed healthy!
INTRODUCTION
1.The Water Cycle
2. Drinking Water
3. Runoff
4. Getting Started
5. Hazards in Your Home
6. Hazards in Your Yard and Garden
7. The Scoop on Poop
8. Car Waste
9. Trash!
10. Lights Out
11. Recreation
12. Get Outside and Get Involved
13. Resources
14. Glossary
15. Sources
16. Watershed Pledge
CONTENTS
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The water cycle is the endless movement of water through three states– solid, liquid and gas- around the planet Earth. Though it has no starting point we'll begin in the oceans, since that is where most of Earth's water exists. The sun, which drives the water cycle, heats ocean water which evaporates as water vapor (a gas) into the air. A relatively small amount of water also enters the atmosphere when ice and snow change from solid water to water vapor through sublimation.
Water is also released into the atmosphere through a process called transpiration, where liquid water transpires to water vapor through a plant’s leaves. Rising air
currents take the vapor up into the atmosphere where cooler temperatures cause it to condense into clouds.
I. THE WATER CYCLE
Find these words in the water cycle
Evaporation
Transpiration
Precipitation
Condensation
Runoff
Air currents move clouds around the globe, and cloud particles collide, grow, and fall out of the sky as precipitation.
Some precipitation falls as snow and can accumulate as ice caps and glaciers, which can store frozen water for thousands of years!
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Most precipitation falls back into the oceans or onto land as rain or snow. As the seasons change from winter to spring, snow thaws and melts.
Rain, snow, snowmelt and any other sources of surface water can flow over the land as surface runoff. A portion of runoff enters rivers in valleys in the landscape, with stream flow moving water towards the oceans. Runoff and groundwater seepage accumulate and are stored as freshwater in lakes.
Not all runoff flows into rivers, though. Much of it percolates into the ground and replenishes aquifers. An aquifer is a layer of permeable rock, sand, or gravel that stores and holds water.
Pipes are drilled into groundwater to supply wells with water for drinking. Groundwater, under pressure, also finds openings in the land surface and emerges as freshwater springs. Some groundwater stays close to the land surface and can seep back into and recharge surface-water bodies (and the ocean).
Yet more groundwater is ab- sorbed by plant roots through a
process called
absorption. Over time all of this water keeps moving, some to reenter the ocean, where the wa- ter cycle "begins again"!
I. THE WATER CYCLE
Find these words in the water cycle
Bedrock
Vapor
Aquifers
Precipitation
Groundwater
precipitation
aquifer
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I. THE WATER CYCLE
Play the Blue Traveler Game!
Out of all of the water on Earth, 97% is saltwater, 2% is glacial ice — and less than 1% is drinkable groundwater
Go to: www.discoverwater. org/water-cycle/
and learn more about the water cycle!
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The water around you is truly
ancient, even as it is renewed through the water cycle. In fact, the water you drink today may have been a drink for a dinosaur, 200
million years ago! (EPA).
2. DRINKING WATER
Much more fresh water is stored under the ground in aquifers than on the earth’s surface.
Water dissolves more substances than any other liquid. Wherever it travels, water carries chemicals, minerals, and nutrients with it.
The total amount of water on the earth is about 326 million cubic miles of water.
Callout Jokes:
“What did one tide pool say to the other?” Show me your mussels!
“What did the beach say to the tide?” Long tide, no sea.
“Why did the kid dump a bucket of water off the school roof?” He wanted to make a big splash in front of his class.
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Water that falls onto a forest, prairies, or meadow is absorbed or soaked up by the plants and soil. Surfaces that absorb water are called pervious surfaces. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, paved roads, parking lots, and roof tops prevent runoff from naturally soaking into the ground.
“Polluted runoff" is created when rain, snowmelt, irrigation water, and other water sources run over the land, picking up pollutants like
pesticides, fertilizers, leaking car fluids, animal wastes, and transporting them to local water bodies. This water is discharged untreated into
water bodies we use for swimming, fishing and providing drinking
water.
Nonpoint source pollution occurs when there are many sources of pollution and cannot be easily identified, while point source pollution has a single, identifiable source. Nonpoint source
pollution is also called "people pollution" because much of it is the result of activities that people do everyday. With each rainfall, pollutants are washed from impervious surfaces and land areas into ditches and storm drains that flow into our nearby waterways. Nonpoint source pollution is the biggest threat to our creeks, lakes, streams, rivers, estuaries and oceans.
3. RUNOFF
“In 2011, one quarter of our monitored beaches [in Puget Sound] were unsafe for swimming because they failed to meet water quality standard”
Can you find these words?
Nonpoint Source Pollution
People Pollution
Pervious
Polluted Runoff
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The good news is that we can all help prevent "people pollution"! Simple
lifestyle changes can make a tremendous difference in the quality of our water
and air resources.
Here are a few simple changes we can all make to help minimize nonpoint source pollution in the environment.
To help keep water clean, I promise to:
4. GETTING STARTED
B- Never pour harmful chemical or materials onto the ground, or into a storm drain.
C- Plant native plants, or a rain garden, to help absorb water and limit runoff.
A– Recycle what I can and dispose of trash correctly.
“Pack it in, pack it out”
D- (Write your own!) ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________
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4. GETTING STARTED
Rain gardens can help filter runoff! Rain
gardens are made up of special soil mix and native, drought and insect/disease resistant plants. The soil and plants work together to mimic a native
forest by collecting, absorbing, and filtering water that would otherwise become runoff.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rain gardens can effectively remove up to 97% of the copper from roof shingles, oil, grease and the soil!
Create a rain garden at your home, or your school, and have an impact on the amount of polluted runoff entering local waters!
Polluted runoff is the number one source of toxins entering
Puget Sound.
Students at Eatonville High School created a rain gar- den at their school!
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Are There Hazardous Materials in your home?
Household hazardous materials (HHM) contain ingredients that could be
harmful to human health or the environment. Hazards such as cleaning
products, paints, and glues are used at home every day by people like you and me.
If they are not used properly, they can be harmful to people and pets.
If they are not disposed of properly, these materials become household
hazardous waste and they can get into our drinking water, rivers, creeks and Puget Sound and the ocean!
5. HAZARDS IN THE HOME
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5. HAZARDS IN THE HOME
Improper disposal of hazardous products can cause chemical burns, or poisoning of people, drinking water, plants and animals, and in some cases, can even cause explosions!
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Here are some common household products that are hazardous, and important to dispose of properly: batteries, old electronics, cleaning products, and oil-based paints.
Follow this link to learn about where you can dispose of hazardous items in your community: apps.ecy.wa.gov/hwsd/default.htm
For home care, I promise to:
5. HAZARDS IN THE HOME
B- Dispose of toxic products at household hazardous waste drop points
See 13.Resource Page for links to more information
C- Make a product out of safe ingredients that can be used instead of a hazardous product.
Visit www.ecy.wa.gov/ toxicfreetips to make your own
A– Read the label on household products and talk to parents about using safer alternatives. If I must use them, I will follow the instructions with care.
D- (Write your own!) ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________
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Products used in yards and gardens can be hazardous, too. Pesticides used to kill bugs and herbicides used to kill weeds often contain hazardous chemicals that are poisonous to plants, helpful bugs (such as local bees) and people. If used on the lawn or garden when it rains, they may be washed into local waters and harm the environment.
A healthy lawn only needs about an inch of water per week. If your lawn or garden receives more water than it needs each week through rain or over-watering, prod- ucts such as fertilizers, bug and weed killers can run off into nearby ditches, rivers and creeks.
Create a simple water gage by setting an empty tuna or cat food can onto the lawn. Check it often when watering to know when the inch of water has been met. If you reach an inch in one week from rain, there is no need to water that week!
With an adult, follow the link below to the Control of Toxic Chemicals in Puget Sound (www.ecy.wa.gov/puget_sound/toxicchemicals/effects.html)
Kari Winsor, with students from Komachin MS at Blue Earth Farm, a small farm in Chehalis
6. HAZARDS IN YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Use a weed puller to get rid of weeds!
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B- Use compost and organic fertilizers instead of quick- release fertilizers.
C- Plant native trees and plants because they are resistant to diseases and insects.
A– Pull weeds by hand, or with a tool, or use a safer substitute like water and white vinegar.
D- Make a water gauge to keep track of how much water the lawn gets from the sprinkler/rain each week, to only water one inch per week.
E- Write your own! __________________________________________ __________________________________________
Create your own soil amendment! Follow this link to learn how to start your own compost! www2.epa.gov/ recycle/composting-home
To help keep water clean, I promise to:
Here are a few simple changes we can
all make to help prevent pollution from yards and gardens!
6. HAZARDS IN YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
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7. THE SCOOP ON POOP
Based on 2007 census dogs
generate approximately 6 TONS OF FECES PER DAY in Thurston County (that’s the weight of a full size Killer Whale!).
A single gram of dog waste
(the weight of a business card)
contains an average of 23 million
fecal coliform bacteria.
Bacteria in pet waste creates a health risk to people in parks and yards, especially children who often play in the grass.
Waste from dogs and humans contains more fecal coliform bacteria per gram than cows, horses and other wildlife. On average, a dog will produce over 7 billion
fecal coliform bacteria!
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7. THE SCOOP ON POOP
For Pets, I promise to:
B -- Carry an extra pet waste bag to offer to a friend who forgets one.
C-- Have my cat use a litter box instead of going outside, and clean the litter box so they keep using it, and dispose of the dirty litter in the garbage.
A – Scoop the poop, bag it, and place it in the trash. Don’t forget to wash your hands!
F -- Write your own! _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
E - Collect, cover and compost manure from cows, horses, goats and other livestock.
D – Keep livestock and other animals away from the edges of bodies of water; where they could hurt important native plants. And do NOT feed or allow your pets to chase wildlife.
For Livestock, I promise to:
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8. CAR WASTE
Don’t Let the Family Car Drip!
How to see if your family car is leaking fluids:
First place a large piece of paper or cardboard under- neath the engine of your family car. (Tip: Pick a night without rain or wind.) Hold the edges of the paper with something heavy. Leave the cardboard under your car overnight, or for at least 6 hours. In the
morning, remove the paper and see if there are any leaks. If your vehicle did not have a leak – that's
terrific. Continue to maintain it and watch for leaks. Periodically, do the "paper test".
If your vehicle has a leak, Talk to your parents about taking the car and the paper to an auto repair shop to repair the leak as soon as possible. If you cannot get the leak repaired right away, put paper,
cardboard, or a drip pan under the leak while your vehicle is parked, until you can get the leak repaired. For spills and leaks: Cover with an absorbent
material, such as soil or kitty litter, sweep it up and put it in the trash.
A lot of pollution can come from vehicles. Cars often leak fluids, which can be washed into local waters by runoff. Leaks in
driveways or garages may also end up in the water, and can be poisonous to pets and people. A car’s exhaust contains chemicals and small bits of metal and soot that are released into the air, or left on the road where they can be picked up by runoff.
Vehicles are important to people, but we must use and manage them
carefully. What can you do? Get physical! 40% of all car trips are for distances less than 2 miles. Walk, bike, or skateboard to school, the store or your friends house when you can. Physical activity is important for your overall health, and using a car less often means less pollution. You can also taking the bus or carpool to reduce pollution!
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Create no idle zones.
Idling is when a car is left in park, with the engine on. For every ten minutes that a car is idling, it releases a pound of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere! Turning the engine off while a car is parked saves gas and money, and
prevents pollution. You could talk to your teacher or principal about putting up “No Idle-Zone” signs in the student pick-up and drop-off area at your school!
8. CAR WASTE
Follow this link to a video on car washes by the Puget Sound Car Wash Association:
http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=FBSpHZz9f0Q
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To reduce pollution from vehicles, I promise to:
F- Write your own! _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
D– Encourage my family to take the car to a commercial car wash, where the water is cleaned and recycled on site, and the grime is sent to a wastewater treatment plant.
C- Check to see if our family car has a leak and letting my parents know about the leak.
B- Ask my teacher or principal about putting “No Idle Zone” signs in the pick-up/drop-off area.
A– Reduce the amount of cars on the road by carpooling, taking the bus, walking, riding a bike, skateboard, or some other form of transportation.
8. CAR WASTE
E– If I wash the car at home, I’ll use a non phosphate soap and wash it over the lawn or gravelly area (not over a drinking area or septic system ) so the wash water can soak into the ground. I’ll save water by using a bucket and a hose with a spray nozzle.
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9. TRASH
Each year, Americans generate millions of pounds of garbage. In 2011, Washingtonians generated an
average of 13.1 pounds of trash per day, with 6.8 pounds diverted through recycling and composting. In many cities in Western Washington, our landfills are filled to capacity, capped and closed. Much of the garbage that we produce locally is now trucked and then sent by train to landfills in Eastern Washington.
We can conserve valuable resources, save energy,
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harm- ful pollutants, conserve landfill space and create jobs by reducing the amount of garbage we produce.
Simple things we can do:
Buy more durable goods, (did you know that more than 97% of what we buy lasts less than 6 months?)
Reuse things! Upcycle and recycle items around your house by giving them a new use and pur- pose.
Donate items you are done with but might be useful to someone else.
At www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GorqroigqM) you can watch a video about the stuff we buy and its affects on the world.
Watch this video about an island in the Pacific Ocean that is being affected by large and micro-plastics: vimeo.com/8177268
Plastics in the sea! Plastics and other forms of
garbage are swept into
local waters and can be carried on currents far out into the ocean.
Currents from all over the world meet in the ocean, and the litter they carry collects to form garbage patches as big as a
continent.
The Great Pacific garbage patch was predicted in 1988 and discovered in 1997. Another garbage patch exists in the Atlantic Ocean!
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A surprising source of plastics in our waterways comes from household products used and flushed down the drain. From micro beads in body care products washed down the shower drain to tiny bits of synthetic fabric such as fleece discharged with washing machine water. All these household products contribute to the problem.
Sewage treatment plants screen out larger plastic items that get into the sewage waste stream, but microplastics pass right through. You can help eliminate this source by checking the products you buy. Avoid anything with microbeads and choose products with a minimal use of plastic packaging. Check out Plastics and
Water — A dangerous mix for aquatic life: streamteam.info/pdf/current.pdf
9. TRASH
Learn more at www.oceanconservancy.org/our-work/international-coastal-cleanup/10-things-you-can-do.html
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9. TRASH
H- Write your own! _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
B- Buy things with my spending money that will last me a long time, and that use less packaging or are made of recycled materials.
E- “Pack it in” and “
pack it out”
C- Recycle and compost what I can, rather than throwing it away in the trash.
A– Use my own reusable shopping bag, instead of taking plastic or paper ones from the store.
F- Follow Ten Tips for trash free seas
D–Organize a dumpster- dive at my school, so that everyone can learn how many things are being thrown away that could have been recycled or composted instead.
G- Encourage your school to participate in Food 2 Flowers (in Thurston County) or other compost/recycling program!
For reducing my waste, I promise to:
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Power Down and Lights Out
Most of the energy you use at home and at school comes from burning fossil fuels. In Washington State 50% of energy used is from non-renewable sources including coal, oil and natural gas. Using less energy means burning
fewer fossil fuels and putting less car- bon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Washington state produces lots of electricity from water—hydropower. It is considered renewable, but it still comes at a cost. For example, hydropower is considered renewable because it uses the Earth's water cycle to generate
electricity. The movement of water as it flows downstream creates kinetic en- ergy that can be converted into electricity. A hydroelectric power plant con- verts this energy into electricity by forcing water, often held at a dam, through a hydraulic turbine that is connected to a generator.
The water exits the turbine and is returned to a stream or riverbed below the dam. However, dams have a large impact on the natural river systems and to plants, fish, and other wildlife.
Hydropower is one of the four H’s when
considering the problems resulting in the
decline of native salmon runs (the other H’s are: loss of habitat, hatcheries and over -
harvest.)
Four thousand gallons of water will produce one kilowatt-hour of
hydroelectric power which equates to ten “100 watt” light bulbs or one hour of using a space heater!
10. LIGHTS OUT
Mike Town, high school teacher, Cool School Challenge Program creator. To learn how to join the program check out: www.nwf.org/Eco-Schools-USA/Become-an-Eco-School.aspx (Also found on the 13. ResourcesPage)
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8. TRASH!
10. LIGHTS OUT
F. Write your own! - ________________________________________________
C- I’ll do the math. An energy audit will help me calculate how much energy my family uses at home and identify ways to reduce your energy use. www.epa.gov/climatestudents/ solutions/actions/less- energy.html
D– I’ll look for the ENERGY STAR label. Energy–efficient appliances and electronics use between 10 and 50 % less energy than regular models. When I’m shopping for a computer, DVD player, or other electronic device, I’ll look for products that display the Energy Star label.
B- Power down. Did you know that some appliances and electronics plugged into an outlet still use power, even when they're turned off? Unplug “energy vampires” like video game consoles, cell phone chargers and MP3 players whenever I can. Or I may buy a “smart” power strip, which automatically cuts off power when I you turn off an appliance.
A– Turn off the lights when I leave a room.
E– I will involve my school and classmates in the Cool School Challenge (CSC) Program. The CSC engages students and teachers in practical strategies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions school-wide.
For reducing my energy use, I promise to:
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The rivers and streams in your watershed are
popular with anglers, boaters, tubers, hikers, and other recreational users. While you're out enjoying your local creek or river, please
remember that there may be fish spawning or rearing in the same creek or river. Here are ways to keep salmon and your watershed healthy.
Fishing and Hunting:
If you like to ride your ATV or dirt bike in the woods, those shallow gravel beds that look like the perfect place to cross a stream are also the perfect place for fish to spawn. It's especially important to leave gravel beds alone from May through February, when adult fish are spawn- ing and eggs are incubating. Please use bridges whenever possible.
Salmon return to
Washington rivers and creeks to spawn each year. They have important work to take care of– laying eggs will insure the future of their species!
When visiting a stream with spawning salmon, make sure to give them space. Salmon see you as a
predator and will use up their own precious
resources trying to swim away. Also, try not walk in the creek where you may trample fragile fish eggs.
List of salmon viewing
areas:
Schafer State Park near Elma
Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail (http://spsseg.org/ kcst/)
Tumwater Falls, McLane Nature Trail or the 4th Ave. Bridge in downtown Olympia
11. RECREATION
Artwork courtesy of Jessie Moyers, WDFW AmeriCorps Volunteer
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Invasive plants are not native to western Washington, but aggressively out-compete native plants for resources such as sun, water, and mineral nutrients. Many of these plants have adaptations that allow them to “hitchhike” from one area to another on your clothes, hunting and fishing equipment, or even your dog’s fur and paws! Make sure to inspect your gear for these unwanted plant and animal “hitchhikers” and clean thoroughly by submerging your boots and waders in hot water (140 C) for five minutes OR freezing your gear for at least eight hours.
The New Zealand Mud Snail is a tiny “hitchhiker” that has been found in several
areas around western Washington, including Capitol Lake in Olympia. They quickly reproduce by cloning themselves, and just one female mud snail can create a colony of 40 million in one year!
For more information on the New Zealand Mud Snail and other aquatic invasive species visit http://wdfw.wa.gov/ais
11. RECREATION
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When I go outside for recreation I promise to:
B -- Not litter in or near water, or anywhere!
“Pack it in! Pack it out!”
C-- Not ride my motorized vehicle in a riparian zone-- the area around a body of water.
A –Follow fishing and hunting regulations developed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
F -- Write your own! __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________
E - Clean my boots and other equipment thoroughly using hot water or by freezing
D – Stay on trails while I am enjoying nature areas in the watershed.
11. RECREATION
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Want to learn more? Check out the
Children and
Nature Network at: www.childrenandnature.org
Also check out: www.visitolympia. com/direct-sale- farms for a listing of farms in the area that you can buy directly from!
12. GET OUTSIDE AND GET INVOLVED
Children who play together in nature are less likely to take part in
bullying behavior and instead more collaborative skills and will
demonstrate respect for others. Time outside also improves
In a recent study from Japan, it has been shown that trees give off
chemical compounds called phytoncides that naturally boost our
immunity and enhance how we feel overall. Pretty cool huh?
Even a 20-minute walk outside in nature can help with attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), so kids can concentrate better! Students that are exposed to nature also score higher test score in math, reading and writing than their non-nature exposed peers!
Children who spend more time outdoors are less likely to be overweight by 27% -41%. Today, medical doctors even prescribe time outside to get kids healthier!
Did you know that being active in nature can make you
happier, healthier, kinder and smarter? Ever catch a cold or the flu? Even kids feel stress, right? According to studies by Dr. Michelfelder, Loyola School of Medicine, Chicago, (and
others), being in nature improves ones’ immunity to fight off colds, makes you less likely to have asthma or be near-sighted! Spending time outside can also reduce anxiety and stress levels by as much as 28% in children!
Get outside and discover where your food comes from! Visit one of our region’s farmers markets (Yelm,
Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater) or one of our many local farms!
Below are other ways time outdoors is good for your health!
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There are so many natural places calling for you and your family to explore! Take a look at the Nisqually outdoor recreational activity map: www.http://nisquallyriver.org/ watershed-services/
B. Join my local Stream Team or land trust and help improve local creeks, streams and river!
A. Get outdoors in my own neighborhood!
C. Take my family and friends out to enjoy our amazing parks, lakes, rivers, streams and natural trails!
E. (Write Your Own!) ___________________________________________________
Want to learn more?
Check out the Children and Nature Network at: childrenandnature.org
Check out South Sound Watersheds at: http:// www.esd113.org/cms/ lib3/WA01001093/ Centricity/Domain/17/ NatureJournalingforK- idsBooklet.pdf
Check out the
International River of Words and Poetry
Contest at: www.stmarys-ca.edu/ center-for-environmental-literacy/river-of-words
To get outside and get involved, I pledge to:
12. GET OUTSIDE AND GET INVOLVED
D. Enter a nature drawing or poem in the River of Words
International Art and Poetry Contest!
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Lewis County
Lewis County Recycling Information (360) 740-1451
www.co.lewis.wa.us/communitydevelopment/SWU/ts- recyc.html
Household Hazardous Waste Drop off:
http://tinyurl.com/og8stva
Lewis County Conservation District (360) 748-0083
Lewis County PUD (360) 748-9261
Centralia Stream Team, please contact: Kim Ashmore, City of Centralia at
kashmore@cityofcentralia.com.
Pierce County
Pierce County Recycling Information (253) 798-2179
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?nid=1507
Household Hazardous Waste Drop off: http://tinyurl.com/og8stva
Pierce Conservation District (253) 845-9770
http://www.piercecountycd.org/
Pierce Stream Team, please contact: Jayme Gordon, Pierce Conservation District at streamteam@piercecountycd.org.
13. RESOURCES
Artwork by Jessie Moyers
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13. RESOURCES
Volunteering in the
outdoors is a great way to get outside and give back to your community!
Thurston County
Thurston County Environmental Health— 360-867-2500 (TDD 1-800-658-6384)
Thurston Conservation District–
360-754-3588
LOTT Wastewater Treatment Plant-
360) 664-2333
Thurston County Solid Waste-
360-867-2491
Thurston County Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off-(360) 867-2912 or email ThurstonSolidWaste@co.thurston.wa.us.
Thurston County Water Resources www.co.thurston.wa.us/waterresources
Stream Team (serving Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Thurston County) www.streamteam.info/
Capitol Land Trust (360) 943-3012 or
capitollandtrust.org
Nisqually Land Trust (360) 489-3400 or nisquallylandtrust.org
Chehalis Land Trust 360-807-0764 or
chehalislandtrust.org
Nisqually Stream Stewards 360-438-8687 x2143
Nature Deficit Disorder: Miranda
Anderson at TedxKids@BC Youtube:
http://youtu.be/OVdHgmFacfU
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14. GLOSSARY
Condensation: Warm air carries moisture (water vapor) upward in the atmosphere, where it cools and forms clouds.
Evaporation: A body of water sheds moisture into the atmosphere.
Infiltration: Water enters soil, and becomes groundwater.
Impervious: any hard surface that prevents the flow of water into the soil
Pervious: a type of surface that water can soak through.
Precipitation: Water stored in clouds falls to Earth as rain, or snow, or sleet.
Runoff: Water travels across soil that is too wet to absorb it (soak it up) and makes its way to a body of water.
Transpiration: Plants draw groundwater up from the Earth, and shed moisture into the atmosphere.
Watershed: an area of land where all the water drains to a common waterway such as a lake, river, or ocean.
What words do you think should be added to this glossary list?
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www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html Interactive web based water cycle
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Coho study facts—http://www.cityofcentralia.com/Page.asp?NavID=134
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(Surf the web at cfpub.epa.gov/surf/locate/index.cfm to find out what watershed you live in.)
www.allaboutwater.org/water-facts.html)
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www.psp.wa.gov/vitalsigns/swimming_beaches.php)
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streamteam.info/pdf/current.pdf.
mudsnails.com
www.streamteam.info/getinvolved/learn/salmonviewing/
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fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/publications/0904017.pdf
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mynorthwest.com/?nid=189&sid=683716
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www.clearchoicescleanwater.org/pets/pet-poo-impacts/
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www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-and-you/affect/hydro.html
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www.nwf.org/Eco-Schools-USA/Become-an-Eco-School.aspx
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Nisqually Watershed Information: nisquallyriver.org/nisqually-river-education-project/nrep-resource- page/
15. SOURCES USED (PARTIAL LIST)
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Nisqually Watershed Pledge Card
Thank you for everything you’re already doing to protect the Nisqually watershed! To keep the watershed healthy and improve some areas that have challenges now, we can all do a little more.
Go back into the booklet and review the numbered activities. Check √ the activities you are currently practicing and circle the new activities you would like to adopt.
Fill out and return this card by December 1st to your NREP Teacher. Your name will be entered into a drawing for a prize such as a reusable
water bottle, lunch bag, or another cool sustainable prize!
4 - Getting Started A B C D
5 - Hazards in the Home: A B C D
6 - Hazards in the Yard and Garden: A B C D E
7 - Scoop That Poop: A B C D E F
8 - Car Waste: A B C D E F
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
School Teacher: ___________________________________________________________________
School Address: ___________________________________________________________________
School Phone Number: _________________________________________________
9 - Trash: A B C D E F G
10 - Power Down and Lights Out: A B C D E
11 - Recreation: A B C D E
12 - Get Outside and Get Involved: A B C D E
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16. NISQUALLY WATERSHED PLEDGE
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Did you know that Seattle was named after Chief Seattle (Seathl),
the Duwamish tribal Chief? Legend states that Chief Seattle once said,
“All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth
befalls the sons of the earth. Man did not weave the web of life;
he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web,
he does to himself.”
Photo Courtesy of: digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/loc/id/2062/rec/15
This booklet was created in partnership with the Chehalis Basin
Education Consortium, Capital Region Educational Service District 113, (CRESD 113), the Nisqually River Education Project, Nisqually River
Foundation, and South Sound GREEN Thurston Conservation
District. Funding for the Nisqually Watershed pledge version of this book- let was provided by Nisqually River Foundation and the Nisqually Tribe.
“This product was funded through a grant from Washington State Department of Ecology. While these materials were reviewed for grant consistency, this does not necessarily constitute endorse- ment by Ecology.”