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Annette Frank Chair of the GYWC

Annette Frank Chair of the GYWC. What the GYWC does?. The Greater Yamhill Watershed Council Established non-profit status last year 2011

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Annette Frank Chair of the GYWC

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  1. Annette Frank Chair of the GYWC

  2. What the GYWC does? • The Greater Yamhill Watershed Council • Established non-profit status last year 2011 • Looking to develop more fully into an organization that can bring a diverse group of people/organizations to the table to discuss how we can improve our watershed. • Work with interested groups to bring about positive change through advisement, and grant writing

  3. A Watershed • The area where all of the water above and below ground drains to a common channel or body of water.

  4. The Yamhill Watershed • South and North Forks of the Yamhill • 781 square miles • Grand Ronde, Newberg, Perrydale, Yamhill

  5. The Big Picture Willamette River Columbia River

  6. Urban Impacts Urban Residents • What you flush • Stormwater

  7. Stormwater • Undeveloped areas • Loose soils and plants capture much of the precipitation • The water slowly moves through the system recharging ground water, wetlands and streams • Developed areas • Impervious surfaces • Generate unnaturally high runoff volumes

  8. Medications in our waterways • Flushing prescription drugs is a problem • Municipal wastewater treatment plants are not designed to remove these small water-soluble chemicals • The drugs end up in our waterways • Scientists are concerned about wildlife health and the safety of our drinking water.

  9. Household hazardous waste • Many household products are toxic to the environment • Paint, batteries, pesticides and herbicides, motor oil, CFL light bulbs, solvents...

  10. Car Washing • Soap residue and the dirt, oil and metals washed from the car • Most soap contains phosphates and other chemicals

  11. Oils • One pint can make a slick larger than a football field • Americans spill 180 million gallons a year, 16 times the amount spilled by the Exxon Valdez in Alaska

  12. Landscaping Contamination • Fertilizers • Nutrients, causing algae blooms • Pesticides and Herbicides • Harmful to aquatic life • Apply as directed • At least two days prior to a rain event • In quantities recommended

  13. Bacteria • Carries waste from pets directly into waterways • E. coli and other harmful bacteria are found in our waterways 303(d) list Tualatin Bacteria Sources Study

  14. What can we do about this?

  15. Take Back Programs • Properly Disposing of Prescription drugs • Serious human health concerns • The McMinnville Police Station has a drop box • 20 lbs a week • National drug take back days • April 28th in Walgreens parking lot

  16. Proper Disposal • Yamhill County holds a HHW collection event in the Fall and Spring. • May 19th at the Newberg Transfer Station on Wynooski Rd, just off Hwy 219 • Fall there will be one in McMinnville, Contact Yamhill County at 503-434-7445 • Metro has hazardous waste facilities in the Portland area, cost of $5

  17. Car Care • Fix leaks promptly • Wash car on lawn or at commercial car wash

  18. Landscaping • Healthy lawns without chemicals • healthylawns.org • Naturescaping • Native plants to create habitats for wildlife • Uses less water

  19. Rain Gardens • Slow rainwater on your property • Can treat the storm water • Are beautiful and functional • Our friends with the Master Gardeners will now talk about how to build one at your house

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