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Pollution in the Rappahannock River: A Problem That Affects All of Us

Pollution in the Rappahannock River: A Problem That Affects All of Us. Kalani Pannasch-Heineman. UMW Survey. Lack of Education. Improper disposal of waste Point pollutions- urine Spray paint toxins. Pollution. Trash Runoff from fertilizers that contain nitrate and phosphate

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Pollution in the Rappahannock River: A Problem That Affects All of Us

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  1. Pollution in the Rappahannock River: A Problem That Affects All of Us Kalani Pannasch-Heineman

  2. UMW Survey

  3. Lack of Education • Improper disposal of waste • Point pollutions- urine • Spray paint toxins

  4. Pollution • Trash • Runoff from fertilizers that contain nitrate and phosphate • Guts from the kills of hunters • Damage to vegetation by people on ATV’s

  5. Fracking Threats • King George has been very proactive in their drive to limit river pollution • Restrictions have been set for Fracking on public land but not private land

  6. Surrounding Communities Pollution Awareness • Friends of the Rappahannock is one group that works to protect and preserve the watershed. • Members take action in their own backyards and communities to protect it.

  7. So What Can We Do? • Educate and spread awareness • Policy enforcement • Community engagement • Create educational programs • Consistent cleanup • Create social media pages • Get UMW involved!

  8. Educating and Spreading Awareness Pros/Cons Pros: • Interaction with community • Increased awareness of the dangers and the threat of pollution • Makes it more of a local issue and not a police one Cons: • Some of the public won’t have interest or care • It is not a quick process and requires time • Certified and knowledgeable individuals required to educate on this issue

  9. Policy Enforcement • Formation of community assemblies • Create laws for farms to limit runoff • Responsibility of citizens to not damage river

  10. Policy Enforcement • Participation of community in two annual cleanups. • Those living within 1,000 feet of the river can only use non-toxic fertilizer. • Corn Gluten for Natural Weed Control

  11. Policy Enforcement Pro/Cons Pros: • Improved water quality • Cleaner environment and a healthier ecosystem • A more empathetic view towards the river Cons: • Lack of initial support from majority of community • Extensive organizing and planning needed from implementation of the new policies • Funding will need to be acquired

  12. Community Actions • More policing of the Rappahannock River • Planting more trees to collect the runoff • Install a rain garden in backyards

  13. Community Actions • Replace the pipes in the Fredericksburg Area • Install a pollutant netting trash trap • Put seabins into the river

  14. Community Action Pros & Cons Pros: 1. Reduce runoff 2. Brings the community together 3. Improves the city as a whole Cons: 1. Timely 2. Costly 3. Labor intensive

  15. Visioning What would our community look like if we came together to address this wicked problem?

  16. Where do We Go From Here? What can you do? • Throw away your trash and pick up trash when you see it • Reach out to representatives • Volunteer • Stay educated • Install a rain garden • Use environmentally friendly fertilizers

  17. Conclusion Guys, listen…. Just don’t pollute. Please.

  18. Bibliography • (2017, April 11). Fracking threat puts Rappahannock on list of nation’s most endangered rivers. Southern Environmental Law Center. Retrieved from https://www.southernenvironment.org/news-and-press/news-feed/fracking-threat-puts-rappahannock-on-list-of-nations-most-endangered-rivers • A Local Pollution Solution. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2018, from https://www.riverfriends.org/a-local-pollution-solution/ • Brown, D. Soy-based graffiti remover: Tough on paint- gentle on environment. Retrieved from https://www.soybiobased.org/success-stories/soy-based-graffiti-remover-tough-paint-gentle-environment/ • Bryan, A. (2018, June 23). Tainted shellfish concerns close portion of Rappahannock River. Retrieved from https://wtvr.com/2018/06/23/tainted-shellfish-concerns-close-portion-of-rappahannock-river/ • Denchak, M. (2018, November 14). Water Pollution: Everything You Need to Know. Retrieved from https://www.nrdc.org/stories/water-pollution-everything-you-need-know • Dennen, R. (2010, August 24). More State rivers, lakes impaired by pollution. Fredericksburg. Com. Retrieved from https://www.fredericksburg.com/local/more-state-rivers-lakes-impaired-by-pollution/article_af9a7656-2836-5ce2-9ad0-4f8d1875cd3b.html • Dyson, C. (2017, April 11). National report: Rappahannock River endangered by fracking threat. Fredericksburg. Com. Retrieved from https://www.fredericksburg.com/news/national-report-rappahannock-river-endangered-by-fracking-threat/article_9930d355-9d0a-521b-b6ee-3e13a3da62b3.html • Fracking threat puts Rappahannock on list of nation's most endangered rivers. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.southernenvironment.org/news-and-press/news-feed/fracking-threat-puts-rappahannock-on-list-of-nations-most-endangered-rivers

  19. Bibliography Continued • Herreria, C. (2016, May 13). This Genius Bucket Sucks Trash And Oil Right Out Of The Ocean. Retrieved from https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/seabin-ocean-bucket_us_5681d22fe4b06fa68880fc60 • History of the Clean Water Act. (2017, August 08). Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/history-clean-water-act • How does Graffiti Impact the Surrounding Environment? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://graffitiinthenaturalworld.weebly.com/how-does-graffiti-impact-the-surrounding-environment.html • Karataş, A., & Karataş, E. B. R. U. (2016). Environmental education as a solution tool for the prevention of water pollution. Survey in Fisheries Sciences, 3(1), 61-70. • Nunamaker, S. S. (2018, November 15). Australian mesh drains preventing water pollution. Windermere Sun. Retrieved from http://www.windermeresun.com/2018/11/15/australian-mesh-drains-preventing-water-pollution/ • Our Nation's River: A Troubled Past, A Bright Future. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://potomac.org/blog/2014/6/27/dc-water-troubled-past-bright-future • Rappahannock River on America's Most Endangered Rivers List. (2017, April 17). Retrieved from http://realradio804.com/rappahannock-river-americas-endangered-rivers-list/ • Rappahannock River [VA]. Retrieved from https://www.americanrivers.org/endangered-rivers/rappahannock-river-va/ • Soak Up the Rain: Trees Help Reduce Runoff. (2018, October 30). Retrieved December 2, 2018, from https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-trees-help-reduce-runoff • Trash Traps. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://stormwatersystems.com/trash-traps/ • US Environmental Protection Agency. (2009, October 15). Clean water act action plan. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/documents/actionplan101409.pdf • What's a Seabin? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.seabinproject.com/

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