Take a moment and think of a great person (like you) who would love the training, the people and the challenges of being a Beach Watcher. Call them up and encourage them to join the ranks this March. It is a fabulous gift to the county's waters and the best way to grow a strong water team. And...the best "retirement" gift a coordinator could ever have! Click here for more information and a link to send to your friends.
The stars of 2008
Our annual meeting celebrated the accomplishments and hours that many of you gave this year. The 100 hour (or nearly 100) accolades go to: Carol Baker, Matt Berberich, David Burrows, Jean Erreca, Burt Howells, Noreen Parks, Landis Morgan, Linda, Smith, Bob Triggs, Jon Eden, Marion Huxtable and Alan Brown. And the 500 hour pins go to Jeffery and Sylvia Hartman. What a crew!Profile of a supernova!
It is a pleasure to highlight Alan Brown (holding the small dog and the fish trap in the photo) in this month's newsletter! He has demonstrated the persistence and commitment needed for stewardship, and also the innovation to create solutions around water quality issues. First, the persistence. For the entire year, Alan has been trapping juvenile chum in Salmon Creek to help the Conservation district track populations. He travels to Salmon Creek on Sunday, sets the traps and returns on Monday to identify and count the fish. And from the pictures of the creek, he doesn't let a bit of cold weather keep him home.
Now to the innovation part of Alan's year. When Port Hadlock Marina (where Alan resides) didn't have recycling available, Alan created a program and launched it. All of us fellow beach watchers, county residents and water users thank you Alan for your fabulous work.
Toxic algae presentation
On Wednesday, February 11, Greywolf Fly Fish Club will present a program addressing the toxic algae problem in several E. Olympic Peninsula lakes, such as Gibbs, Anderson and Teal Lakes. Speakers include Neil Harrington, Environmental Health. The program will be featured at GWFFC's regular February meeting at the Gardiner Community Club, just off Hwy 101, about a block west of the Wild Birds store. Meeting and program will start at 7:00 pm.
Help NOSC with stream restoration plantings
February 6th, 2009 – Willow Staking
Site Location: Snow Creek, B & D Lilies riparian area
When: Feb. 6th, 2009, 9:00am (meet at the NOSC office) We will be staking willows on site, and will be done by 2:00 pm at the latest!
What to bring: sturdy shoes, water & excitement to get those plants into the ground!!!
February 21st, 2009 – Alder Planting
Site Location: New restoration site at Salmon Estuary, in South Discovery Bay...
When: Feb. 21st 2009, 9:30am (meet at the NOSC office)
What to bring: sturdy shoes, water & those smiling faces!
Please RSVP to Americorps intern Betsy Kain at the NOSC office:
(360) 379-8051 intern@nosc.org
A trip to Honduras?
Carol Baker (class of 08) has information on a tour of of the coral cays and the challenges of the water crisis needs of the area. The tour visits small scale sustainable wataer and sanitation projects as well as coral reefs and mayan ruins. Contact Carol for more information. cbaker@olympus.net