August 2009 Santa Barbara Channelkeeper Newsletter
August 2009 Santa Barbara Channelkeeper Newsletter
August 2009 Santa Barbara Channelkeeper Newsletter
Santa Barbara County's third annual SWMP implementation report will also be
available for public comment for two weeks beginning on August 17th (to
receive and comment on the annual report and other SWMP updates, email
Project Clean Water). One of the milestones that will be highlighted in the report
is Project Clean Water's recent installation of creek signs at 42 County road
bridge crossings. The signs, which include the name of the creek and the
message "Keep our Creeks Clean - Flows to the Ocean," aim to increase public
awareness about illegal dumping and the connection of our creeks to the ocean.
The installation of these creek signs was included as a required activity in the
County's SWMP as a direct result of Channelkeeper's advocacy.
Plastic bags have significant harmful environmental impacts. Not only are they
produced from non-renewable resources, but they are a major component of
litter on our beaches and in our oceans. They never biodegrade and are
hazardous to marine animals and birds that mistake the bags for food or
become entangled in them. Paper bags are not the answer either, as they are
extremely energy intensive to produce and contribute to global warming. Sadly,
only a very small percentage of either paper or plastic bags are recycled.
In addition to your attendance at the event, Channelkeeper is also seeking
volunteers to assist with both the kickoff event and reusable bag
distribution. We need volunteers to help staff tables at several stores to give
away free reusable bags on Saturday, August 29th from 10 AM to noon. Please
email or call Penny Owens at 805.563.3377 ext. 0 to volunteer. We look
forward to seeing you at the kickoff event on August 28th!
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