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Photo: https://pierceprairiepost.com/2014/06/17/happy-summer-vacation/ Dear Pierce County Residence, During recent Summer seasons recreational activity in Spanaway lake has been halted by toxic algae blooms. To make the lake safe again for summer activities we must ensure that we reduce fertilizer runoff into the watershed by properly applying product, choosing a variety that requires one coating a year, or planting hardy native species in your lawn that don’t require fertilizer. It’s up to our
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These postcards were created by the Spring, 2021 ENVT 350 class, who use photographs and brief messages to share their experience and arguments about the health of the Clover Creek Watershed. Please click on each photo to read the postcards.Allison Sheflo Bethany Taylor Caitlin Ferguson Cooper Claxton Dannie Vashchenko Gabriella Spagnole Grace Godwin Helena Waterton Jonny Maier Julie Rendler Kaitlyn Stabell Luis Reyes Mary Lynn McLeod Ryan Shane Rosey Ireson Sarah Paquet Shalom Wundimu Sophia
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and other aquatic organisms. Through small changes like the removal of invasive plant species or creating riparian vegetation planting committees we can see large improvements in water quality, therefore, the health of riparian vegetation should be highly prioritized when considering restoration of the watershed.
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contribute to surface water pollution and bioaccumulation through exposure or consumption. For these reasons, I am requesting that for future restoration sites in the Chambers-Clover Creek watershed, the application of herbicides be avoided. Thank you, Sophia McDonald
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-Barbour, an environmental studies major, said of the Clover Creek watershed on which the PLU campus sits. “That’s a little piece of evidence that used to be prairie,” It’s something he could have learned in a book – and he certainly did – but his experience at PLU extends well beyond the classroom. His experience here led him to work with professors who have long been retired, community groups who offer funding and volunteers, PLU staff who help manage the campus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
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Camas, a plant native to Washington. Photo by Jenny A. Moore Dear Clover Creek Residents, Pollution is an issue on many people’s minds right now, and it can seem like a big problem. It is easy to lose sight of how an individual can make a difference; however, it is possible for you to make a difference right here in the watershed. When it rains, runoff is produced. Runoff picks up chemicals from cars, lawns, and more along the way, then takes those chemicals directly into the waterway. This is
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TelepreceptingEven before the COVID19 pandemic, telehealth was becoming more and more important for providing access to health care especially in rural areas, health professional shortage areas, and medically underserved areas. Now in this watershed moment, telehealth has become central to providing health care generally. Please see this 52-min video from University of California at San Francisco about teleprecepting, especially for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students. https
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can all make an impact to restore the condition on our local watershed.
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. Studies. [video: Only Professor O’Brien framed on screen] Professor O’Brien: Our interdisciplinary classes draw not only on many different perspectives but also on different parts of campus, to understand and to engage environmental challenges. You will wade into our local watershed, you’ll analyze samples with a chemistry professor, make maps of the watershed with a geology professor, and reflect on the ethics of water with a philosophy professor. [video: All three professors framed on screen] That
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producing a mini-series of videos following individuals engaging with the Blue Zones project and how it has impacted them for the better. Nisqually Land TrustThe Nisqually Land Trust protects and stewards lands to permanently benefit the water, fish, wildlife, and people of the Nisqually River Watershed. Volunteers help monitor and restore protected lands by contributing their time, expertise and enthusiasm. MediaLab created a short video highlighting their annual salmon bake, as well as creating a
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