Storm Water | Rosemere Neighborhood Association

Rosemere Neighborhood Association and Clark County Natural Resources Council File Supplemental 60-Day Notice of Intent to Sue Under the Clean Water Act – April 8, 2005

April 3, 2009 Author: admin

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The RNA and CCRNC filed a Clean Water Act lawsuit in October 2004 against
the City of Vancouver pertaining to the City’s unpermitted and contaminated stormwater discharge into Burnt Bridge Creek, and the Columbia River (both of which flow into Vancouver Lake). These discharges into threatened or endangered waterbodies are conveyed through the municipal stormwater sewer system.

On April 1, 2005, RNA and CCNRC’s attorneys filed a supplemental notice of
intent to sue the City of Vancouver under the Clean Water Act for
unpermitted and contaminated non-stormwater related discharges. The city’s municipal stormwater system illegally conveys discharges into Burnt Bridge Creek and the Columbia River on a daily basis during dry weather. These discharges travel to and can impact the water quality of Vancouver Lake. [Read More...]

RNA Helps with Neighborhood Tree Planting – March 14, 2005

April 3, 2009 Author: admin

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On Saturday, March 12th, Rosemere had another successful neighborhood tree planting. Arnada, Carter Park, Hough, and Shumway neighborhoods were also involved in this tree planting and a total of 96 trees were planted in the five neighborhoods. Everyone met at the First United Methodist Church around 8 am to divide the trees up into smaller pickup loads, along with tools to aid in the planting process. [Read More...]

May 1st Water Quality Discussion – May 4, 2004

March 29, 2009 Author: admin

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May 3, 2004

Members of the RNA Board met with representatives of the Clark County Health Department, the City of Vancouver’s Public Works Department, and local Water Quality Experts to discuss failing septic systems and cesspools in the Rosemere Neighborhood and the Burnt Bridge Creek Watershed in general. [Read More...]

RNA opposes City’s SEPA application on the proposed Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway project – February 5, 2004

March 24, 2009 Author: admin

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To: Jon Wagner, Development Review Services

From: Rosemere Neighborhood Association

Re: Application: Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway PRJ2003-01122 which includes the following:

ARC2003-00025, CON2003-00087, ENG2003-00164, FLP2003-00003, GEO2003-00002, GRD2003-00088, PSR2003-00044, SEP2003-00058, SHL2003-00005, TRE2003-00195 and WET2003-00006

These comments on the project have been sent prior to the cutoff date of Monday, February 9, 2004, and are to be incorporated into the staff report.

This correspondence serves as written notice that the officers and board of the Rosemere Neighborhood Association oppose this proposed project, and as outlined herein, believe that the project will create probable significant adverse environmental impacts. [Read More...]

Oregon’s Sewers are Poisoning Vancouver – January 2004

March 24, 2009 Author: admin

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Sewer system managers in Salem say it happens six or seven times every winter — their sewer systems are overwhelmed by heavy rains, and raw sewage has to be diverted directly into the Willamette River. So far this year, not counting this emergency diversion, 72 million gallons of raw sewage have been dumped directly into the Willamette. The most recent occurrence was over two days, January 28 & 29, 2004. Local news stations broadcasted that people should avoid direct contact with the river water since it is full of harmful bacteria (that can cause serious illness). [Read More...]

The Rosemere Neighborhood Association Pursues Water Quality Issues in Vancouver and Clark County – January 2004

March 24, 2009 Author: admin

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In a Columbian article (January 11, 2004, ‘Rosemere faces off with City Monday’), it says of Victor Erlich (Vancouver City Engineer), “Erlich said Rosemere’s reasoning in applying for the grant based on septic failure ‘is a mystery to us.’ We don’t find any evidence to support the claim that there are environmental health problems stemming from failing septic systems in the neighborhood.” If the City hasn’t found any problems, its because they haven’t been looking! [Read More...]

Rosemere Neighborhood Association Water Walk – December 7, 2003

March 24, 2009 Author: admin

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RNA Board Members, Rosemere residents, and concerned environmental activists gather in the rain to hear Thom McConathy explain the terrain and our community's failing stormwater and groundwater facilities.

On December 7, 2003, the RNA Board, accompanied by environmental activists, toured the Burnt Bridge Creek Basin and Vancouver Lake to learn more about the contamination of our waterways. This tour was lead by Thom McConathy, a very active community steward who has passionately fought to save our ground and surface waterbodies for more than 20 years. Mr. McConathy is among our community’s most knowledgeable experts on the subjects of water quality and contamination, and he has been instrumental in helping the RNA address the contamination of Burnt Bridge Creek and Vancouver Lake, as discussed in the RNA’s federal Title 6 complaint.

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THE FLUSHING CHANNEL WILL NOT WORK FOR VANCOUVER LAKE

March 24, 2009 Author: admin

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The Rosemere Neighborhood Association offers this information to substantiate the objection to the proposed re-dredging of the flushing channel connected to Vancouver Lake. This project is being proposed by the Port of Vancouver as an attempt to rid Vancouver Lake of serious contamination. [Read More...]

Approaches to Water Quality Protection

March 24, 2009 Author: admin

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Protection of our water supply and aquatic habitat is vital to the viability of our economy, as well as the overall sustainability of human and wildlife. Increased population and development threaten our water resources, and management practices must be put into place to protect these resources before they are contaminated beyond repair. [Read More...]

Minutes For Meeting With Vancouver City Officials on Burnt Bridge Creek Pollution Problems – July 24, 2003

March 24, 2009 Author: admin

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July 24, 2003
4 – 6 PM

Present: Brian Carlson, City of Vancouver Environmental Services
Victor Ehrlich, City of Vancouver Environmental Services
Brent Boger, City of Vancouver Attorney
Lou Dooley, Clark County Health Department
Randy Phillips, Clark County Health Department
Monica Kirk, EPA
Iloba Odum, Department of Ecology
Dave Howard, Department of Ecology

Discussion:

This meeting was requested by EPA and Ecology to better understand a complaint from the Rosemere Neighborhood Association about possible septic tank pollution impacting Burnt Bridge Creek. [Read More...]