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Workshop on Septic Tanks and Private Wells – January 21, 2004

March 24, 2009 Author: admin

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Materials collected from workshop on Septic Tanks and Private Wells

Intro:

We attended a special workshop for homeowners on how to properly maintain septic systems and private wells on their property, how to prevent costly repairs, and how to protect drinking water from contamination. This workshop was presentd by the Washington State University Cooperative Extension and Clark County Health Department, and it was sponsored by Clark County Clean Water Program, and Clark Conservation District. [Read More...]

BURNT BRIDGE CREEK IN THE NEWS! – September 19, 2003

March 24, 2009 Author: admin

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Friday, September 19, 2003: Vancouver Water Contamination:

“Contamination of a public water supply by human fecal matter would appear to be a problem demanding immediate government action. But a neighborhood association in Vancouver, Washington is discovering that cleaning up their water is a complicated challenge, one that requires the deft application of political pressure, and a sustained effort of community collaboration.” KBOO’s Aaron Ernst visited the neighborhood to investigate and files this report. (Runs 7:01) Audio clip courtesy of KBOO Radio

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LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR THE RNA’S EFFORTS FROM AREA LEADERS – September 2003

March 24, 2009 Author: admin

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State of Washington
Office of the Governor
September 29, 2003

I am pleased to endorse The Rosemere Neighborhood Association’s grant proposal to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to fund a collaborative process to address the contamination of the Burnt Bridge Creek area. [Read More...]

CONTAMINATION OF BURNT BRIDGE CREEK AND VANCOUVER LAKE HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR MANY YEARS

March 24, 2009 Author: admin

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The Rosemere Neighborhood Association acquired a number of official reports from Clark County Health Department that pertain specifically to Burnt Bridge Creek. Within one report it states that the city cannot enforce actions to eliminate septic systems unless the Health Department declares a health emergency. This cannot happen until a current water quality test is performed to quantify the allegation that the creek is contaminated with human waste from septic systems, and that the contamination is 25 times the state warning levels. [Read More...]