News and Events
Stream Scene
06/02/2008
Stream Scene (formally known as “Watershed Notes”) is an outreach and information-sharing resource for the Juneau community. Sponsored by the Juneau Watershed Partnership (JWP), the purpose is to inform people, encourage dialog, and increase participation in Juneau watershed management while sharing some of the unique and fun things that happen in the area.
JWP Events
World Ocean Day
Saturday, June 14, 2008
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Join Discovery Southeast, KTOO, and the Jean-Michel Cousteau Ocean Adventures Education Outreach Campaign for “World Ocean Day” on Saturday, June 14th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. In order to understand how the ocean influences us and how we influence the ocean, come experience hands-on educational activities, nature walks, films, and native storytelling. JWP will be on hand to introduce “Rain Gardens”- a new project which will show how gardens can help reduce stormwater run-off pollution in our waterways.
"Get to Know Vanderbilt Creek Night"
Friday, June 20, 2008
6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Although Vanderbilt Creek is an impaired waterbody, it still supports populations of Dolly Varden trout, coho, pink and chum salmon. We are partnering with Home Depot, the US Forest Service and the AK Department of Environmental Conservation to teach the community more about this valuable little salmon stream.
CBJ Jensen-Olsen Arboretum Tour and Weed Pull
Saturday, June 28th 2008
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join JWP, Juneau Invasive Plants Action, and CBJ Parks and Recreation for a tour and weed pull event at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum. This event is in culmination of “Alaska Invasive Weed Awareness Week”, occurring June 23rd to June 29th. We will start the day with a tour of the arboretum by CBJ staff, and then we will hand-pull several species of invasive weeds that are currently invading the property. Be prepared to get dirty, dusty and potentially wet. We will provide water, coffee, and weed identification training to all volunteers. The arboretum is located 23 miles north of downtown Juneau. Call us at the JWP 586-6853 for more information on this or any JWP event.
Watershed Management in Your Community
Public Comment Deadline
AK Dept. of Natural Resources
June 3, 2008
Deadline for comments on proposal for regulation changes dealing with waters important to anadromous fish are due to DNR on June 3rd, 2008. For reference to these waters, copies of regional volumes of the Catalog and Atlas are available at: http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/SARR/FishDistrib/FDD_catalogs.cfm. For further information on the regulation changes or to submit comments, contact Michael Daigneault at michael.daigneault@alaska.gov
Other Events, Presentations and Seminars
“National Trails Day” Celebration
Trail Mix, Inc.
Saturday, June, 7th -10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Trail Mix invites you to Celebrate “National Trails Day” at the Airport Dike Trail on Saturday, June 7th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Activities include a guided nature hike in the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge, and a work party to clear brush and improve drainage along the trail. Please bring gloves and wear weather-appropriate attire. For more information please contact Trail Mix, Inc. at 790-6406.
Mendenhall Glacier Kids' Day Program
US Forest Service
Mendenhall Visitors Center
Every Saturday from now till September 20th.- 10:45 am
The Mendenhall Glacier's Summer Kids' Day programs will be held every Saturday from now through September 20th. Come take advantage of this FREE opportunity to explore nature with Forest Service staff. This program is for children 4-6 years old and their parents. Meet at the Pavilion and dress for the weather.
John McCutcheon – Folk Concert
June 24, 7:00 pm
Northern Light United Church
For more information and tickets call Jessi at SEACC at 586-6942
Fun Facts
Scoop the Poop for Healthy Watersheds
Does a dog poop in the woods? If a dog poops in the woods and no one is around to pick it up- does the poop magically disappear? These questions are easily answered if you walk down any Juneau trail- a most definite yes and no.
Responsible dog ownership means that you need to scoop your dog’s poop in public areas. Not only is un-scooped poop a menace to new hiking boots, pet waste can also impact stream and river health.
The release of nutrients from the decay of pet waste promotes weed and algae growth, limiting light penetration and the growth of aquatic vegetation in waterways. This in turn can reduce oxygen levels in the water, affecting fish and other aquatic organisms. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) deemed pet waste a “nonpoint source of pollution” in 1991, which put poop in the same category as oil and toxic chemicals.
Here are some tips for Juneau dog owners to stop their pet’s poop from entering Juneau’s waterways:
- Scoop your dog’s poop- every time!
- Always carry a plastic bag with you when you walk your dog. Re-using an old newspaper delivery bag or plastic grocery bag also works well.
- Using the bag like a glove, pick up the pet waste, turn the bag inside out around the waste, seal the bag, and dispose of it in a trash can.
- Don't place the bagged or un-bagged pet waste in a storm drain or hose pet waste towards storm drains as they drain directly to a stream, river, lake or other waterbody.
Thanks Juneau for helping keep our streams healthy and for being a good pet owner.
