HomeMy WebLinkAbout08Several volunteer groups have recently become active in addressing issues of the Portneuf
Valley Aquifer. These are the Portneuf River Watershed Management Council, the Portneuf
Groundwater Forum, and the Chubbuck-Pocatello Groundwater Guardian Committee.,
Continuing efforts to provide information to the public about the Lower Portneuf Aquifer,_F _
the Groundwater Guardian Committee is in the process of producing brochures and videos
dealing with vulnerability and ownership of our water supply.
The Committee has also begun a program to apply stencils to stormdrains as a reminder for
people not to pollute water runoff. For example, changing oil and washing -paint rollers in
gutters introduces contaminants directly into surface water like the Portneuf River, and
indirectly into groundwater as well.
City and County ordinances are already in place against water pollution and waste. If you
know of cases where contaminants enter stormdrains or of water that is running due to
broken lines or negligance, please report details to the Department of Environmental
Quality or to your local Water Department immediately.
FERTILIZING LAWNS AFFECTS WATER SUPPLY ` I`
Chemicals used on lawns can be a source of
pollution through runoff water. It is very
possible that environmental laws will place
restraints on the domestic use of insecticides in
the near future.'
This is a point in favor of switching from
bluegrass to new improved turf -type fescue or
other low -maintenance grass. Bonsai tall dwarf
fescue is much more effective than Kentucky
bluegrass in keeping out weed and insect
invaders and also requires 1/3 less fertilizer.
Fall fertilizing should be divided into 1/4 the
yearly total about mid-September and 1/2 in
October. This is the lawn's major food supply.
One-fourth the yearly total applied in May acts
as a stimulant, and is optional.
Using manure or compost rather than a
commercial fertilizer helps avoid sometimes
unnecessary additions of both herbicides and
pesticides, which kill worms and other beneficial
organisms. Qualified personnel can prescribe the
right fertilizer for your lawn.
ANNOUNCEMENT: The next meeting of the ello C' water Council d ian Committee is
he public is.
scheduled for August 21 at 2 p.m. in the Poea �h'Rule, which
invited to attend and to participate in a he
on the Groundwater
un�hC �ul�w�o d designate the
will go before the state legislature in November of this year.
Lower Portneuf Aquifer for greater protection as a sensitive resource
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NEWSLETTERIssue #3 Au st 1996
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care of their yards.
Several volunteer groups have recently become active in addressing issues of the Portneuf
Valley Aquifer. These are the Portneuf River Watershed Management Council, the Portneuf
Groundwater Forum, and the Chubbuck-Pocatello Groundwater Guardian Committee.,
Continuing efforts to provide information to the public about the Lower Portneuf Aquifer,_F _
the Groundwater Guardian Committee is in the process of producing brochures and videos
dealing with vulnerability and ownership of our water supply.
The Committee has also begun a program to apply stencils to stormdrains as a reminder for
people not to pollute water runoff. For example, changing oil and washing -paint rollers in
gutters introduces contaminants directly into surface water like the Portneuf River, and
indirectly into groundwater as well.
City and County ordinances are already in place against water pollution and waste. If you
know of cases where contaminants enter stormdrains or of water that is running due to
broken lines or negligance, please report details to the Department of Environmental
Quality or to your local Water Department immediately.
FERTILIZING LAWNS AFFECTS WATER SUPPLY ` I`
Chemicals used on lawns can be a source of
pollution through runoff water. It is very
possible that environmental laws will place
restraints on the domestic use of insecticides in
the near future.'
This is a point in favor of switching from
bluegrass to new improved turf -type fescue or
other low -maintenance grass. Bonsai tall dwarf
fescue is much more effective than Kentucky
bluegrass in keeping out weed and insect
invaders and also requires 1/3 less fertilizer.
Fall fertilizing should be divided into 1/4 the
yearly total about mid-September and 1/2 in
October. This is the lawn's major food supply.
One-fourth the yearly total applied in May acts
as a stimulant, and is optional.
Using manure or compost rather than a
commercial fertilizer helps avoid sometimes
unnecessary additions of both herbicides and
pesticides, which kill worms and other beneficial
organisms. Qualified personnel can prescribe the
right fertilizer for your lawn.
ANNOUNCEMENT: The next meeting of the ello C' water Council d ian Committee is
he public is.
scheduled for August 21 at 2 p.m. in the Poea �h'Rule, which
invited to attend and to participate in a he
on the Groundwater
un�hC �ul�w�o d designate the
will go before the state legislature in November of this year.
Lower Portneuf Aquifer for greater protection as a sensitive resource