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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS3 - Sage Hill School Newport Bay Water Quality - PowerPoint September 22, 2015 Item No. SS3 Newport Bay Water Quality Keep Newport Beach Beautiful Introduction - I am a student at Sage Hill School (Newport Coast), and a rower for the NAC crew team - I row on the water almost every day so the health of the bay is important to me - I started a service project with other students from Sage Hill School to provide stewardship to the Bay. - With the support of Mr. Kappeler and Mr. Guzman along with the NAC's director, Billy Whitford, my team has been working to make a positive impact on the water quality in the Bay. Goal - Provide stewardship to the bay and make a measurable difference in the water quality Methods - Collecting and cataloging trash on various beaches throughout the bay - Water testing - Collected samples at three sites in the bay which were known to be problematic: NS Beach, 333, Castaways — - - Tested for E. coli, Enterococcus, and Total Coliforms - Ran colilert and enterolert tests - Investigating sources of trash and waste - Address the results of our research with action { R Y • r J '1• , I: � .?S o'PI 9 Center� K • �.' ;r * t _ r � w . 40 N. 1 School© �!► r •• - rs �� � � . 4t• v �•`�09 ,. a, ,r.l a i -• � I}, �•'�`�.•, }� d_>��rj,•F'�oran9J useurr Hyatt Fieggggncy Newport 8"eAh • '1 r' Sou Rent lBasKayaeO 1 • 1 • Center Rental N , Newport Beach u 0 '.r - •. r ,�� ( Marriott Hotel&Spa, • 1 1 -'" - - - i ,�, The Newport Beach • rr — _�__l .__ d.' Country C nhe / Linda Island. Eoney,lsland - Back BayVi,. :6 © Lowerlr. , mon. ew ort Ba _ Protory L' r. �t•P(ORIOnIOlY " ,. il., - Vy ••�\� p.-•: _ ' Bay.. !, Harborlgland Balboa ac r i North Star Beach (Newport Aquatic Center) North Star Beach and the NAC get an enormous amount of use and collect a lot of trash and dog waste Water sampling - Collected water samples upstream of where County Environmental Health collects - Test results from my samples yield less bacteria than the county's - Evidence that the source of bacteria originates from the trash and waste from this beach Suggestions - Update signs - Add Dog Waste Bag Station - Update Debris Boom 1 1 �t Castaways Beach �y - Castaways is in a marine reserve which is used frequently by fisherman and dog- walkers - High tide completely engulfs the beach, sweeping an waste left on the beach into 9 P Y 9 P 9 Y � - the water iy * _ - Trash Collection - Visitors leaving trash along cliffs and beach - Dog waste - Suggestions: - Dog waste bag station at the access point to the beach - Update Signs - Investigate impact of fishing on marine reserve Channel behind Linda Island (Three Thirty Three) - In a corner of the channel where the current pushes large amounts of trash - Suggestions: - Updating the signs in the area - Mr. Kappeler is working on putting in a Trash Skimmer . s J } Beach Signs . SMOKING - Current signs on the beaches in Newport are not compelling , ON OR WITHIN 100FT. OF BEACHESIPIERS - Make people feel and be more accountable • DOGS 9 am to 5�pmBD PERSONS WALKING DOGS MUST REMOVE FECES DEPOSITED BY THEIR ANIMALS AND MUST CARRY A CONTAINER FOR THIS PURPOSE. 7.04.030(A)+(B) - Laguna Beach's signs have compelling messages and visuals DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES. (MAXIMUM 6H.LEASH) 7.04.020 - Signs should... • BOAT LAUNCHING (EXCEPT HAND CARRIED VESSELS) - List fines • LITTERING • BOAT OR TRAILER - Warn about patrol officers STORAGE • FOOD OR ALCOHOL - Inform the public about the damage that litter and dog waste . GLASS ON BEACHES OR has on the delicate ecosystem BAY FRONT SIDEWALKS - Evoke an emotional response (love of nature) .�N BAY FRONT BEACHES --IIEACH CLOSE" 10 Pm to, 6 am - Community Pride _ UL RN.V a VVn I VC rimy: Laguna Beach •DOG$ �un45ew.. 'BOAT LAUNCMING 'UTTERING •BOA�ETRAILER oouitp wiK WAS- $T «•:<...�.,,,,'.o,,.•`°:` ' FOOD OR ALCOHOL PUSH IN,RNOA MUR WT •GMN�s...�. 1. •. i 1 DOG INA E IS A THREAT iD ON JH AN DEGRADES YOUA'� ITAREA LEASH CURB AND CLEAN UG y AFTERMI. • ' � 1 IT'S REQUIRED BY LAW! L B.M.C.6.16.010 B. _ L. M C.6.16.110 r • KEEP AMERICA p a - L"a p un BEAUTIFUL" a INC BEAUTIFUL PleasTICK UP YOUR � _ Keep Newport Beach TRASH . . �- - a Beautiful. Action Items - Update signs along the beaches and docks - Add dog waste bag stations - North Star Beach - Castaways - Projects - New or upgraded debris boom at NAC - New trash skimmer at "333" - Public awareness campaign (Keep Newport Beach Beautiful) - Trash cans along trails - Back Bay Trail - Trail along cliff above Castaways Beach Conclusions - A bigger effort needs to be made to prevent trash from entering the bay - The community needs to feel accountable to dispose of their trash and dog waste in a responsible manner - Updated, more effective signs that list fines, speak directly to the community, and encourage accountability, community pride, and the love of nature - Make it easy for the public to be responsible - Adding trash cans and dog stations to the appropriate locations - Anti-trash healthy beach and bay public awareness campaign - Keep Newport Beach Beautiful - Get the community on board to protect the beaches and bay - Visit Scout troops, elementary schools, and community centers and present anti-trash campaign - Signs Thank You Mr. John Kappeler, Environmental Engineer of Newport Beach Mr. Joe Guzman, Head of the Orange County Water Quality Lab Mr. Billy Whitford, Director of the NAC Dr. Todd Haney and Mr. Boyd Jorden, Service Learning Advisors