Daniel Salzler No. 1145
EnviroInsight.org Six Items April 15, 2022
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- Banner Poison and Drug Information Center Warns of Increased Rattlesnake, Scorpion Activity. As temperatures rise, the likelihood of encountering rattlesnakes and scorpions increases. It is important to be prepared in the event of an encounter.
“As we move into the warmer months of the year, more and more of Arizona’s venomous critters become active”, said Bryan Kuhn, PharmD, DABAT, Clinical Educator at the Banner Poison Center. “If you see a snake in the wild, try to go around the snake and give a wide distance, if possible, or just turn back and find another safer route,” Kuhn advised.
As the weather starts to warm in the desert, the Banner Poison and Drug Information Center has already started to see an increase in calls regarding rattlesnake and scorpion envenomations. Arizona typically has around 200 rattlesnake envenomations annually, and over 10,000 scorpion stings reported.
If there is a rattlesnake around the home, call a profession pest-control company to relocate the snake. Do not try to move, kill, or relocate the snake yourself. Doing so only increases the likelihood of a bite. Rattlesnakes and scorpions enjoy hiding underneath structures such as wood, brush, and rock piles. Removal of these debris piles can help minimize the likelihood a rattlesnake will take up residence near your home and decrease scorpion activity.
Unfortunately, many children are bitten or stung by these venomous critters every year. According to Maureen Roland, RN, director of the Banner Poison Center, there are usually a little over a dozen pediatric cases of rattlesnake bites and thousands of scorpion stings annually. “We encourage parents to start early with warning their children about rattlesnakes and scorpions, and to stay away and don’t touch,” Roland said. If anyone is stung by a scorpion, call the Poison Center right away.
In case of a rattlesnake bite, remain calm and call 9-1-1. Even though up to 25% of rattlesnake bites are considered dry bites (i.e., no venom deposited), all rattlesnake bites must be evaluated in an emergency department.
With so many new residents moving to Arizona from out of state, and perhaps unfamiliar with the native venomous critters and plants throughout the state, one can always call the Poison Control Center 24/7 to ask questions about any of the various venomous animals or poisonous plants found throughout the state and methods of prevention, risk mitigation, and treatment.
If you or a loved one believe there has been exposure to any poison, medication or chemical please call the poison center immediately at 1-800-222-1222. The poison centers can assist in the evaluation and management and help determine if it is necessary to seek additional medical attention.
Call 1(800)222-1222 or 602-253-3334 (local); 24/7/365 with questions regarding this or any other poison, drug, or chemical exposure. Source: https://www.allaboutarizonanews.com/banner-poison-and-drug-information-center-warns-of-increased-rattlesnake-scorpion-activity/?cmid=7595de85-8337-4b0b-b9ca-fb4796a1286b
2. Arizona Association of Environmental Professionals April Meeting. Our next meeting is April 26, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
The meeting will be held at Boulders on Broadway Road in Tempe.
This will be a combination in-person/virtual meeting
The speaker for our April 2022 Member Meeting will be Danielle Corral, the Farmland Preservation Program Manager for Local First Arizona.
After her presentation, we will be having a short continuation of our planning for the National Association of Environmental professions (NAEP) 2023 Annual Conference which is slated for May 2023 in Phoenix.
Our speaker for the May meeting will be Angie Newton of Newton Environmental Consulting who provides transportation and noise analysis.
Our speaker for the July meets will be Brook Wheeler, a program specialist at BLM Arizona.
RSVP for the April meeting at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda6ufVvBcfgjn01QYq_Y42VHefIWOyFZRgpDL9hkS-aOQx5A/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
You can pay at azaep.org
In-person attendance is $20 for AZAEP members or $25 for non-members and $8.00 for virtual attendees.
3. Fight For Our Future::ARIZONA Rally for Climate, Care, Justice, and Jobs
To mark Earth Day this year, Sierra Club is joining a nationwide mobilization to pressure our elected leaders to pass bold climate change and clean energy investments in the U.S. Senant. On Saturday, April 23, Arizonans are rallying for Climate Care, Jobs, and Justice here in Phoenix,Arizona, because now is the time to give it everything we got.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
at the Capitol Arizona
RSVP at mobilize.us
This event is co-sponsored by Arizona Interfaith Power & Light, Arizona Working Families Party, Climate Action Campaign, EcoMadres, EDF Action (Advocacy Partner of The Environmental Defense Fund), Green New Deal Network, Moms Clean Air Force, Poder Latinx, and Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon Chapter.
For more information contact Sandy Bahr at (602) 253-8633 or sandy.bahr@sierraclub.org.
4. Tucson Clean Up
How do I participate?
– Volunteer to be part of an event
– Get a group together and do your own
– Clean up and report your success
– Post on social media using #UpToCleanUpTucson
Future events include: April 16 Zero Waste Collection Event 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
April 22 Earth Day Cleanup 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
April 23 S 12th Street Painting 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
April 24 12th Street Painting 9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
April 29 Arbor Day at Purple Heart Park 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 am
Source: Climateaction.tucsonaz.gov
5. April is Water Awareness Month. “Water Awareness Month: Now More Than Ever is underway. The special month, organized by the Arizona Department of Water Resources is an annual outreach campaign to spread the word about the value of conserving water in the Southwest, the regions most precious natural resource. Details about all of the April events are available on the Water Awareness Month website link below: Water Awareness Month website li
Water Awareness Month website Tucson Water
6. Water Conservation Tips For Arizona Residents.
a. Plant low-water use and drought tolerant grasses, ground covers, shrubs and trees
b. Group plants according to their water needs
c. Minimize turf/grass areas
d. Check all hoses, connectors and spigots regularly. Repair leaks as necessary.
e. Install a waiter-efficient drip irrigation system
f. Regularly check sprinkler systems and timing devices to be sure they are working properly.
g. Adjust sprinklers o that only the plants are watered, not the house, sidewalk or driveway.
h. Minimize evaporation by watering early in the morning when the temperatures are cooler.
i. Reduce evaporation by using 2-3 inches of mulch around plants
j. Water deeply but less frequently to create a healthier and deeper root system
k. Weed yards and gardens frequently. Weeds complete for nutrients and water.
l. Track how much water your yard receives from all rain and irrigation events. Adjust to the season.
m. Shut off automatic watering systems when it rains.
n. Collect and use rainwater for use on your landscape plants
o. Install gutters and direct rainwater to collection barrels or toward shrubs and lawns
p. Direct bleed-off water from A/C and evaporative coolers to trees and shrubs
q. Water plants only when necessary (look for watering guides in future issues)
r. Avoid over-fertilizing. This increases plant growth and plant water demand.
s. Water plants only to the point the soils can absorb the water.
t. Use a broom or out-door vacuum to clean pavement, not water
u. Reduce evaporation by using covers on swimming pools and spas
v. Use a commercial car wash that recycles water. If washing your car at home, use a bucket with soapy water and only turn on the water
hose when rinsing the soap off the car.
w. Capture old dish water from the ink to toss on to shrubs and grass
x. Only run dishwasher with a full load of dishes
y. Install a hot water recirculating system
z. Teach everyone in your house of the importance of conserving water every day
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