1. CAP Funding Leads to Glendale Rain Garden. 30 volunteers. 5 hours. 7 trees. 88 plants. And the potential to capture more than 5,500 gallons of rainwater!
Pam Pickard, CAP board member; Ryan Wood, Watershed Management Group; and Glendale City Council members Bart Turner and Ray Malnar, visit the new Glendale RainGarden at Glendale Community Center North
That’s what was accomplished during the culmination of Watershed Management Group’s 2017 Hydrate Glendale series, which included a hands-on workshop to create a rain garden at the Glendale Community Center North.
What is a rain garden? It’s when you create areas in a landscape that allow for the principles of slow, spread and sink:
What is a rain garden? It’s when you create areas in a landscape that allow for the principles of slow, spread and sink:
- Slow down the water flow
- Spread the water out
- Sink the water into the ground
This is done by capturing water run-off from the surrounding landscape, buildings, parking lots and anything that diverts rain water away from a property and/or into the streets that can instead be contained in a garden. If you use low-water use plants in the garden, you can reduce
– and in some cases even eliminate – supplemental watering. So it’s a great water conservation method that also can provide beauty, shade and cooling to a landscape.
With funding from Central Arizona Project and in partnership with the City of
Glendale, Watershed Management Group, was able to create Hydrate Glendale in 2017. The five-part water harvesting educational series was held at the Glendale Main Library on five consecutive Wednesdays, April through May 2017. The classes were 1.5 hours each and covered earthworks, plants, rain tanks, soils and greywater. The average attendance was 32 participants for a total of 160 for the series.
Hydrate Glendale also included a hands-on opportunity for participants to learn how to create a rain garden at their homes and community by volunteering. Working with the City of Glendale, we visited several potential project sites and selected the perfect site at Glendale Community Center North.
The Glendale Rain Garden has the potential to capture 5,500 gallons of rainwater from the building and landscape to support the plants’ water needs. This is in an area that previously had non-existent landscaping and where sediment was starting to develop in the retention basin. Now, those who attend adult classes and STEM after-school programs get to enjoy the beauty and shade, and learn about rain gardens themselves.
If you’d like to see the Glendale Rain Garden, visit the Glendale Community Center North at 14075 N. 59th Ave. You can find more information about Watershed Management Group’s upcoming Hydrate series at Watershedmg.org/hydrate.
- Arizona SWANA (Solid Waste Management Safety Training.)
1. Wednesday, April 25, 2018 – 9:00 to 12:00 ay 11550 W Glendale, AZ 85307.
Session on solid waste management safety
Safety and Operational Issues at Landfills and Transfer Stations
- Operational Safety
- How To Create a Stellar Safety Culture
- Standard Operating Procedures and Safety
- Safety for Everyone: How To Build A Safety Program that Trains
Your Crew, Facility Contractors and Your Customers.
Free sign up by Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at swanaaz.org
Also, please help our speaker by completing the short questionnaire which will help Mr. Cornelius to taylor his presentation to your facility’s needs.
1. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KHBPSHK
3. Arizona Insurance Claims Association – April 19, 2018 meeting.
Social Hour 5 p.m.// Dinner/Meeting 6:00 p.m. Doubletree Hotel 320 N 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Associated Cost:
Company adjusters $ 5.00
Current Members $ 30.00
Non-members $ 40.00
RSVP by Monday April 16th. To registered: https://aicaonline.org/product/2018-april-monthly-meeting
If you do environmental restoration work, you might want to attend this meeting.
April Meeting Topic & Guest Speaker
TOPIC – Overview of the American Red Cross and major disasters of 2017 Speaker: Colin Williams, Regional Communications Officer
2017 was marked with record-breaking disasters that changed lives forever, and the American Red cross was there to provide more comfort and support to more people when they needed it most.
Colin Williams joined the American Red Cross in September 2016. In the role of Regional
Communications Officer, he is responsible for the dissemination of Red Cross information to the over 9.4 million people in the Arizona, New Mexico and El Paso Region. His responsibilities include disaster response, social media, safety awareness, education, and blood, Services to the Armed Forces and International Services information.
4. WRRC Brown Bag – California Water: 2018 and Beyond April 12, 2018
Time/Location: 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. / ENR2, S107 (1064 E. Lowell St., Tucson)
Speaker:
Felicia Marcus, Chair, California State Water Resources Control Board
For a birds eye view into California’s movement toward integrated water management, join us for a special seminar by Felicia Marcus, Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board for California. Over the past few years, California has made great strides in the water management and policy arena. Ms. Marcus will offer insights about California’s efforts to reach across traditional geographic and organizational silos to create the 2014 California Water Action Plan, which lays out a roadmap for the first five years of the state’s journey toward sustainable water. The plan takes an “all of the above” approach and incorporates conservation, recycling, stormwater, desalination, ecosystem protection, and more. Climate change, population growth, and other drivers can be game changers. Ms. Marcus will look toward the future and describe strategies and lessons we can all use to get the best water outcomes possible.
Video will be posted shortly after the presentation.
5. Bald Eagle Released near Grand Canyon. A bald eagle is flying high after being rescued near Grand Canyon in January.
The Grand Canyon fire department found an injured bald eagle near the train tracks in Tusayan. Rescuers reported the eagle was bleeding from the mouth, disoriented and lethargic, and they thought it had been injured by the train.
The bird was sent to Liberty Wildlife Refuge in Phoenix where it was found to be
suffering from an extremely high level of lead toxicosis. Birds of prey have elevated chances of developing lead poisoning after feeding on carcasses that have
After five rounds of chelation therapy, which is used to eliminate heavy metals like lead from the body, the bald eagle was released in a healthy state at Russel Tank near Grand Canyon National Park March 26.
Liberty Wildlife is located at 2600 E. Elmwood Street in Phoenix, and is committed to nurturing the nature of Arizona by providing quality wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education, and conservation services for the community. Liberty Wildlife is open to the public from 10 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Directions to Liberty Wildlife: Est of 24th street, west of 28th street, and north of Broadway in Phoenix. Liberty recommends NOT using GPS as some of the streets are new and you might be misdirected relying solely on Satellite navigation
6. Celebrate Earth Day At An Arizona State Park.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Payson, AZ Brunch at the Bridge – Celebrate Earth Day in Northern Arizona
Sunday, April 22, 2018 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is hosting an open house and “Brunch at the Bridge” on Sunday, April 22 to showcase the rustic Goodfellow Lodge and update visitors on new planned trails and development at the park.
The event will introduce the new park manager, Dan Roddy, and include a breakfast cooked on site. Attendees can enjoy scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice, coffee and more. Goodfellow Lodge, which is now open for overnight stays, will be available for the public to tour and experience the Old West charm of the 10 guest rooms. The cost of the event is $15, which includes brunch and an all-day park pass.
Red Rock State Park, Sedona, AZ
Red Rock State Park is celebrating Earth Day with a full day of fun, educational activities for the whole family.
The Earth Day event will give everyone the opportunity to appreciate the planet while surrounded by the stunning red rocks in Sedona. The day will include special guests, kids’ activities, raptor and reptile displays, local artwork, and hiking and outdoor fun! Events kick off at 8 a.m. with a guided bird walk and run through 3 p.m.
Exhibits include an art showcase, Jay’s Bird Barn, Keep Sedona Beautiful Dark Sky Committee, Leave No Trace, North Arizona Audubon Society, Oak Creek Watershed Council, Red Rock Reptiles and riparian habitats. There will also be games, crafts, and a pledge board for Earth Day resolutions. .
Special event pricing will be in place during the event of $4 for adults over age 14, $2 for kids 7- 13 years old and free for kids 6 and under. Kids of all ages are welcome. For more information, visit AZStateParks.com/Red-Rock.
WHAT: Earth Day at Red Rock State Park
WHERE: Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona
WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What will you be doing to Celebrate Earth Day?