August 5th Meeting and Movie on The Barge

Guest Speakers:

Teri King, Water Quality Specialist, WA Sea Grant-University of Washington (non-regulatory speaker)

Presents: Septic Sense--The Do's & Don'ts of Septic System operations. Bring your curiosity, questions and a piece of toilet paper. Lemonade, tootsie rolls, and M&M's will be provided.

Julian Sammons, Project Manager, Pacific Northwest Salmon Center (non-regulatory speaker) Studied restoration ecology at Evergreen State College

Presents: A discussion on experimental filtration to remove nitrogen from septic systems.

Septic Sense Workshop

There are a t least three guarantees in life. Most of us know the first two, death and taxes. Often we overlook the third item: poop. Every living thing excretes waste. How we handle it can have significant impacts on our quality of life.

A well-placed and properly functioning septic system is an effective method of treatment and disposal. If you own one, congratulations, you are a sewer manager. It's operation and maintenance are your duty and your system's successful operation will require an educated, hands-on approach.

Learn the ins and outs and dos and don'ts of home septic system operation and maintenance at a FREE workshop on Tuesday, August 5, at 6:00 p.m at 6871 State Route 106 (next to Cameo)on the barge. Teri King, a water quality specialist from the Washington Sea Grant Program at the University of Washington is the workshop instructor. She has taught septic system education classes and written numerous publications over the past 20 years www.wsg.washington.edu 

Does the type of toilet paper you use make a difference? What household cleaning products are safe? What about additives for septic tanks? What should you expect from a septic system inspection? How often should you pump out your septic tank? Can you grow vegetables on your drain field? Bring your questions and curiosity and learn how to protect this valuable part of your home. Contact Constance Ibsen ibsen@hcc.net

with any questions.

Movie To Follow 

Presented by Mark Woytowich "Monsters Invade Mason County"

Some wonderful movies will follow the guest speakers. Bring your picnic, beverage, blanket or chair and relax under the stars. We will provide the popcorn.

AAA Septic has donated a port-a- potty for this event. Hood Canal Improvement Club would like to thank them for their generous donation!