Portland Trail Blazers

Live Greener Challenge

April 1 - April 30, 2019

Ian Sinks

Columbia Land Trust

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
107 Total

Participant Impact

up to

30

minutes

spent learning

Challenges

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

Completed
One-Time Challenge

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY CHALLENGE

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY CHALLENGES

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY CHALLENGES

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Reflection Question
Water Eco-friendly Gardening

What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

Ian Sinks 4/29/2019 10:17 AM

Groundwater tables are dropping in the north Clark County region. It should be a concern for everyone. Clearly, withdrawals are not sustainable.

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Reflection Question
Food Smart Seafood Choices

Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

Ian Sinks 4/12/2019 4:24 PM

Recent salmon research in the Puget Sound indicates serious concerns regarding salmon being consumed from that area. Health advisories have been posted. Additionally, harvest has proven not to be sustainable so care should be taken when selecting where the salmon is coming from.

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