Post by Admin on Aug 29, 2015 17:19:32 GMT
Oh my God!! Bill is once again insulting the Directors of Oregon's Natural Resource Agencies. Why? Because individually and collectively they are losers. Losers forcing pollution down the throats of recreational enthusiasts who take shellfish, crabs and fish in Oregon's Coastal Waters. The State is reluctant to report the discharge of raw sewage into Oregon's Rivers and Bays because it flies in the face of Oregon's Go Green Image. Do you really believe the tourist would flock to Oregon if they knew the level of contamination discharged into our Coastal Waters? .
Conservatively, OVER A HALF A MILLION GALLONS OF RAW SEWAGE HAS BE DISCHARGED TO THE UMPQUA RIVER ESTUARY.
The State has failed to fulfill their commitment to report sewage spill into OUR Coastal Waters. The State refuses to take proactive measures to identify and eliminate pollution in Oregon's State Waters. The State refuses to acknowledge our suggestions to inform the recreational community when raw sewage is contaminating our rivers, bays and ocean. Bill
From: williamlackner001@msn.com
To: jdowell@oda.state.or.us
Subject: FW: Health advisory issued for water contact at Seal Rock State Park Beach
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 17:14:31 -0700
To: oha.directorsoffice@state.or.us; rep.davidgomberg@state.or.us; katycoba@oda.state.or.us; amanders@oda.state.or.us; curt.melcher@state.or.us; dick.pedersen@state.or.us; caren.e.braby@state.or.us; sharonw@lincolncity.org; ejohnson@lincolncity.org; hmiller@statesmanjournal.com; peteheley@charter.net; steven.s.rumrill@state.or.us; rep.caddymckeown@state.or.us; sen.arnieroblan@state.or.us; newport@englundmarine.com; odfw.commission@coho2.dfw.state.or.us; dsmith@oda.state.or.us; theworldnews@theworldlink.com
Subject: Health advisory issued for water contact at Seal Rock State Park Beach
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 08:20:04 -0700
Dear Directors, Bill Lackner here for the Clam Diggers Association of Oregon here. The beaches associated with Seal Rock and the Seal Rock State Park are a favorite food gathering location for recreational enthusiast engaged in fishing, harvesting invertebrates and seaweed for human consumption. All of these activities involve close contact with the contaminated ocean water.
We are very much aware of the closure of the shellfish closures in effect because of elevated level or marine toxins as stated in the Shellfish Hotline. Our questions do not pertain to those closures. Our questions only address the public health advisory in effect for high levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Seal Rock State Park Beach in Lincoln County. We have posted a copy of the public health advisory at Seal Rock below for convenience. Our questions follow:
Under what conditions if any is it safe to fish, gather invertebrates and or seaweed taken from the beaches listed under the public health advisory at Seal Rock?
Does the OHA or ODA recommend consuming any of the food products taken from the ocean water listed as a public health advisory at Seal Rock or any other location? Fish, crabs, razor clams, littleneck and Manila clams, mussels and seaweed are primary examples of the editable marine species taken from Seal Rock.
Would the OHA and ODA consider listing public health advisories as part of the Shellfish Hotline? Creating a single source would improve public participation in referencing the Shellfish Hotline. Personal observation from speaking to the participants of the clam digging and crabbing classes I teach.
Would the OHA and ODA consider Public service radio and television announcements about the value of the information contained in the Shellfish Hotline? Again, personal observation.
Viewing the directors of the OHA or ODA making televised public service announcements about the value in the Shellfish Hotline would attract the attention of the viewing audience and increase the percentage of users referencing the Website of the Shellfish Hotline.
Last question off topic but important: When are we going to see notification of spills posted the to Shellfish Hotline.
Thank you for your consideration, William Lackner for the CDAO.
The State published the following health advisory
Health Advisory:
"8/11/2015
Health advisory issued August 11 for water contact at Seal Rock State Park Beach
The Oregon Health Authority issued a public health advisory today for high levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Seal Rock State Park Beach in Lincoln County.
Water samples indicate higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria, which can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water – especially by children and the elderly, who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria – should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted.
Increased pathogen and fecal bacteria levels in ocean waters can come from shore and inland sources, such as stormwater runoff, sewer overflows, failing septic systems, and animal waste from livestock, pets and wildlife.
While this advisory is in effect at Seal Rock State Park Beach, visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean. Even if there is no advisory in effect, officials recommend avoiding swimming in the ocean within 48 hours after a rainstorm.
The status of water contact advisories at beaches is subject to change. For the most recent information on advisories, visit the Oregon Beach Monitoring Program website or call 971-673-0400, or 877-290-6767 (toll-free).
Although state officials advise against water contact, they continue to encourage other recreational activities (flying kites, picnicking, playing on the beach, walking, etc.) on this beach because they pose no health risk, even during an advisory. Neighboring beaches are not affected by this advisory.
Since 2003, state officials have used a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to monitor popular Oregon beaches and make timely reports to the public about elevated levels of fecal bacteria. Oregon state organizations participating in this program are the Oregon Public Health Division, Department of Environmental Quality and Parks and Recreation Department."
Conservatively, OVER A HALF A MILLION GALLONS OF RAW SEWAGE HAS BE DISCHARGED TO THE UMPQUA RIVER ESTUARY.
The State has failed to fulfill their commitment to report sewage spill into OUR Coastal Waters. The State refuses to take proactive measures to identify and eliminate pollution in Oregon's State Waters. The State refuses to acknowledge our suggestions to inform the recreational community when raw sewage is contaminating our rivers, bays and ocean. Bill
From: williamlackner001@msn.com
To: jdowell@oda.state.or.us
Subject: FW: Health advisory issued for water contact at Seal Rock State Park Beach
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 17:14:31 -0700
To: oha.directorsoffice@state.or.us; rep.davidgomberg@state.or.us; katycoba@oda.state.or.us; amanders@oda.state.or.us; curt.melcher@state.or.us; dick.pedersen@state.or.us; caren.e.braby@state.or.us; sharonw@lincolncity.org; ejohnson@lincolncity.org; hmiller@statesmanjournal.com; peteheley@charter.net; steven.s.rumrill@state.or.us; rep.caddymckeown@state.or.us; sen.arnieroblan@state.or.us; newport@englundmarine.com; odfw.commission@coho2.dfw.state.or.us; dsmith@oda.state.or.us; theworldnews@theworldlink.com
Subject: Health advisory issued for water contact at Seal Rock State Park Beach
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 08:20:04 -0700
Dear Directors, Bill Lackner here for the Clam Diggers Association of Oregon here. The beaches associated with Seal Rock and the Seal Rock State Park are a favorite food gathering location for recreational enthusiast engaged in fishing, harvesting invertebrates and seaweed for human consumption. All of these activities involve close contact with the contaminated ocean water.
We are very much aware of the closure of the shellfish closures in effect because of elevated level or marine toxins as stated in the Shellfish Hotline. Our questions do not pertain to those closures. Our questions only address the public health advisory in effect for high levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Seal Rock State Park Beach in Lincoln County. We have posted a copy of the public health advisory at Seal Rock below for convenience. Our questions follow:
Under what conditions if any is it safe to fish, gather invertebrates and or seaweed taken from the beaches listed under the public health advisory at Seal Rock?
Does the OHA or ODA recommend consuming any of the food products taken from the ocean water listed as a public health advisory at Seal Rock or any other location? Fish, crabs, razor clams, littleneck and Manila clams, mussels and seaweed are primary examples of the editable marine species taken from Seal Rock.
Would the OHA and ODA consider listing public health advisories as part of the Shellfish Hotline? Creating a single source would improve public participation in referencing the Shellfish Hotline. Personal observation from speaking to the participants of the clam digging and crabbing classes I teach.
Would the OHA and ODA consider Public service radio and television announcements about the value of the information contained in the Shellfish Hotline? Again, personal observation.
Viewing the directors of the OHA or ODA making televised public service announcements about the value in the Shellfish Hotline would attract the attention of the viewing audience and increase the percentage of users referencing the Website of the Shellfish Hotline.
Last question off topic but important: When are we going to see notification of spills posted the to Shellfish Hotline.
Thank you for your consideration, William Lackner for the CDAO.
The State published the following health advisory
Health Advisory:
"8/11/2015
Health advisory issued August 11 for water contact at Seal Rock State Park Beach
The Oregon Health Authority issued a public health advisory today for high levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Seal Rock State Park Beach in Lincoln County.
Water samples indicate higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria, which can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water – especially by children and the elderly, who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria – should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted.
Increased pathogen and fecal bacteria levels in ocean waters can come from shore and inland sources, such as stormwater runoff, sewer overflows, failing septic systems, and animal waste from livestock, pets and wildlife.
While this advisory is in effect at Seal Rock State Park Beach, visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean. Even if there is no advisory in effect, officials recommend avoiding swimming in the ocean within 48 hours after a rainstorm.
The status of water contact advisories at beaches is subject to change. For the most recent information on advisories, visit the Oregon Beach Monitoring Program website or call 971-673-0400, or 877-290-6767 (toll-free).
Although state officials advise against water contact, they continue to encourage other recreational activities (flying kites, picnicking, playing on the beach, walking, etc.) on this beach because they pose no health risk, even during an advisory. Neighboring beaches are not affected by this advisory.
Since 2003, state officials have used a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to monitor popular Oregon beaches and make timely reports to the public about elevated levels of fecal bacteria. Oregon state organizations participating in this program are the Oregon Public Health Division, Department of Environmental Quality and Parks and Recreation Department."