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JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Main Conference Room
Jefferson County Public Health
2:30—4:30 PM
AGENDA
I. Approval of Agenda
H. Approval of Minutes of May 18, 2006 Board of Health Meeting
III. Public Comments
IV. Old Business and Informational Items
1. Drinking Water Week Nominations
V. New Business
1. Areas of Threatened Shellfish Closures—Jefferson County
2. Cyanobacteria Bloom in Lake Anderson—Human and Animal Health
Impacts
3. Update—Joint Select Committee on Public Health Financing
VI. Activity Update
VH. Agenda Planning
VIII. Next Scheduled Meeting: July 20, 2006
2:30PM—4:30 PM
Main Conference Room
Jefferson County Public Health
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JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH tt.4
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-4 Thursday, May 18, 2006
Board Members: Staff Members:
David Sullivan, Chairman—County Commissioner District#2 Jean Baldwin, Public Health Services Director
Patrick M. Rodgers, Vice Chairman—County Commissioner Julia Dans kin,Nursing Services Director
District#3 Thomas Locke,MD, Health Officer
Phil Johnson— Count'Commissioner District#1 Mike McNickle,Environmental Health&Natural
Jill Buhler—Hospital Commissioner District#2 Resources Director
Geoff Masci—Port Townsend City Council
Sheila Westerman—Citiven at Large(City)
Roberta Frissell— Citiven at Large(County)
Chair David Sullivan called the meeting to order at 2:30 pm on May 18, 2006 in the
conference room of Jefferson County Public Health. All Board Members were present,
with the exception of Commissioner Rodgers. All staff members were present. There
was a quorum.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
• Chair Sullivan moved to approve the agenda with minor changes in the order of the
agenda items. Member Westerman seconded the motion,which carried by a
unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Westerman moved to approve the minutes. Board Member Frissell
seconded the motion,which carried by a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Sullivan called on the public for comments.
Jennifer Taylor described the merits of"Virtual VA Clinics" to the Board. She explained
the Olympic Medical Center is trying to improve access to health care services for
veterans on the Olympic Peninsula. She circulated a petition for signatures. The idea
would be to utilize the existing providers and facilities at Jefferson Healthcare, thus
eliminating the need for another building.
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OLD BUSINESS
Amend Ordinance 03-0505-97, Section 8.00.080 (Rules and Records of Proceedings) •
BOH meetings
There was a discussion regarding the amendment to the ordinance to remove the
requirement that"at least two Jefferson County Commissioners" be present in order for a
meeting to be conducted. Concerns were raised about budget related issues and passing
ordinances. The proposed change would allow a quorum of the Board to be formed if
four members were present.
Discrepancies between the bylaws, ordinance, and the public hearing protocols were
discussed. Jean Baldwin will review these documents and make recommendations for
changes.
Member Westerman made a motion to change the bylaws to delete the words "at
least two Jefferson County commissioners be present" and to make the verbiage
between the ordinance and the bylaws consistent. Board Member Buhler seconded
the motion. The motion carried with 3 votes in favor and 2 opposed.
WIC Budget Letter
Julia Danskin gave an update stating the Federal budget is still in negotiation and thanked
everyone who supported the letter.
Onsite Program Scheduled Actions
Mike McNickle explained that in the past two years septic applications have increased by
35% requiring hiring of an additional onsite technician. He announced Daniel
Nidzgorski had been hired as the new technician. Daniel will be responsible for taking
all phone calls regarding on-site questions. This will allow the sanitarians more field
time and time to process applications. Beginning July 1st, all onsite applications will be
coming through the EH office. The designers will be educated on completing
applications. This will help prevent incomplete applications and speed up the processing
time. The technician will be available daily to help customers. On June 1st, Alan Gardner
will be handling all new septic applications, enabling other sanitarians to work on
improving processing time. The goal is to complete applications within 30 days.
Mike is currently performing desk audits with EH staff in order to review work flow and
problem areas with in EH.
NEW BUSINESS
EnviroStars Award
Jasmine Fry gave an update regarding the Green Business and the EnviroStars Programs.
Two new businesses have been named EnviroStars, making a total of 8 in Jefferson
County. She discussed ways to keep the programs alive and how to keep the list
growing. Jasmine demonstrated and handed out samples of items that are made out of
recycled material. A BOH member suggested it would be beneficial to have the Port
Townsend Leader involved in this program.
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Expanded Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment and Therapeutic Court
Funds 1/10 of 1% sales tax.
• Jean Baldwin stated that the BOH was one of the groups being asked to review the plan.
John Fischbach briefed the board on the program and discussed the break down of the
funding and how it will be distributed.
Laurie Strong presented a program to the county board called "Co-Occurring Disorder
Integrated Treatment Program (CODIT)". The program uses an evidence based,best
practice incorporating recovery-based philosophy. This is to address treatment of mental
and substance abuse disorders in a more effective manner, improving outcomes and
reducing costs to society. The ultimate goal of this program is to increase the
functionality of clients with co-occurring disorders.
Hood Canal Study RE: Onsite Sewage
Dr. Locke and Mike spent a day in Olympia with the group of scientists designing the
Hood Canal Study looking at septic system impacts. Funding is very limited and studies
of existing septic systems will need to be done to get accurate data. Mike explained the
focus has been onsite systems and their impact on Hood Canal water quality, which needs
to be broadened to look at the whole ecological system.
Irondale Residents' Letter of Concern
There was a discussion in regards to the letter received about an alleged Meth lab. Mike
explained we are doing our best to resolve the issue and the police department is actively
involved.
Agenda Planning
Jean Baldwin informed the Board she has been appointed to the Governors Meth Task
Force and there are only two local goverment people there. She stressed that she would
be the voice for Jefferson County and other small rural counties.
Shiela Westerman asked to be excused from the next meeting.
Chair Sullivan adjourned meeting at 4:14 pm.
Next Board of Health meeting is June 15, 2006.
JEFERSSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
David Sullivan, Chairman Jill Buhler, Member
Excused
Patrick M. Rodgers, Vice Chair Sheila Westerman, Member
• Roberta Frissell, Member Phil Johnson, Member
Excused
Geoff Masci, Member
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Informational
.agenda Item # IV., 1
Drinking "Water
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
OFFICE OF DRINKING WATER
PO Box 47822.Olympia, Washington 98504-7822
Tel: 360-236-3100 • Fax:360-236-2252 • TDD Relay Service: 1-800-833-6388
May 5, 2006 RECEIVED
JUN 07 2006
Commissioners Jefferson Country
Public Utility District#1 of Jefferson County Public Health
PO Box 929
Port Hadlock, Washington 98339
Re: Drinking Water Week Nominations
Dear Commissioners:
Each year,we celebrate national Drinking Water Week by selecting and honoring
purveyors and professionals who exemplify the highest values of customer service and
• public health protection in the field of drinking water. In 2006, members of the drinking
water community and Office of Drinking Water(ODW) staff made nominations.
Categories include Going Above and Beyond.
You were nominated in this category by ODW southwest regional office staff. They are
very appreciative of your efforts in the drinking water profession, including making the
following remarks to the selection committee:
Jefferson County Public Utility District #1 (JPUD) took the leadership role in forming
a new water system in Quilcene...The regional office has been trying to find a solution
for failing wells for quite a while...JPUD is also taking the initiative to protect public
health at Marrowstone Island. This area is plagued with sea water intrusion into
drinking water wells. The PUD has taken on the task of providing clean and reliable
drinking water to this area by proposing a new public water system...JPUD also is
currently reviewing the feasibility of providing service in the Seal Rock area, which
has over the years experienced failed water tests and water outages...JPUD has been
a proactive partner to ODW in looking for ways in their Jefferson County communities
to find solutions to public health problems. They have not been afraid of dealing with
water rights issues or community concerns when trying to work to successful
conclusions.
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Public Health —Always Working for a Safer and Healthier Washington
Public Utility District#1 of Jefferson County
May 19, 2006
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While the selection committee chose another purveyor nominated in this category, I want
to congratulate you for aLdetia in protecting the health of your customers and /
Washington communities by providing safe and reliable drinking water.
Sincerely,
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Denise Addotta Clifford
Director
cc: James Parker, JPUD
Jefferson County Public Health
Denise Lahmann, ODW
Simon Tung, ODW
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.Agenda Item # 'V., 2
Cyanobacteria Bloom in
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June 15, 2006
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Anderson Lake Closed for Toxic Algae Testing
OLYMPIA - June 5, 2006 - The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and
Jefferson County Public Health have closed Anderson Lake State Park and posted signs warning
people to keep themselves and their animals out of Anderson Lake, after the severe illness of
one dog and the death of two others that apparently drank water from the lake during the past
week.
Jefferson County Public Health officials today (6/5/06) are conducting tests for suspected toxic
algae in the lake eight miles south of Port Townsend. After apparently drinking water in the lake
on Saturday, two large pet dogs went into seizures. One died, while the other slipped into a
coma and, since then, reportedly has recovered. A week before, on Memorial Day weekend,
another large dog died after apparently swimming in the lake. An animal control official made
the connection and alerted park staff when the second incident occurred this past weekend.
Public Health Department officials started investigation early this morning.
After they were alerted, park staff and volunteers closed the park and posted signs around the
lake warning people away and informing them to keep animals away. Resident staff and park
hosts are aggressively monitoring the area to ensure visitors do not enter the park and venture
• near the lake through the main gate or trails. The park will be closed until further notice.
Jefferson County Department of Health officials early Monday added further closure signs at the
park entrance to warn people of the danger, while they seek conclusive evidence on the pets'
cause of death. A Jefferson County public health official was investigating the possibility of
conducting autopsies while waiting for water quality and algae speciation results. Certain
species of algae can be toxic when ingested.
For more information, contact Jefferson County Public Health at 360-385-9444.
Mike McNickle, MPA, RS
Environmental Health/Natural Resources Director
Jefferson County Public Health
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone: (360) 385-9444
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Lab Results Show Toxic Blue/Green Algae Species
are Present in Anderson Lake
Port Townsend, WA - June 6, 2006 - Yesterday, Jefferson County Public Health collected
and submitted water quality/algae samples from Anderson Lake to a lab in Tacoma to
determine the possible cause of the death of two dogs and illness in another over the past two
weeks. The lab reported today that three major species of blue/green algae (Anabaena,
Microcystis and Aphanizomenon) are present in the lake. Toxicity tests will be reported by
tomorrow afternoon.
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Health Care Provider Alert
June 8, 2006
To: Jefferson County Health Care Providers
From: Tom Locke, MD, MPH, Jefferson County Health Officer
High concentrations of Cyanobacteria have been detected in Anderson Lake. Tests were performed
after 2 dogs ingesting lake water died and a third went into a coma. Preliminary tests have shown
cyanobacterial counts of 1.5 million cells/ml. The World Health Organization has determined that a
"moderate probability of adverse health effects" exists with counts over 200,000 cells/ml and a high risk
exists when bacterial scums are present in bathing areas.
Anderson Lake has been closed and advisories have been posted regarding recreational swimming,
fishing, and fish consumption. Tests of toxin levels present in Anderson Lake are pending. Other public
lakes in Jefferson County have been sampled.
Cyanobacteria are in a large family of photosynthetic bacteria capable of producing multiple toxins. They
are commonly (and inaccurately) referred to a"blue green algae". Both Anabaena and Microcystis
• cyanobacteria have been detected in Anderson Lake. Anabaena species can produce a neurotoxin that
can cause muscle cramps, twitching, paralysis, cardiac or respiratory failure, and death in animals.
Microcystis species can produce a hepatotoxin that can cause nausea, vomiting, and acute liver failure.
Both toxins are heat stable and are not inactivated by boiling or most filtration technologies. Blooms of
toxic cyanobacteria occur at unpredictable intervals in warm weather.
Human illness associated with cyanobacteria is rare. Contaminated water usually has a visible scum layer
and is foul tasting. Dogs and livestock are especially susceptible to fatal ingestions of contaminated
water. Human exposure most often occurs through skin contact, inhalation of water splashes, or ingestion
of contaminated water. The risk of cyanobacterial toxin exposure through consumption of fish is
controversial. The toxin can be present in the internal organs (especially the liver) of fish or on the fish
skin and the toxin can be detected in the flesh of fish in heavily contaminated waters.
Jefferson County Public Health has received multiple reports of self-limited diarrheal illness following
consumption of fish recently caught from Anderson Lake. No specific test for cyanotoxin exposure is
available and diagnosis is by exclusion. Treatment is supportive. Patients with Lake Anderson fish
consumption histories and presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms should be evaluated for other causes
of illness. For those with persistent symptoms, evaluation of liver function is advised.
For further information go to http://www.cdc.gov/hab/cyanobacteria/facts.htm
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Facts about Cyanobacteria (Blue-green Algae)
and cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms
(CyanoHABs)
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) •
Cyanobacteria are bacteria that grow in water and are photosynthetic (use sunlight to create
food and support life). Cyanobacteria live in terrestrial,fresh,brackish,or marine water.They
usually are too small to be seen, but sometimes can form visible colonies. Cyanobacteria have
been found among the oldest fossils on earth and are one of the largest groups of bacteria.
Cyanobacteria have been linked to human and animal illnesses around the world, including
North and South America,Africa,Australia,Europe, Scandinavia,and China.
Cyanobacteria) blooms and how they form
Cyanobacteria) blooms occur when algae that are normally present grow exuberantly. Within
a few days,a bloom cancause clear water to become cloudy.The blooms usually float to the
surface and can be many inches thick, especially near the shoreline. cyanobacterial blooms can
form in warm, slow-moving waters that are rich in nutrients such as fertilizer runoff or septic
tank overflows. Blooms can occur at any time, but most often occur in late summer or early fall.
They can occur in marine,estuarine,and fresh waters, but the blooms of greatest concern are the
ones that occur in fresh water, such as drinking water reservoirs or recreational waters.
What a cyanobacteria) bloom looks like
Some cyanobacterial blooms can look like foam, scum,or mats on the surface of fresh water
lakes and ponds.The blooms can be blue, bright green, brown, or red and may look like paint
floating on the water. Some blooms may not affect the appearance of the water.As algae in a
cyanobacterial bloom die, the water may smell bad.
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(CyanoHABs) Cyanotoxins are a diverse group of chemical
CyanoHABs are algae blooms that threaten substances that are categorized by their
people, animals, or the environment.They are specific toxic effects as follows:
dangerous for many reasons: • Neurotoxins affect the nervous system.
• Dense CyanoHABs can block sunlight and a Anatoxin-a
use up all the oxygen in the water,killing a Anatoxin-a(s)
other plants and animals. o Saxitoxin
• Some cyanobacteria that can form ° Neosaxitoxin
CyanoHABs produce toxins that are among • Hepatotoxins affect the liver.
the most powerful natural poisons known. ° Microcystins
These toxins have no known antidotes. a Nodularins
• CyanoHABs can make people, their pets, ° Cylindrospermopsin
and other animals sick. Often, the first sign • Tumor promoters are chemicals that can
that an HAB exists is a sick dog that has increase tumor growth.
been swimming in an algae-filled pond. o Microcystins
• Children are at higher risk than adults for • Lipopolysaccharides are chemicals that can
illness from CyanoHABs because they affect the gastrointestinal system.
weigh less and can get a relatively larger
dose of toxin. See the table below for a list of cyanotoxins
and their specific toxic mechanisms,their
• effects,the symptoms they cause, and
Other effects of fresh-water treatments for poisoning.
CyanoHABs
• CyanoHABs can make drinking water smell
and taste bad. How you could be exposed to
• They can make recreational areas unpleasant. CyanoHABs and cyanotoxins
• Drinking water that comes from a lake or
Species of cyanobacteria that reservoir with a CyanoHAB.
form CyanoHABs in fresh water • Drinking untreated water.
• Microcystis aeruginosa • Engaging in recreational activities in waters
• Anabaena circinalis with CyanoHABs.
• Anabaena flos-aquae • Inhaling aerosols from water-related
• Aphanizornenon flos aquae activities such as jet-skiing or boating.
• Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii • Inhaling aerosols when watering lawns,
irrigating golf-courses,etc.with pond water.
• Using cyanobacteria-based dietary
,, supplements that are contaminated with
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can get from exposure to CyanoHABs and your pets from exposure to
• Getting it on the skin may give people a CyanoHABs
rash,hives,or skin blisters(especially on • Don't swim,water ski,or boat in areas where
the lips and under swimsuits). the water is discolored or where you see
• Inhaling water droplets from irrigation foam,scum,or mats of algae on the water.
or water-related recreational activities can • If you do swim in water that might have a
cause runny eyes and nose,a sore throat, CyanoHAB, rinse off with fresh water as
asthma-like symptoms,or allergic reactions. soon as possible.
• Swallowing water that has cyanobacterial • Don't let pets or livestock swim in or drink
toxins in it can cause from areas where the water is discolored or
• Acute, severe gastroenteritis(including where you see foam, scum, or mats of algae
diarrhea and vomiting). on the water.
o Liver toxicity(i.e., increased serum • If pets(especially dogs) swim in scummy
levels of liver enzymes). Symptoms water,rinse them off immediately—do not let
of liver poisoning may takes hours or them lick the algae(and toxins)off their fur.
days to show up in people or animals. • Don't irrigate lawns or golf courses with
Symptoms include abdominal pain, pond water that looks scummy or smells bad.
diarrhea,and vomiting. • Report any"musty" smell or taste in your
• Kidney toxicity. drinking water to your local water utility.
• Neurotoxicity.These symptoms can • Respect any water-body closures announced
appear within 15 to 20 minutes after by local public health authorities. .
exposure. In dogs, the neurotoxins can
cause salivation and other neurologic
symptoms,including weakness, How to treat people or animals
staggering,difficulty breathing, that have been exposed to
convulsions,and death. People may cyanobacterial toxins
have numb lips, tingling fingers and • Get medical treatment right away if you
toes,or they may feel dizzy. think you,your pet,or your livestock might
have been poisoned by cyanobacterial toxins.
• Remove people from exposure and give
Testing for cyanobacterial toxins them supportive treatment.
• Most of the toxins require specialized
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of CyanoHABs require regulation under the Safe Drinking
• Reduce nutrient loading of local ponds and Water Act.Algae that can be harmful are on
lakes by using only the recommended amounts this list.
of fertilizers and pesticides on your yard.
• Properly maintain your household septic International
system. State of Queensland Australia
• Maintain a buffer of natural vegetation HAB site
around ponds and lakes to filter incom- http://www.nrm.gld.gov.au/water/blue_greenl
ing water. index.html
This site describes the state's plans and
procedures for agency responding to HABs.
How to get more information about
cyanobacteria: World Health Organization
Water Site
Federal http://www.who.int/topics/water/en/
Centers for Disease Control and This site provides links to drinking and
Prevention (CDC) recreational water quality, including the
Harmful Algal Blooms(HABs)site impacts of cyanobacteria and cyanobacterial
http://www.cdc.gov/habs toxins.
This site defines HABs; describes CDC's
• HABs-related activities; and provides links to States
data, publications, and other HABs resources. North Carolina Department of Health and
Human Services
Cyanobacteria site Occupational and Environmental
http://www.cdc.gov/hab/cyanobacteria/ Epidemiology program,HABs Site
This site defines cyanobacteria; describes http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/hab/
CDC's cyanobacteria-related activities;and This site gives an overview of North
provides links to data, publications,and other Carolina's HAB program and provides links
cyanobacteria resources. to the state's HAB-related surveillance,
Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) research, and education activities.
Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate
List Site
http.://www.epa.gov/safewater/ccl/cclfs.html
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signs and symptoms of poisoning, and therapy
Toxin Acute Effect Signs and Symptoms Therapy
Anatoxin-a Neurotoxicity Humans:not documented. Supportive care.
Animals:progression of muscle fasciculations, Respiratory support
decreased movement,abdominal breathing, may allow time for
cyanosis,convulsions,death. detoxification and
Birds:opisthotonos("s"-shaped neck). respiratory recovery.
Anatoxin-a(s) Neurotoxicity Humans:not documented. Supportive care.
Pigs:hypersalivation,mucoid nasal
discharge,tremors,fasciculations,ataxia,
diarrhea,recumbency.
Ducks:regurgitation,paresis,opisthotonos,
clonic seizures.
Mice:lacrimation,hypersalivation,urination,
defecation,death from respiratory arrest.
Rats:red-pigmented ears.
Cylindrospermopsin Hepatotoxicity,renal ' Humans:enlarged liver,malaise,anorexia, Supportive care.
toxicity,chromosome vomiting,headache.
breakage,aneuploidy Mice:huddling,anorexia,slight diarrhea, •
gasping respiration.
Microcystins Hepatotoxicity Humans:elevated gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase. Humans:powdered
Humans,mice:elevated alanine aminotransferase. charcoal,supportive
Rats:embryo lethality,teratogenicity. care.
Mammals:weakness,reluctance to move, Animals:
anorexia,pallor of extremities and mucous cholestyramine.
membranes,mental derangement,survivors
may be photosensitized.
Nodularity Hepatotoxicity Humans:Skin and eye irritation from Supportive care.
skin contact.
Experimental systems:inhibition of protein
phosphatases,tumor-promoter.
Saxitoxin, Neurotoxicity Humans:paresthesia and numbness of lips Activated charcoal,
neosaxitoxin and mouth within 1/2 to 3 hours after exposure, artificial respiration.
extending to face,neck,extremities;motor Supportive care.
weakness;incoordin-ation;respiratory and
muscular paralysis.
Animals:incoordination,death by
respiratory failure.
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Carmichael WW, Beasley V, Bunner DL, Eloff JN,Falconer IR, Gorham PR, et al. Naming of
cyclic heptapeptide toxins of cyanobacteria(blue-green algae).Toxicon. 1988;26:971-3.
Carmichael,WW, Falconer IR. Diseases related to freshwater blue-green algal toxins,and
control measures. P. 187-209. In: Falconer I R(ed.).Algal Toxins in Seafood and Drinking
Water. London:Academic Press. 1993: pp187-209.
Dahlem AM, Hassan AS, Swanson SP, Carmichael WW, Beasley VR.A model system for
studying the bioavailability of intestinally administered microcystin-LR,a hepatotoxic peptide
from the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa. Pharmacol.Toxicol. 1989;64:177-81.
Falconer, IR, Beresford AM,Runnegar MT. 1983. Evidence of liver damage by toxin from a
bloom of blue-green algae,Microcystis aeruginosa. Med J Aust. 1983;1: 511-4.
Hawkins PR, Chandrasena NR,Jones GJ,Humpage AR,Falconer IR. Isolation and toxicity of
Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii from an ornamental lake.Toxicon. 1997;35:341-346.
Humpage A R, Hardy SJ,Moore EJ, Froscio SM,Falconer IR. Microcystins (cyanobacterial
toxins) in drinking water enhance the growth of aberrant crypt foci in the mouse colon.J Toxicol
Environ Health,Part A. 2000;61:155-65.
Kirpenko YA, Sirenko LA,KirpenkoNI. Some aspects concerning remote after-effects of
blue-green algal toxin impact on warm-blooded animals. In: Carmichael WW(ed.).The Water
Environment,Algal Toxins and Health. New York: Plenum, 1981: pp257-69.
Soong F S, Maynard E,Kirke K,Luke C. Illness associated with blue-green algae. Med J Aust.
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Turner PC, Gammie AJ,Hollinrake K, Codd GA(1990). Pneumonia associated with contact with
cyanobacteria. Br Med J. 1990;300:1/10-1.
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Committee on Public
Hearth financing
June 15, 2006
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• Joint Select Committee on Public Health Financing Meets
The Joint Select Committee on Public Health Financing met on May 25th to hear from
local public health officials about what isn't being done in public health or isn't being
done adequately and what those priority activities would cost. The Committee had asked
public health officials to answer the following questions:
• What important public health needs are you unable to meet?
• How much would it cost to meet them?
• How would those investments protect or improve the public's health? And, how
will we know if the investments are effective.
In response, public health officials from across the state participated in outlining,
prioritizing and estimating costs of addressing public health problems statewide. They
were asked to prioritize the unmet needs in three tiers of possible additional funding: $50
million, $100 million, and $200 million.
The greatest unmet needs are for workers and information tools that would help to stop
the spread of communicable disease, reduce the growing impact of chronic disease, and
help support at-risk families and teens to avoid problems. Protecting food, water and air
are basic responsibilities that cannot be neglected. And, helping people get the critical
health services they need will help them live healthier lives.
The result of the work produced by the public health officials is a document entitled:
• "Creating a Stronger Public Health System: Statewide Priorities for Action" and it was
presented to the Joint Select Committee on Pubiic Health Financing at the May 25th
hearing. Present at the hearing were Rep.Shay Schual-Berke, Chair; Sen. Pat
Thibaudeau, Vice-Chair; Rep. Richard Curtis, Rep. Jim Moeller, Sen. Dale Brandland,
and Sen. Rosa Franklin. The presentation and the questions and discussions took about 2
and V2 hours.
The next portion of the hearing involved legislative staff presenting funding sources ideas
to the Committee. Those sources included both local and state tax options; some new or
additional taxes, and possible removal of some tax exemptions. With each source, staff
identified the impact and the nexus to public health. The Committee members asked
questions, but the presentation was for information at this juncture.
Finally, local elected officials were invited to respond to both the priorities laid out by the
public health officials and the revenue sources presented by legislative staff. Excellent
testimony was provided by WSAC President and Garfield County Commissioner Dean
Burton, Stevens County Commissioner Malcolm Friedman, King County Executive Ron
Sims, and WSAC Assistant Executive Director and former Lewis County Commissioner
Eric Johnson. Questions and discussion followed the presentations.
At the end of the hearing, Chair Shay Schual-Berke summed up what she believed to be
the status to date and she asked for and got agreement from the other legislators present:
• • The case has been made that public health is essential and is in need of enhanced,
stable and secure funding..
• The priorities identified by the public health officials may not exactly match the
priorities of local elected officials, but they recognize that priorities will be
slightly different from community to community. It is important to note that the
priorities presented by both the public health officials and the local elected
officials fit the six broad categories of prioritization:
o We've got to invest in families and kids starting early in people's lives.
o We need to stop communicable diseases before they spread by following
up on every disease report and reaching out to people at high risk.
o We must reduce the impact of chronic diseases because they are the
greatest driver of health care costs—and the greatest threat to health for
the next generation.
o We need safe drinking water, safe food and safe air—everywhere in the
state.
o Information about our health is the key to change.
o People need health care services— and often need help to find them.
• Further discussion is needed around what is the appropriate state investment and
what is the appropriate local investment and for what those investments are made.
• Further work is needed to identify a source or sources of revenue
EHCR 4410 which created the Joint Select Committee calls for a report from the
Committee to be prepared by July 2006. In order to accommodate an additional meeting
in July, the report will not be completed until the end of July.
The next hearing of the Joint Select Committee on Public Health Financing is scheduled •
for June 20, 2006 at the Duwamish Training Center at South Seattle Community College
beginning at 1 pm. The agenda is still to be developed.
•
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Board of Health
.�vledia Report
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June 15, 2006
•
• Jefferson County Health and Human Services
MAY — JUNE 2006
NEWS ARTICLES
1. `Local youths don't use safety aids"
PT Leader, May 17, 2006
2. "Needle swaps rise among meth users"
Peninsula Daily News,May 18, 2006
3. "Jefferson readies for West Nile virus"
Peninsula Daily News, May 21, 2006
4. "Port Hadlock man's jalopies draw county ire"
Peninsula Daily News,May 24, 2006
5. "Could bird flu fly in?" (2 pages)
PT Leader, May 24, 2006
6. "Beaches closed due to sewage contamination"
. Press Release from Clallam County HHS,May 23, 2006
7. "PA fixes sewer line"
Peninsula Daily News, May 25, 2006
8. "Chlorine is spill's biggest health threat"
Peninsula Daily News,May 25, 2006
9. "New listings sought for Jeffco Youth Yellow Pages project"
Peninsula Daily News,May 26, 2006
10. "Ruling backs permit for Marrowstone water" (2 pages)
Peninsula Daily News, June 4, 2006
11. "Poisonous algae closes state park"(2 pages)
Peninsula Daily News, June 6, 2006
12. "Toxic algae may have killed 2 dogs at lake"
Kitsap Sun, June 6, 2006
13. "Tests confirm toxicity"
Peninsula Daily News, June 7, 2006
14. "Deadly if swallowed"(2 pages)
• PT Leader, June 7, 2006
15. "Anderson Lake fish bring human illness"
Peninsula Daily News,June 8, 2006
Local youths don't use safety aids
• By Janet Huck respondents were, the less in six county 10-graders did
Leader Staff Writer often they used a life vest. not wear one, and about one in
About one in eight Jefferson five 12'h-graders.
About one in two Jefferson County eighth-grade students "We are giving our youths
County students in eighth, said they never wore a life the wrong message about safe-
10`h and 12`h grades reported vest in a small boat.About one ty," said Baldwin.
on the Healthy Youth Survey
that they never or rarely wore
a helmet when riding a bicy-
cle.
"A head injury for a kid
falling off the bicycle has life-
long implications," said Jean
Baldwin, director of Jefferson
County Public Health, whose
son walked away from a moun-
tain bike wreck with only a
mild concussion because of
his helmet. "It broke in four
places, but he didn't suffer any
long-term problems."
The Healthy Youth Survey
was given in fall 2004 to stu-
dents in grades 8, 10 and 12 in
Quilcene, Chimacum and Port
• Townsend. It covered lifestyle
issues as well as alcohol and
drug use. The next survey is
scheduled for fall 2006.
Baldwin and other public
health nurses were also con-
cerned about the infrequent
use of life vests by local stu-
dents on the water. P-rt, ` �
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often they wore a life vest
when they were in a small 5-(7
craft such as a canoe, raft
or motorboat. The older the
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Jefferson readies for West Nile virus
PENINSULA DAILY NEWS to carry West Nile virus were signs of illness. sures include:
PORT TOWNSEND _ detected in several locations The virus can occasionally • Wearing long sleeves and
With the arrival of warmer through eastern Jefferson cause severe illness; the most full-length pants in the out-
weather and mosquitoes Jef- County severe illnesses include high doors when mosquitoes are
ferson County Public Health is Our ongoing monitoring fever and inflammation of the active and using effective bug
program helps us inform the brain. The risk of serious ill- repellents;
gearing up to conduct environ- public about the migration of ness and death from infection ■ Eliminating
mental monitoring for the West Nile virus," said Mike potential
West Nile virus. is highest in .people over age mosquito breeding habitat
McNickle, environmental 50around the home such as con-
Starting June 1, Jefferson health director.
County Public Health will be "Although our monitoring The best way to reduce the tainer that may catch and hold
conducting mosquito surveil- did not detect West Nile virus chances of West Nile virus water.
lance throughout Jefferson in any of our samples last year, infection is to avoid mosquito For more information call
County to help identify the it did result in identifying sev- bites. Personal protective mea McNickle at 360-385-9444.
species of mosquito present in eral species of mosquitoes
Jefferson County, as well as known to carry the virus.
sampling for the West Nile "We will continue to conuct
virus• mosquito surveillance
West Nile virus was not throughout 2006 and beyond."
detected in any mosquitoes West Nile virus is spread to
collected in 2005. birds, horses, and humans by
However, several species of infected mosquitoes.Most peo-
mosquitoes identified during ple who are bitten by an
0 the monitoring effort known infected mosquito do not show
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Some of the more than 250 junk vehicles on these five acres =
near Chimacum Creek has brought owner Mike Anderson trouble a)0 v ,. o r
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BY EVAN CAEL `- ., when Mark Nelson, county endiron- II NMI w o o > ,. a� p °b a, •
PENINSULA DAILY NEWS mental health specialist, tested the ID
osoil pollutants, the r~ °' a, m CO o °;HADLOCK—WhMe site failedthree out oo .o 5 a,a! , , ° a'O U
acres strewn with more than 240 `Visible violator' MN Q'N o l'` G " 8 ° ai a b > "
junk cars, he sees a livelihood. w °y .� 2 o
When Jefferson County Public "Mr. Anderson was a large, very ,.G a o a) 3.__,a).0•= d c 2 m °: S
• Health employees look at the prop- visible violator of the ordinance," E-, kl g a8i z d o.;c.n:b z s a, y
erty, they see an environmental haz- said Nelson, in charge of investigat- .o �of� -o a v E, ° o 0 3
and and an illegal operation. ing junk car ordinance violators.
Since the county adopted its more "But we're all about voluntary
stringent rules against the pile-up of compliance. In order to do that,you
non-working vehicles on private have to give them time."
property earlier this year - which With the failed tests,the county is
met with contention leading up to its required to conduct further tests to
adoption — residents who keep discover the extent at which the site
more than three junkerson their has been polluted.
property are now breaking a Jeffer- Another factor is that the prop
son bounty law, erty is on the edge of Chimacum
Creek, although water tests were
This law,commonly known as the conducted and didn't show signs of C pr)
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"junk car" ordinance, means Ander- pollutants from hazardous materials
son, 47, has been given six months stemming from the junk cars.
by the county Environmental Chimacum Creek,however,is thelb
Health Department to remove every site of hundreds of thousands of
vehicle, as well as heaps of scrap state, federal and county dollars
metal. spent on salmon restoration, most
If not, he could be hit with Finan- recently at the creek's mouth a
cial repercussions. south end of Port Townsend Bay.
Since 1970, Anderson has been
gathering cars to garner parts for TURN TO JAiOPrES/A9
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May 24, 2006
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a, f, p �a appeared in Asia and now is found in
Peggy Ann Bierbaum's flock of 15 chickens lives in a luxurious coop and delivers a 50 countries around the world, possibly
dozen of more organic eggs a day. - Photes bylt1i?et Huck- See BIRDS,Page 12
Public health specialists are The Bierbaums have no
concerned the H5N1 virus could ponds or standing water that
mutate or change into a form could attract infected migratory
that could spread from person wildfowl.
to person. Small poultry producers or
• But that hasn't happened yet. owners can take basic precau- .
SIt is, however, highly lethal tions by restricting access to their
to chickens. If Jefferson County birds with fencing and keeping
residents'raisechickens or even the coop clean by not track-
Continued from Page 1 " ornamental birds, they should ing dirt — and possibly disease
infecting the migratory birds that pay attention to prevention — inside. Some chicken owners
fly the West Coast in late sum- methods and precautions, said keep clean clothes in a pail by
mer.The U.S.Department of the Locke. the entrance and disinfect their
Interior and USDA aid closely Backyard or small farm chick- shoes,reported a USDA website.
monitoring wild migratory birds en owners are at the most risk, Some flock owners even clean
in Alaska to give the lower 48 Locke said. The large commer- their vehicle tires.USDA experts
states early warning, cial chicken growers know how also recommend that bird own-
"My advice is no one needs to isolate their millions of chick- ers quarantine birds taken to a
to panic," said Jefferson County ens from the virus,in massive fair or exhibition for two weeks
Public Health physician Tom indoor containment reas, some- before reintroducing them to the
Locke, thing they do routinely to prevent rest of the flock.
"There hasn't been any the spread of common viruses.; But most importantly, the
indication that the avian flu However,backyard owners,who USDA said backyard and small
has arrived in Alaska," added aren't plagued by those viruses, farm chicken owners should
Katherine Baril, director of aren't accustomed to taking those know the signs of disease.
Washington State University rigorous precautions. Chicken's wattles and legs
Extension in Jefferson County, begin turning an eerie purple.
which supports local farmers What to do The birds start sneezing and
with programs and continuing "If the virus arrives in coughing, exhibit a profound
education."We aren't on a major Washington, backyard chicken lack of energy, and nearly quit
flyway, so we aren't worried at owners will have to protect them eating. Finally their wings droop
this point." from intermixing with migratory and their head and wings twist
ducks that might land in a near- awkwardly until they become •
Backyard flocks by pond and defecate, which is completely paralyzed and die.
Though the avian flu moves how the disease is often spread," The USDA maintains a bank
quickly from bird to bird (one Locke noted. of about 40`million'available
gram of contaminated manure bird vaccine doses and is devel-
can contain enough virus to oping another 70 million.
infect one million birds, accord- Prevent disease Some Port Townsend chick-
ing to the USDA), it isn't any- en owners are already worried
where as efficient in moving ' Keep your distance by
restrictin access to that neighbors might spook and
from birds to humans. There g your - demand the Port Townsend City
have been no documented cases birtls whh a fence. Council evict their pets if the
of a human contracting the dis- •Keep the coop clean by not avian flu arrives in Washington.
ease from wild birds, accordingtracking in dirt and disease.
Only two of six chicken owners
to the USDA. Keep clean clothes In a pail
by the entrance, and clean inside the city limits returned
Of the 205 people who have phone calls to The Leader. A
contracted the disease from and disinfect shoes, . . local group suggested doing a
domesticated chickens or tur- ''Don't haul disease home on chicken poop tour, much like a
keys, 113 have died, accord- tires thatcan harbor germs,
highly successful tour in Seattle,
ing to the Centers for Disease or borrow equipment,tools but it was canceled when none
Control website. Unlike the cold or poultry supplies from of the coop owners were willing
virus that can infect a person by neighbors.If you take some
birds to a fair or exhibition, to sign up.
entering the eyes, nose or throat, "Chicken owners are get-
the H5N1 virus has to be inhaled upon returning keep those ting secretive," said one Port
deeply into the lungs to infect a birds`separated from the Townsend chicken owner who
person, said Locke. rest of your flock for two
weeks to insure theydidn't
didn't want to give her name so
"People become infected if her neighbors wouldn't know
they are living in close proxim- pick up any disease. she raised chickens."We're wor-
ity to the infected feces that •Know the warning signs of ried the city that would enforce40
dried and became dust that was infectious bird diseases. bicycle helmet use would ban
inhaled,"explained Locke. •,Report sick birds at 866 our chickens in city limits with
536-7593.
Source U.S. Deportment of new zoning regulations."
Agriculture
• „moo,
of Clallam County Department of
•
* • Health and Human Services
"IN Environmental Health Services 223 East 441 Street Suite#14•Pod Angeles,WA 98362-301
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Tel 360417-2328•Fax 360-417-2583
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT INFO:
May 23,2006 Andy Brastad, Manager
2:00 pm, Clallam County Environmental Health
360-417-2415
BEACHES CLOSED DUE TO SEVVAGE CONTAMINATION
Since Monday a ruptured City of Port Angeles sewer line near the Valley Creek Estuary
• is allowing untreated sewage to spill into Port Angeles Harbor. At this point the volume
though not known is significant. The City Public Works Dept. estimates 3-4 million
gallons per day is entering the bay. The City expects to have the system repaired by
the evening of Wednesday May 24th,
The Washington State Department of Health has issued a shellfish closure until further
notice for the areas including the East Straits from Crescent Bay to the west end of
Dungeness Spit(not including the Spit)due to an ongoing raw sewage discharge from
the city of Port Angeles.
The Clallam County Health Officer has closed beaches to avoid swimming,wading or
harvesting shellfish from Crescent Beach to Dungeness Spit. Pets should be restrained
from entering the marine water as well. The affected beaches have been posted with
closure signs and will remain closed until the sewage line is repaired and water quality
testing confirms that the water is safe for human contact.
City residents are urged to reduce their water use until the sewer is repaired.
Updates on the sewer line break are posted on the city's Web site, www.cityofpa.us.
For more information about this health alert contact Clallam County Environmental
Health at 360-417-2328.
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CONTINUED FROM Al The shoreline permit clears from a PUD-built water tank Dorgan argued that rather
the way for a county condi- at Fort Flagler State Park to than fighting the construction
"Currently there is not a
contamination problemwith tional use permit for the Mar- Fort Gate Road and Reef Road. permits, "it's now time for to
runoff. Thereo will certainlybemproblem-,with
rowstone water system project, go to the heart of the matter—
which would allow PUD to lay End of the year? Ecology's erroneous and illegal
disturbance of the cljtches eight- six-, four- and two-inch transfer approval roval in 1997 con-
when installing the lines. : Parker estimated it •would pp
"Appropriate steps are going
water lines along county and stillverting the Sperling supple-
"Appropriate take months to get the first
to have to be taken to prevent state roads crisscrossing the pipe laid for the water system. mental only water right into an
increased contamination. Con- island. "I would be nice to g6 out to outright grant of a new pri-
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ditions of approval address this In about nine areas the . bid by end of this year," Parker mary groundwater withdrawal,
issue." waterlines would come within said of the Fort Gate pipeline something a water right trans-
250 feet of the shoreline. link. fer may never do under state
May 16 hearing They include an area a quer Parker said he was submit- law."
ter'-mile north of the causeway..ting an application for a county
The decision comes after a on state Highway 116 connect conditional use permit for the Water right acquired
May 16 public hearing in which ing Marrowstone with Indian north mile of state Highway
about 50 people—mostly Mar- Island; Mystery Bay just north 116 pipeline line, which does Dorgan contends that
rowstone Island residents — of Nordland, another area not affect any shoreline or wet- PUD's Sperling Well water
crowded into the county corn- north of Highway 116, the end lands right was acquired via its Glen
missioners chambers to raise of'Madrona Road, the end of He said PUD was also tak- Cove system swap with the city
issues such as the Chimacum Murphy Road, along Fort Gate ing again with Navy officials of Port Townsend in 2001 "and
Valley aquifer, wetlands, soils, Road, at the intersection ofabout buying their water sys has always been legally
the shoreline, water rights and East Beach Road and East tern on Indian Island, which bogus."
water capacity. Marrowstone Road,.on Jansen serves the naval ammunition She said the well's status
The hearing.came after the Road, and at the southern end station. needs to be litigated "bef
county Community Develop- of the island south of the inter- , Ralph Rush,Water for Mar- the PUD wastes taxp
ment Department accepted section of Robbins Road and rowstone chairman,lauded the money laying pipe that
more than 50 pieces of written Beach Drive. hearing examiner's decision. never hold water."
public comments and opinions ' The hearing examiner listed "We are delighted," Rush She called the hearing
from seven public agencies. 13 conditions that the PUD said, adding that he was not examiner's ruling on the shore-
Hurdelbrink's ruling was must meet,including obtaining surprised by the decision. line construction permit "a
applauded by the three PUD appropriate county and state "I felt like there was an lazy response at taxpayer
commissioners. permits, making substantial overwhelming support for the expense that ignored the seri-
"It's awful good news," said progress in work within two system," Rush said, adding ous issues raised in the record
PUD Commissioner Wayne years, and not interfering with that his group's effort was well- regarding improper State Envi-
King of Gardiner,who supports eagle nesting. organized and communicated ronmental Policy Act review of
the project along with fellow PUD General Manager Jim the need for water service. the overall project and statu-
Commissioners Kelly Hays of Parker said one the conditions About 100 wells of the esti- tory requirements that do not
Marrowstone Island and Dana is that the agency must secure mated 500 in existence on Mar- allow SEPA exemptions for
Roberts of Cape George. a permit with the Army Corps rowstone Island are either dry lands under water.
King said he was not sur- of Engineers for the shoreline or contaminated by saltwater "Without required decom-
prised by Hurdelbrink's deci- work. intrusion, a growing problem. missioning of excising wells,
sion. He said PUD has already The water project would the hearings examiner was
"We've done more than were applied for a Joint Aquatic bring water to about 300 wrong to conclude that the new
required to do," King said. Resource Permits Application homes on the island. waonter syostem pthatchts the
Hays, who hauls water for through the corps. Utility district officials reap- a uifer.
his family and other on East "We will work that out," plied for county and state per- q"New lawns and bigger
Marrowstone because of salt- said Parker, adding that there mits, after prevailing over a
gar-
water contamination, also was some debate between PUD lawsuit filed by a group of resi- dens are going to be watered
expressed his approval of the and the corps over the corps' dents opposing the project. for free from the aquifer still
decision, saying, "It's what I jurisdiction. The PUD Marrowstone used by people not hooking up
expected. Parker said the decision water project has been to the new pipes."
"Obviously, the examiner comes with other good news endorsed by Jefferson County's
felt everything we were doing that the county has issued a three state lawmakers, Rep. Port Townsend/Jefferson County Editor
was not detrimental to a shore- conditional use permit to PUD Lynn Kessler, Rep. Jim Buck, Jeff Chew can be reached at 361.385-
line." to run a 3;000 foot water line and Sen.Jim Hargrove. orjelfchew®peninsuladailynews.
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CONTINUED FROM Al jumped in the lake and proba , open Sundays,
She had brought Daisy to bly. drank more water than = Daisy was
gY Daisy. ,k transported to
Anderson- Lake for the firsta 24-hour
time along with her sister, While Daisy was having
seizures on the ground near the 4 • emergency ani-
mother and five other dogs.
Katsikapes said it was mlake's edge, a car drove by with mal hospital in
ys
a woman,Karen Lopez,and her R Poulsbo on
terious how only Daisy was ,dogBubba inside. _ Saturday night
affected when the other dogs Lopez said her dog had just E where the dog
had a seizure as well, said Kat S` '. continued to
sikapes. McNickle receive care.
Daisy
Taken to animal hospital returned home Sunday and
Both women brought their received a final checkup at Oak
g Harbor Animal Hospital on
sick dogs to Oak Bay Animal Monday,where she was given a
Hospital in Port Hadlock where clean bill of health.
they were treated.
Bubba could not be saved Clean bill of health
and was euthanized.
Although Daisy— a 2-year- Employees at the animal
old half German shepherd/half hospital said blue-green algae
Doberman pinscher — was poisoning is not something they
unable to breathe on her own run into very often.
and had to be hooked up to a "I would say I have not seen
respirator and fed intra- anything like this ever," said •
venously, Katsikapes said the Liz Stone, Oak 'Bay Animal
dog began to show vital signs. Hospital receptionist.
Veterinarians at Oak Bay She's worked with veterinar-
Animal Hospital worked five ians for the past eight years.
hours overtime Saturday night A veterinarian said in his 30
to save Daisy's life, Katsikapes years working with animals,
said he's never seen animals poi-
"The vet was absolutely soned in this way.
wonderful," said Katsikapes.
"She was so devoted to helping Reporter Evan Cael can be reached at
my dog." 360-365-2335 or evan.cael@
Since the hospital is not peninsuladailynews.com.
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green gfrom Anderson Lake showed C� m ° > 'g'�' _r' ° o.2 . m'•° ' ° °' LI 21 m
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two.Anderson Lake State Park remains closed ��--il I .2 §6 m � 0 0.
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clear certainty that the cause of the dog • • w . x.• >i m o x
deaths and near-death were caused by ingest- a p.3;El 0. o S m °'
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up in 76 percent of the samples. z no 3O'8- .5 m.
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percent was microcystis,according to the test 3 y t3 rco o..5
results.
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and then went into convulsions survived and recovered. $ F
and became paralyzed. Stone said the hospital noti - ;r.
"We rushed him to Oak Bay fled the Jefferson Count) Environmental Health Specialist Neil Harrington peers into the algae at
Animal Hospital.He quit breath- Sheriff's Office and Washington Anderson Lake.He said large algae blooms happen here every year.
ing in the truck,"Lopez said."I State Parks and Recreation of& •
knew it was too late before we cials. The park was shut down come in contact with the water 4
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Hadlock saw her dog react simi- of community policing at the he expects the species of algae to ,- ,,,�,6,., -1
lady after drinking the water, sheriff's office, said an eagle be identified within a few days ',413 � ,„.1; =
but the animal went into a coma. had also fallen ill,"but we don't by Water Management Labs in e _.. ---— j
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would come later—possibly by e3—::::....47..;...............)a ' ,.well and later rushed to Poulsbo Hernandez said blood earn theend of next week IC -0-1S-E'0 r'
to be placed on life support there, pies of the two dogs admitted McNickle said he plans to put
to Oak Bay were turned over to a monitoring system in place to .1 ""`"°
public health officials for evalu- keep an eye on future blooms. i
ation. Other Puget Sound area lakes,
such as Long Lake in Kitsap
No fishing County and Green Lake in '`' 1,,..,4., a
Toxins from blue-green algae Seattle, are regularly monitored 4s .t.$.1 .''
have been known to kill cattle, for toxic blooms. Anderson Lake State Park is closed
The 430-acre Anderson Lake to the public,including fnhing and
and McNickle said they could State Park, managed byFort
snag hiking,until further notice.
kill humans if ingested. Flagler State Park staff,is known Photos by Steven litany
"But I don't think anyone's more as a trout fishing lake than
going to drink this," he said, a swimming lake.Ranger Mike Lopez,who lost her dog June
pointing to a sample bottle Zinunetman said fishing right 3,said she'll probably never go
containing murky, green water now is prohibited due to the back to the park again.She spent
thick with algae. He added float algae concern.He said he had to the day Monday stopping by
he wasn't aware of any human personally convince two fisher- neighbors' houses and area pet
deaths associated with the algae men to stay away even after the stores to spread the word to heed
signs werethe warning signs posted at the
and encouraged anyone who had "There could be some danger park.
there,"he said. "I don't want anybody else to
Zimmerman also said the go through this,"Lopez said.
lake is the highest he's seen it in She gave officials permission
10 years. to conduct a necropsy on her
There are walking trails to deceased dog,Elvis Bubba Jr.
and around the lake,and health "If he saved a child, then I
officials are attempting to guess it's OK,"she said.
post warning signs at all park (Contact Steven J. Bany at
entrances. sbarry@ptleader.corn.)
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Health officialsRogers and her mother ate. the,
fish over the weekend. "I got pretty sick. I felt likeI was
worry about "It was the best fish I ever going to die."
tasted," said Rogers.
But their delectable flavor came CATHY ROGERS
algae's effects with a price. Sequim resident who unknowingly ate fish
"I got pretty sick,"she said. "I felt caught from Anderson Lake
BY EVAN CAEt like I was going to die." • .
. Her symptoms were in line with Rogers' mother, Mary Spencer,
PENINSULA DAILY NEWS what is expected when ingesting fish also ate the fish and
caught in blue-green grew ill.
CHIMACUM — With toxic blue- �' nalgae-tainted Spencer was taken to the hospital
waters. Sunday night. After tests were con-
green algae still lurking in Anderson
Lake,some people have come forward Dogs fatallystricken ducted, it was determined that she
who say they have experienced•ill 9 had an infection which was probably
nesses allegedly caused from eating Two pet dogs which swam in not connected to eating the trout.
fish recently caught in the state park. Anderson Lake died from the toxic The fish eaten by the two Sequim
Jefferson County Environmental algae, and a third had to be hooked women were caught in the time
Health Department officials are urg- up on a respirator at an animal hos between the deaths of the two dogs
ing people who may have Anderson pital before eventually recovering. at Anderson Lake State,Park, which
remains closed indefinite)
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Lake fish in refrigerators or freezers Jefferson County health officials Y•
not to eat the fish. closed the state park, with One dog died after going into a
Cathy Rogers of Sequim said she Olympia's blessing, do Monday. seizure Memorial Day weekend. The
was given several trout by her uncle• Rogers said she experienced same thing happened to the other
who caught them last week in "deep stomach" pains and had diar- dog the following weekend.
Anderson Lake. rhea for several days.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
9sft;ho� 615 Sheridan Street • Port Townsend •Washington • 98368
• www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org
June 8, 2006
Press Release: Gasoline spill update
Contact person: Dana Fickeisen, 379-4496
Gasoline Spill Poses No Risk
Officials at Washington State Department of Ecology and Fish and Wildlife state that
gasoline spilled on Tuesday from an overturned boat on the entrance to Highway 104
from Highway 101 poses no risk to health.
John Hanson, a Department of Ecology responder at the scene Tuesday, notes that 35-
50 gallons of gasoline spilled onto the highway. However, he said only 10 gallons made
it to a tributary of Snow Creek thanks to the quick and efficient response by Discovery
Bay and Quilcene Fire District responders.
Jefferson County Public Health staff were prepared to close shellfish beaches at the
• head of Discovery Bay as a precaution, but determined that closure would not be
necessary.
• COMMUNITY HEALTHPUBL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IC HEALTH
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• ECOLOGY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —June 15, 2006
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Public warned to watch for toxic algae in lakes
OLYMPIA—Following the deaths of two dogs in after drinking from Anderson Lake in the
Chimacum area of Jefferson County, the Department of Ecology(Ecology) is warning Washington
residents to watch for toxic algae in the state's lakes.
The two dogs died after drinking lake water tainted with blue-green algae, according to
Jefferson County health officials.
Toxic blooms can occur in lakes and ponds statewide.
"Unfortunately, as our lakes are developed and age, they are more prone to blue-green algae
blooms," said Kathy Hamel, an aquatic weed specialist at Ecology. "While not all blooms turn
toxic, many of them have the ability to do so and it can happen in a heartbeat."
Blue-green algae, or Cyanobacteria, typically occur in lakes rich with nutrients like
• phosphate. The algae can multiply rapidly to form extensive"blooms"that can accumulate near
shore as a thin bright green surface scum. When a bloom dies, the water surface may become
colored with a mixture of bright blue and white material, often mistaken for a paint spill. Some
blue-green algae blooms may contribute to potential health and water quality problems.
Thread-like (filamentous) green algae is different from blue-green algae and is harmless,
though some lake residents consider it to be a nuisance. Thread-like green algae feels slimy when
handled and can be raked,while blue-green algae cannot be raked out of the water.
People should keep their pets and children out of the water when they see algae scum on the
water's surface. While blue-green algae is most dangerous to pets, people can suffer health effects
including intestinal discomfort or skin problems.
Anyone with concerns about a possible blue-green algae bloom in a lake should contact the
local county health department.
Residents who live near lakes can help minimize algae growth by avoiding the use of lawn
and garden fertilizers. Watering and rain can wash fertilizers out of the yard and garden and into
the lake, which can cause nutrients to build up in the water. Careless discarding of lawn clippings
and yard debris near the lake will also cause excess nutrients to pollute the lake.
For more information on building a lake-friendly landscape, please visit
• http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/plants/lakes/landscaping.html.
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The Department of Ecology is warning Washington residents to watch for toxic algae in the state's
lakes.
Toxic blue-green algae can multiply rapidly to form extensive "blooms"that can accumulate near
shore and cause the water surface to become colored with a mixture of bright blue and white
material, often mistaken for a paint spill.
Thread-like green algae is different from blue-green algae and is harmless.
Blue-green algae can be fatal to pets. People can suffer health effects including intestinal
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discomfort or skin problems. Young children should especially avoid swimming in waters with
blue-green algae.
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