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lmpact on wetland and Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas
Has a survey on the property been done to confirm whether there are wetlands on it?
The property is surrounded by Wetlands and Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas. You have described
mixing your cuttings with other vegetation to compost. You cannabis will be treated with fertilizers and
chemicals and as the cuttings are broken down these will be released into the soil. With rainfallthis will cause
the above mentioned to leech into the ground, possibly impacting the local wetlands as well as the local
wildlife.
lmpact on wildlife local to our area
Types of wildlife that could be directly impacted by this possible larye scale cannabis facility (10,000
sqft) are the Pacific Tree Frog, Cascades Frog, Black Bea[ Deer; Couge[ Bobcat,Coyote and rabbits, all which are
located in our area. We are concerned by the impact on our localwildlife by noise pollution. This includes_
generators and drones. While we have read that only one light at the entrance will be used, for security
purposes more lights could be added in the future and again bright lights could cause the local wildlife to alter
their migrating patterns. Cannabis that has more terpenoids are going to have a more potent characteristic
smell, thus a stronser stench. Filters which can help, have in most cases I have read about are only
nartially efrective. This becomes even more of a concern during the summer months when the air is
much dryer. Lastly we are concerned about the increased traffic both of the workers at the facility as
well as larger vehicles used in shipping the cannabis and other supplies.Ihis also could have an impact
on our local wildlife.
Impact on our property
As stated above: Noise pollution, The stenctr, and increased taffrc. Additional issues are the
concentrated chemicals that are known to be emitted by cannabis facilities that can and have
caused increased health issues. This is an exceptional issue for us. Both myself and my wife have
Asthma. I also suffer from extremeAllergies from a large variety of substances as well as llfligrarnes
Involuntary exposure to the chemicals of Cannabis facilities in other neighborhoods have caused
increased respiratory issues, more Asthma attacks and increased migraines. As you can imagine, I see
this as a threat on my health.I
Water is another major issue for us. The impact of high water use at the possible cannabis
facility could have on our well levels.
Securitv concerns: Due to the possible type of operation just across the street from our
property, we have real valid concerns about the safety of both our property and ourselves. Drone use is
common practice for security at carurabis facilities. The use of drones to overfly our house or to look
into our structures will not be tolerated. Trespassing is another concem. Due to our location right
across from the primary entrance to the possible cannabis facillty we have very real security issues
toward possible criminal activity directed toward that property.
This type of facility is Not like other Cottaee Industries. It has a major negative impact on our
neighborhood. This type of facility is problematic to everyone who lives nearby.
A cottage industy is a small-scale, decentralized manufacturing business often operated out of a home
by a farnily rather than a purpose built facility.
This would be a purpose built facihty that does not have a home. It is as if the home is only an after
though to the possible cannabis facihty.
I have huge reservations about any type of facility of this nature being built near my family and have
major concers about the possible health risk this type of industry can and does entail to not just my
family but to all the families that live here.
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Wetlands comprise areas that transition between terrestrial (land) areas and aquatic (water)
areas, The wetlands ecosystem represents a richly diverse web of plants and animals interacting
together. Wetlands ecosystems also exhibit great sensitivity to disturbance from outside
influence, particularly by human development and environmental damage. Wetlands
ecosystems provide the world with natural storm barriers, environmental cleansers, and food
and water resources for many forms of life.
Wetlands represent transitional areas between land and water. The balanced ecosystem of
wetlands relies upon the interaction between living factors such as plants and animals and
nonliving, abiotic factors.
What ls a Wetland?
Wetlands can be found throughout the world, in areas intersecting bodies of water and land.
Their defining characteristic is the water they receive. A wetland can take many forms. Some
types of wetlands include marshes, fens, bogs, riparian wetlands, swamps and estuaries.
Wetlands that exist away from oceans obtain their water from ground water and precipitation;
wetlands in coastal environments receive precipitation and ground water, but they are also
affected by seawater and tides. In wetlands, the water table sits at or close to the surface of the
land, and shallow water often covers the area. Some other characteristics of wetlands may
include land supporting aquatic vegetation, a substrate of saturated soil and substrates not
comprised of soil but inundated with water during the growing season. The water in wetlands
ecosystems can be freshwater, saltwater, brackish water or flowing water. Wetlands contain
wet soils and typically anaerobic environments, and rooted plants and other forms of life used
to those conditions. While remaining distinct, the characteristics of wetlands may blend both
terrestrial and aquatic environments.
Types of Wetlands
Wetlands that contain rooted vegetation are considered emergent wetlands, and these include
marshes and fens. Emergent wetlands include such plants as cattailt rushes and water lilies. ln
scrub-shrub wetlands, small saplings under 20 feet in height coincide with shrubs; flooding may
be seasonal or permanent. One example of a scrub-shrub wetland is the bog, which contains
peat mats that float away from the shore. The water of bogs tends toward higher acidity and
lower orygen levels, and it is not favorable for fish. Tall trees and their understory dominate
forested wetlands such as swamps. Vernal pools represent temporary, shallow depressions
formed from spring rains. When the water table reaches the surface, springs and seeps occur
and provide another form of wetland important to plants and wildlife. Riparian wetlands
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comprise those areas alongside flowing waters such as streams and rivers; typically soils erode
in such areas.
Abiotic Factors of Wetlands
Abiotic factors in wetlands are nonliving factors affecting wetlands ecosystems. Wetlands
abiotic factors include water itself and its varying sources, physiochemistry such as water and
soil chemistry hydrology or the affect of flooding and available orygen. Weather is the abiotic
factor that most prominently affects wetlands. ln addition to precipitation, weather affects
wetlands via storm winds and the currents made by them in larger bodies of water adjacent to
wetlands. The affect of tides is another abiotic factor of wetlands. Topography and water level
affects wetlands as well. Other abiotic factors of wetlands include sedimentation, erosion,
turbidity (water clarity), nutrients, alkalinity, temperature and physical dynamics such as ice
scouring in colder climates. Bedrock also features as a major abiotic factor of wetlands, as the
underling substrate's chemistry directly affects the water and what kinds of species wetlands
support. Climate itself hugely impacts wetlands. Another major abiotic factor is human intrusion
via land use, agriculture, shipping and urban development.
Dominant Wildlife in Wetlands
Wetlands provide extraordinary wildlife diversity. The dominant wetlands wildlife includes
fishes and crustaceans, migrating birds and waterfowl, and some mammal species such as
foxes, minks, deer and even bears. Wetlands serve as spawning and nursery grounds for many
fish. Turtles, frogs, snakes, and other reptiles and amphibians call wetlands home. Many of
these animals provide food for other animals and for people. A number of endangered and
threatened wildlife species reside in wetlands. Dominant wildlife in wetlands, whether they are
birds, mammals, fish or invertebrates, rely upon the primary producers like aquatic vegetation
to survive. The dominant wetlands wildlife species ensure food webs remain intact both near
and far from wetlands.
lmportance of Protecting Wetland Ecology
Wetland ecology represents a balance between the species that live in wetlands and the
environment around them. Hydrology affects every aspect of wetland ecology. Flooding shapes
the chemical and physical characteristics of wetlands and how much oxygen exists in them.
When this delicate balance unravels, wetlands and their denizens suffer. The world's wetlands
have endured dramatic changes under the influence of human settlement, agriculture and its
runoff, and industrial pollution. Pollution disrupts the chemical balance of wetlands that plants
and animals depend upon to survive. Wetlands provide flood control, storm barriers, clean
water and aquifer restoration. They also neutralize bacteria, absorb harmful chemicals and filter
pollutants. Wetlands provide foods such as rice, fish, cranberries and other products with
unparalleled economic importance. Scientists estimate at least 40 percent of the entire world's
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species resides in wetlands; without healthy wetlands ecorystems, many species on earth
would suffer. Additionally, wetlands provide beauty and outdoor recreational activities for
people to enjoy. Finding sustainable methods to conserve wetlands in an ever-changing world
remains of paramount importance.
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Myclobutanil- a fungicide found in Eagle2Q is common in California for grapes, almonds, and
strawberries. Although acute toxicity is low in humans, it is listed by the EPA as a developmental
toxin. Burning myclobutanilcan also release harmfulchemicals, thus having residualamounts
on the flower you are planning to light and inhale is potentially harmful. Workers exposed to
myclobutanil have reported symptoms such as skin rash, allergic dermatitit itchiness, nausea,
headache, diarrhea, abdominalpain, vomiting, nosebleed, and eye irritation.
lmidacloprid - this moderately hazardous insecticide is an ingredient in Merit and Mallet
pesticide brands is moderately toxic if ingested or inhaled, but it's more harmful to insects than
it is to mammals. This pesticide is a bee killer which can causing poisoning symptoms in humans
including fatigue, cramps, muscle weakness, and twitching. Workers reported skin or eye
irritation, dizziness, breathlessness, confusion, or vomiting after they were exposed to
pesticides containing imidacloprid.
Avermectin - also called abamectin, another developmentaltoxin, is an insecticide found in
Lucid and Avid pesticide brands. This pesticide is listed as harmful if inhaled, and is also deadly
to bees and fish. Guardian, another pesticide, was found to have avermectin in its ingredients
despite labeling their product organic. This resulted in recalls and a lawsuit in 2016.
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