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Natural buffers like this are highly productive ecosystems.

Create a beautiful and beneficial waterfront landscape

By Lisa Alkire Pend Oreille County Weed Board

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Stir daily to break the “skin” and allow the rest to dry out.

When the LATEX paint is DRY or in a semi-solid state, dispose of LATEX paint can (keep the lids off) with your regular garbage.

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After what seems like an eternal winter, it is finally time to start creating the outdoor spaces that will accommodate all our summer goals. A beautiful lawn, manicured flowerbeds and a fire pit for our families to gather around might be on your to-do list.

As you peer out your window and dream of all the beautiful ways you and your family can spend your time outdoors, here are a couple of simple ways you can protect your water quality, ecosystem and aquatic habitat.

Resist the temptation to run your lawn all the way out to the water’s edge. Vegetative shoreland buffers, located along lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and ponds are the most effective protection for water quality, ecosystems, and wildlife habitat.

The vegetation, which include ground covers, herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, serve as a transitional area where land and water meet to create unique and highly productive ecosystems.

Diverse root systems and cover next to the waterfront will help bank and shore stabilization, and will protect the water quality from harmful runoff such as phosphorus and nitrogen from natural and human sources. Turf lawn has very shallow roots and above ground plant growth, allowing much higher rates of water runoff carrying potential pollutants to negatively impact your water quality, wildlife, and even your soil quality underwater.

How do you create an effective buffer? If possible, preserve existing vegetation on the lakeshore, unless it is invasive and threatens native species. Some invasive shoreline weeds you should be vigilant for that could be detrimental to our aquatic habitats include yellow flag iris, purple loosestrife and flowering rush.

Leaving non-native weeds on your shoreline will cost you time and money to repair in the future.

It’s important to identify and eradicate those problem plants as they emerge. If you need help identifying native beneficial plants versus harmful non-native weeds

New members for the Sheriff ’s Office Marine Division

By Sergeant Questin Youk Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office

NEWPORT - The Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office added two new members to the Marine Division. Deputy Jake Larson and Deputy Travis Stigall recently graduated from the Basic Marine Law Enforcement Course in Tacoma, Wash., hosted by the Washington State Parks and Recreation.

With the added staffing, the Sheriff’s Office Marine Division will take to the water April 27, on the opening day of fishing season.

During the upcoming boating season, boaters will see an increased presence by the Sheriff’s Office on the bodies of water in Pend Oreille County.

Deputies will be con-

ducting random boat inspections to make sure boaters are following state and local laws.

Key areas deputies will be focusing on will be the Washington State Boater Education Card requirement, Life Jacket compliance, and Boating Under the Influence (BUI).

Marine deputies want to ensure all boaters are boating in a safe and responsible manner.

Some reminders: The Washington State Boaters Education Card is required for anyone born after 1955 to operate a motorized vessel of 15 horsepower or greater.

Anyone born before January 1, 1955 is currently exempt from the Boater Education Card requirement. Anyone interested in obtaining their Boater Education Card may register for an upcoming class by calling Charlie

Schaefer at 509 447-2279 or 208-610-4248.

Also, all vessels to include canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards must have at least one U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved Type I, II, or III life jacket (PFD) for each person on the boat. In addition to this requirement, the following rules apply: USCG-approved Type IV (throw-able) flotation device must be onboard vessels 16 feet or longer.

Canoes, Kayaks, and paddleboards are exempt from this requirement.

Children 12 years old and younger must always wear a USCG approved life jacket when underway in a vessel less than 19 feet in length, unless in a fully enclosed area.

Each person on board a personal watercraft (PWC) and anyone being towed behind a boat must wear an appropriate

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visit the Weed Boards website or send a photo to noxweedinfo@ pendoreille.org.

The easiest way to add new vegetation for a buffer is to create a minimum 15-foot no-mow zone where the lawn meets the lake. Grasses will easily grow to be 12-14 inches tall before going to seed. Soon, native wildflowers, grasses, and shrubs will establish and help filter those pollutants and improve soil integrity. A no-mow zone with a well-defined edge or path through it looks beautiful and natural. Carefully planned plants won’t block your views but enhance them. When you have a healthy native plant site established, you’ll even notice fewer weeds.

To learn more about aquatic and land invasive species visit our website at www.pendoreilleco.org/ your-government/noxious-weeddepartment/ or contact Lisa Alkire our Education and Outreach specialist at lalkire@pendoreille.org or 509 447 6451. Our educational Aquatic Workshop is set for Aug. 9, registration does not open for this event until July 1.

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USCG approved life jacket.

In July the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office will again take part in Operation Dry Water which is an enforcement campaign focusing on reducing the number of alcohol and drug related accidents and fatalities on the water. Launched in 2009 by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard, Operation Dry Water has been a highly effective and successful campaign drawing public attention to the dangers of boating under the influence (BUI) of alcohol and drugs.

The Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division’s mission is to help provide the safest and most enjoyable environment for people water recreating within Pend Oreille County.

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Shoreline permits process extensive

By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The process of making changes to the shoreline like adding a dock or walkway is extensive. The law states that there should be no negative impact to the ecological habitat of the shoreline. So there are a number of permits that are required before construction can begin.

Whether your project is above or below the Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM) determines the complicated nature of the process. There are a variety of agencies to navigate and permits to apply for depending on the project.

The best way to go about construction is to

compose a site plan. The more detailed the better.

The site plan will determine the various permits required. New docks costing less than $10,000, including value of materials, equipment, and labor; a landing pad costing less than $6,416; a replacement dock costing less than $20,000 and of equal or lesser square footage than the existing dock, and subsequent repairs within five years of completion of prior construction costing less than $2,500 for private, non-commercial, recreational use by an upland residential occupant requires a Shoreline Authorization permit, which is $225.

Any dock cost exceed-

ing these requirements must apply for Shoreline Substantial Development Permit ($450 including SEPA) or a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit ($450).

“The cost depends on whether you are working above or below the ordinary high water mark,” said Alexa Polasky, Pend Oreille County planning technician. “For example, there is a guy who has a bunch of junk on the shoreline, but not in the water that he wants to remove he doesn’t need a SEPA for that.”

Anything below the OHWM (the dock and ramp) needs to go

through the State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), which requires a waiting period to determine if there are any objections to the site plan.

By law the site plan must be ran as a legal notice in the county newspaper of record (The Newport Miner) for 15 days. If there are no objections, then a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS), which states that you have satisfied all the requirements of SEPA, will be issued.

Then a detailed email of the decision and application goes off to the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Once WDFW consents the Shoreline Authorization will be issued. To streamline the environmental permitting process, multiple regulatory agencies joined forces to create one

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application people can use to apply for more than one permit at a time. The Joint Aquatic Resource Permit application allows for approval from federal, state, city and county agencies.

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The chains on this dock on Sacheen Lake rusted off during the winter. The repairs for this dock will not need a shoreline authorization permit. If the whole dock needed to be replaced it would need a SA permit.

Prepare for wildfire

By John Nicholas Public Information Officer South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue

With winter behind us we’re all set to enjoy the renewal that comes with springtime. Grasses, shrubbery and trees that have long been dormant are now beginning to sprout new growth. We in the South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue don’t have much time to sit back and enjoy the new season. We’re preparing for another wildfire season. Although we’ve seen a few wildland fires in our district in the past few years, we have been fortunate that we’ve not seen the kind of devastation that has occurred in areas to our south and further to the west.

Fire has always played a very important role in nature. As more people move into rural settings such as Pend Oreille County, people and property can be at risk to wildland fire. To help mitigate that risk, there are many things that homeowners should know that I’ll be writing about in the next few months.

In early spring, before wildfire strikes, it is important that you prepare yourself and your home for the possibility of having to evacuate. There are three main preparation actions that should be completed and that should be familiar to all members of your household.

Create a wildfire evacuation plan for your home, family and pets; Assemble an Emergency Supply Kit for each person in your household; Prepare a family communication plan that includes important evacuation contact information.

Use the checklist below to help create your plan. Each family’s plan will be different, depending on a variety of issues, needs, and situations.

Create an evacuation plan that includes: A designated emergency meeting location outside the fire or hazard area. This is critical to determine who has safely evacuated from the affected area.

Plan several different escape routes from your home and community. Practice these often so everyone in your family is familiar in case of emergency.

Have an evacuation plan for pets and large animals such as horses and other livestock if you have them.

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Thought I’d start my first article with some of my best-loved. Flowering bulbs, annuals, and of course my favorite group – Perennials. I’ll leave this category till last.

Let’s start with flowering bulbs, the first group that bless us with the first signs of spring. Fritillaria Imperials bulb was my first bulb that I bought for my garden. It’s an unusual bulb with bell-shaped blooms of scarlet red, orange or yellow reaching three feet tall. The top of the flowering bulb look like a pineapple top. Ok, now for the unusual part: it smells like a skunk that is why I bought it, to help keep small animals away like moles, but it also helps with deer. One can hope.

The next is Allium – Ornamental onion. I love these bulbs and they are not used enough in the landscape. This particular group is one of the longest lasting bloomers. Select from various heights and color. All are highly attractive to pollinators and very deer resistant. Bonus!

This particular group you can have an Allium blooming from spring to late summer. You must try Allium giganteum – the name says it all.

Annuals – I have to admit this is not my favorite group. I love my perennials but I do have a few annuals that I do like to grow on the homestead. I’m

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fond of trailing begonias.

It’s a great plant for those shady spots. The trailing begonias that I pick out have petite leaves and blossoms flowering from spring to fall. They make great house plants as well, so before the frost of fall arrives I bring my begonias inside. There are many wonderful colors to select from: reds, oranges, pinks and yellows. Begonias prefer well-drained soil.

The next annual belongs to the Digitalis family named Digiplexis, which is a hybrid and a vigorous plant with gorgeous foliage and striking long lasting spikes of shades of pink flowers, just like all foxglove. This gem blooms from spring to frost, preferring sun to part shade.

Plant in your favorite flower bed or it works great in planters. Use as a

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Colors range from white to yellow to fiery orange to electric pink. They prefer a well drained and dry site thru the winter and plenty of sun.

My last fav is Gentian, which is wonderful for rock gardens or any flower bed. There are many species growing two inches to three feet tall. Most have beautiful intense blue trumpet style flowers.

Leaves that can be lanceolate are evergreen. They prefer sun to part shade.

If you can find multiple varies you can have a different Gentian blooming basically from spring to fall.

I hope that if you haven’t tried any of the above varieties that you give some, if not all of them a place in your garden. You’ll love them as much as I do.

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members in case of separation. It is easier to call or message one person and let them contact others than to try and call everyone when phone, cell, and internet systems can be overloaded or limited during a disaster.

Assemble an emergency supply kit that includes: A three-day supply of non-perishable food and three gallons of water per person.

Map marked with at least two evacuation routes.

Prescriptions or special medications Change of clothing Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses An extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks First aid kit Flashlight Battery-powered radio and extra batteries Sanitation supplies Copies of important documents (birth certificates, passports, etc.)

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centerpiece and add other smaller annuals around them. Another bonus is that this foxglove is very deer resistance and I have found that honey bees love this plant.

Now, my favorite category - perennials. As a whole I’d have to say that as a group I love Rock Garden plants. They’re petite and their characteristics are unique, low maintenance and just plain cute.

One of my favs is Lewisia.

This is a plant that was discovered by Meriwether Lewis on his travels in the north facing cliffs in western North America.

The leaves are wide, fleshy evergreen, that forms a basal rosette with small multi-petal flowers rising above numerous thin stems. Flowers color vary from plant to plant as well as among the many

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Have fire extinguishers on hand and train your family members on how to use them (check expiration dates regularly).

Ensure that your family knows where your gas, electric, and water main shut-off controls are located and how to safely shut them down in an emergency.

Maintain a list of emergency contact numbers posted near your phone and in your emergency supply kit.

Keep an extra Emergency Supply Kit in your car in case you cannot get to your home because of fire or other emergency.

Have a portable radio or scanner so you can stay updated on the fire.

Volunteers welcome If you feel you have what it takes to meet the challenges of South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue, we welcome you to join us. Go online to www.spofr. org/district/firefighter-application.htm for volunteer firefighter application information and forms, call our office at 509-447-5305, or stop by the Diamond Lake Station between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday- Friday to learn more about the time commitment, physical skills, and training needed to become a South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue Volunteer Firefighter. We also welcome community volunteers to serve in non-operational support positions. Auxiliary and public education volunteers provide support through fundraising events, canteen services, and the development of life safety education workshops.

Look for more helpful hints in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you’d like information on other topics of interest, please let us know by contacting John Nicholas, Public Information Officer, at pio@spofr.org.