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Tread Lightly

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Caring for the Land

Tread Lightly: Water Conservation

Even after such a long dry summer, it seems we always have the wet winter waiting for us, and indeed the average rainfall here amounts to just under three feet (838 mm) annually. So where exactly does all that rain go, and why do Mayne Islanders need to be careful about water consumption?

By Nancy Gibson, 1 yearOctober 25, 2021 ago
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Caring for the Land

Tread Lightly: Healthy Septic Systems

When you pour yourself a cool, fresh glass of water, remember it comes out of an aquifer in the ground, sometimes not too far from where our household wastewater (sewage) ends up. Many of us moved to Mayne from a city where smelly waste is whisked away in big pipes Read more…

By Nancy Gibson, 2 yearsAugust 18, 2021 ago
Caring for the Land

Tread Lightly: Why Does Groundwater Matter?

Groundwater is a critical element that supports the health of our ecosystems and the hydrological function of watersheds. The concern today is that changes in seasonal precipitation, evapotranspiration, recharge, and saltwater intrusion are threatening this precious resource.  Groundwater – A Primer The unsaturated zone above the water table contains soil Read more…

By Adrienne Brown, 2 yearsJuly 27, 2021 ago
Caring for the Land

Public Parks of Mayne Island

In the coming months you will find a series of articles in the MayneLiner, the Oystercatcher and on our website about treading lightly on Mayne Island. We’ll share ideas on how we can limit our environmental footprint while enjoying the natural wonders. In this first article, we provide an introduction Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 2 yearsSeptember 30, 2020 ago
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