Michelle Martini-Brown

Visit Oceanside

"Trying to live reduced waste and plastic free. Refuse. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. "

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participant impact

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pound of trash

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hydrozones

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Michelle's actions

Waterwise Community

Litter Removal

I will organize or participate in a volunteer litter clean up to keep trash from entering our storm drains and waterways.

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DAILY ACTION

Waterwise Community

Identify a Local Freshwater Hope Spot using the Wyland Foundation Google Earth Portal

I will show my support for a favorite lake, river, stream, wetland or place along the coast.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Beautification

Use Native Plants When Possible

I will plant 1000 square feet of native species, landscape with water-efficient plants in order to reduce general water usage, and minimize fertilizer and pesticide use.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Beautification

Share Your Project On Social Media

I will share an image or video of my project on social media and tag @wylandfoundation along with a caption highlighting the benefits of eco-friendly gardening.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Beautification

Hydrozone Your Landscape

I will "hydrozone" my yard and garden so that low water-use, moderate water-use and high water-use plants are grouped together.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Waterwise Community Litter Removal

How do you feel about your community when you see lots of litter? How does litter find its way downstream?

Michelle Martini-Brown 4/07/2021 12:10 PM

I always pick up trash when out for walks. Rainfall carries trash into storm drains which leads to our oceans. I returned from a road trip and was disheartened to see so much trash in our National Parks.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waterwise Community Identify a Local Freshwater Hope Spot using the Wyland Foundation Google Earth Portal

What lakes, rivers, streams, or coastlines have inspired you? How have they changed over the years? What can be done to ensure they remain healthy and vital for the future?

Michelle Martini-Brown 3/09/2021 5:02 PM

The California coastine has inspired me my entire life. Keeping trash off the beaches and out of our watersheds that feed the ocean are critical in a healthy ecosystem and to protect our sealife. Beach erosion has been an ongoing issue and climate change will only hasten the damage. By reducing an overall carbon footprint, I can help slow climate change.

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