BajaNomad
Not logged in [Login - Register]

Go To Bottom
Printable Version  
 Pages:  1  
Author: Subject: Loreto Coastkeeper
flyfishinPam
Super Nomad
****


Avatar


Posts: 1727
Registered: 8-20-2003
Location: Loreto, BCS
Member Is Offline

Mood: gone fishin'

[*] posted on 5-14-2010 at 09:09 AM
Loreto Coastkeeper


Hi there,

A lot of folks here know me so I won't bother introducing myself. I'd like to announce that I am the new Loreto Coastkeeper for the Loreto area.

The Loreto Coastkeeper is a position that can be looked upon as an impossible job. The Waterkeeper Alliance has determined that the job of a Waterkeeper is one that deals with many aspects and angles. This is the case all over the world. A person has a better chance at putting together the “pieces in the puzzle”, or “connecting the dots” much better than a group of people or an organization has. For this reason a Waterkeeper is a person and not a group.

Since I just started the job and I don't want to re-write everything here, I want to let anyone interested know that I have started a blog so that I can keep the public up to speed on my work.

http://loretocoastkeeper.wordpress.com/2010/05/02/things-to-...

I am gearing up for a very busy summer which will start in mid June and go through august. I will also be attending the Annual Waterkeeper Alliance Conference in La Paz from June 9-12. Then I return home to a busy fishing shop and clients.

In the meantime I have been starting to do some water quality testing. I acquired half a lab with equipment in bad condition and out of calibration and with reagents expiring. Right now it is in the Eco Alianza office on two metal Corona tables but we will have a proper WQ testing lab in a few weeks.

Right now I can do a qualitative analysis for fecal coliform units (bacteria associated and indicating raw sewage). The test will only tell me if they are present but it will not tell me how bad a positive result is. Those tests will come with the new lab equipment in a few weeks. But what I'm doing right now is testing tap water from residents and businesses in town to determine if there is presence or not, which would indicate sewage entering their drinking water system. Yuk! Where I get positive results I will retest to quantify. I have to use up this media that's about to expire to get some data and also it will help me focus on where to do the qual testing.

We are starting to work with the city to help determine where the leaks are. Otherwise they'll have to break up all those new cement streets they just put in a couple of years ago. <insert Homer Simpson forehead slap here>

If any of you are interested have a look at my blog and I encourage ideas and participation.

http://loretocoastkeeper.wordpress.com
http://loretocoastkeeper.wordpress.com/about/

[Edited on 5-14-2010 by flyfishinPam]




View user's profile Visit user's homepage
gnukid
Ultra Nomad
*****




Posts: 4411
Registered: 7-2-2006
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 5-14-2010 at 09:22 AM


Felicidades!
View user's profile
MitchMan
Super Nomad
****




Posts: 1856
Registered: 3-9-2009
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 5-14-2010 at 09:30 AM


Fantastic.

Would be very interested in your findings of contaminants in the Loreto tap water and the fecal coliform in the beach water when you get them. You are doing a great service.
View user's profile Visit user's homepage
shari
Select Nomad
*******


Avatar


Posts: 13049
Registered: 3-10-2006
Location: bahia asuncion, baja sur
Member Is Offline

Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"

[*] posted on 5-14-2010 at 09:31 AM


Pam...I salute your commitment to your community and the environment. You are an amazing woman who gets the job done!!! I wish you success and hope you get alot of support there. Please keep us in the loop here.



for info & pics of our little paradise & whale watching info
http://www.bahiaasuncion.com/
https://www.whalemagictours.com/
View user's profile Visit user's homepage
flyfishinPam
Super Nomad
****


Avatar


Posts: 1727
Registered: 8-20-2003
Location: Loreto, BCS
Member Is Offline

Mood: gone fishin'

[*] posted on 5-14-2010 at 09:41 AM


Now to make my job a little easier, any Loreto resident volonteers who would like their water tested? I'd prefer owners of property vs. rentors and will need access to the sampling faucet once a month. This study will last 1-2 years. The faucet needs to be metal so that I can sterilize it for the microbio tests. At this point in time I am focusing on the downtown area because the problems are severe.



View user's profile Visit user's homepage
Natalie Ann
Ultra Nomad
*****


Avatar


Posts: 2819
Registered: 8-22-2003
Location: Berkeley
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 5-14-2010 at 10:27 AM


Congratulations on this post, Pam.
It is obvious that for you actions speak louder than words.
I wish you the utmost support of the government and of the people of your community.

nena




Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
View user's profile
Russ
Elite Nomad
******




Posts: 6742
Registered: 7-4-2004
Location: Punta Chivato
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 5-14-2010 at 10:29 AM


OMG! As if the Fish Company, organizing the guides, many projects to protect the fisheries, rising a family and what ever else you're evolved in wasn't enough! I wish you great success in this very important endeavor!



Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
View user's profile
Cypress
Elite Nomad
******




Posts: 7641
Registered: 3-12-2006
Location: on the bayou
Member Is Offline

Mood: undecided

[*] posted on 5-14-2010 at 12:36 PM


flyfishinPam, The good people of Loreto have given you a lot of responsibility. That says something about them and you. With you at the helm , they have a good Capt. at the wheel. Congrats. :bounce:
View user's profile
flyfishinPam
Super Nomad
****


Avatar


Posts: 1727
Registered: 8-20-2003
Location: Loreto, BCS
Member Is Offline

Mood: gone fishin'

[*] posted on 5-14-2010 at 01:50 PM


Quote:
Originally posted by Russ
OMG! As if the Fish Company, organizing the guides, many projects to protect the fisheries, rising a family and what ever else you're evolved in wasn't enough! I wish you great success in this very important endeavor!


Fishing is what brought me here and its all related to this- water. So I'm glad to use my old rusty skills I went to school for again and do what I love at the same time.

I am starting to get some results from my testing. I hope I get some Loreto resident volunteers that would like to help me participate with water quality testing. I will be posting results on the blog. I'll check here when I can.




View user's profile Visit user's homepage
backninedan
Senior Nomad
***




Posts: 865
Registered: 3-8-2003
Location: Loreto
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 5-14-2010 at 02:02 PM


Pam, give me a shout if I can be of help. I used to do water sampling many years ago, but it may be of some help.
View user's profile
flyfishinPam
Super Nomad
****


Avatar


Posts: 1727
Registered: 8-20-2003
Location: Loreto, BCS
Member Is Offline

Mood: gone fishin'

[*] posted on 5-14-2010 at 02:16 PM


Quote:
Originally posted by backninedan
Pam, give me a shout if I can be of help. I used to do water sampling many years ago, but it may be of some help.


¡ llamame !




View user's profile Visit user's homepage
Salsa
Nomad
**




Posts: 178
Registered: 2-4-2003
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 5-15-2010 at 08:34 AM


When the sign on your door says "Testing the Water", does it mean salt water or "fresh ?" water ?????????

Don
View user's profile
wilderone
Ultra Nomad
*****




Posts: 3880
Registered: 2-9-2004
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 5-15-2010 at 08:43 AM


Pam - I'm so glad for you and Loreto. You're an example of what can be done to help protect the fragile marine ecosystem - if Loreto can do it, then other towns can too. I wish you every success.
Maybe we Nomads can contribute $$ for water testing equipment. How 'bout it - a PayPal account?
View user's profile
flyfishinPam
Super Nomad
****


Avatar


Posts: 1727
Registered: 8-20-2003
Location: Loreto, BCS
Member Is Offline

Mood: gone fishin'

[*] posted on 5-15-2010 at 09:19 AM


Quote:
Originally posted by Salsa
When the sign on your door says "Testing the Water", does it mean salt water or "fresh ?" water ?????????

Don


we can test saltwater or freshwater, drinking water and environmental, wells, taps, etc.
View user's profile Visit user's homepage
flyfishinPam
Super Nomad
****


Avatar


Posts: 1727
Registered: 8-20-2003
Location: Loreto, BCS
Member Is Offline

Mood: gone fishin'

[*] posted on 5-15-2010 at 09:23 AM
Donations


Quote:
Originally posted by wilderone
Pam - I'm so glad for you and Loreto. You're an example of what can be done to help protect the fragile marine ecosystem - if Loreto can do it, then other towns can too. I wish you every success.
Maybe we Nomads can contribute $$ for water testing equipment. How 'bout it - a PayPal account?


US and Canadian residents can go to the following link to make a tax deductable donation via credit card:

http://www.ecoalianzaloreto.org/

This page is Eco Alianza de Loreto, A.C. and the DONATE link is near the bottom right hand side. I encourage you to have a look at the website. We've made many changes so it is being continually updated.

Also once we have a complete lab I wil be able to do WQ testing on demand for a donation to Eco Alianza. Donations cn also be given in person at our office on the corner of Pino Suarez and Hidalgo (across from Norma's salon) in downtown Loreto.




View user's profile Visit user's homepage
DianaT
Select Nomad
*******




Posts: 10020
Registered: 12-17-2004
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 5-15-2010 at 04:26 PM


Sounds like they have really selected the right person for the job!

Best of luck---I know you will do a great job.

Diana




View user's profile
Bajahowodd
Elite Nomad
******




Posts: 9274
Registered: 12-15-2008
Location: Disneyland Adjacent and anywhere in Baja
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 5-15-2010 at 04:33 PM


Here's hoping that you get as much support as you need and that the politics and the politicians do right by you.
View user's profile
Russ
Elite Nomad
******




Posts: 6742
Registered: 7-4-2004
Location: Punta Chivato
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 5-15-2010 at 04:59 PM


Quote:
Originally posted by lencho
Quote:
Originally posted by flyfishinPam...We are starting to work with the city to help determine where the leaks are. Otherwise they'll have to break up all those new cement streets they just put in a couple of years ago. <insert Homer Simpson forehead slap here>
Hmmm, can't they do something like core sampling below the concrete to narrow down the location before they tear up half the thing? :O

--Larry



Or sample the faucets along the main




Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
View user's profile
flyfishinPam
Super Nomad
****


Avatar


Posts: 1727
Registered: 8-20-2003
Location: Loreto, BCS
Member Is Offline

Mood: gone fishin'

[*] posted on 5-16-2010 at 03:19 PM


Quote:
Originally posted by Russ
Quote:
Originally posted by lencho
Quote:
Originally posted by flyfishinPam...We are starting to work with the city to help determine where the leaks are. Otherwise they'll have to break up all those new cement streets they just put in a couple of years ago. <insert Homer Simpson forehead slap here>
Hmmm, can't they do something like core sampling below the concrete to narrow down the location before they tear up half the thing? :O

--Larry


Or sample the faucets along the main


that's what i'm doing and we're spreading out from the mains and the pump stations




View user's profile Visit user's homepage
Cypress
Elite Nomad
******




Posts: 7641
Registered: 3-12-2006
Location: on the bayou
Member Is Offline

Mood: undecided

[*] posted on 5-16-2010 at 03:34 PM


To the side streets, the illegal hook-ups, the leaks, the back flows, and the....? Good luck Pam, you've got a hard row to hoe.:)
View user's profile
 Pages:  1  

  Go To Top

 






All Content Copyright 1997- Q87 International; All Rights Reserved.
Powered by XMB; XMB Forum Software © 2001-2014 The XMB Group






"If it were lush and rich, one could understand the pull, but it is fierce and hostile and sullen. The stone mountains pile up to the sky and there is little fresh water. But we know we must go back if we live, and we don't know why." - Steinbeck, Log from the Sea of Cortez

 

"People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." - Theodore Roosevelt

 

"You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them or to them." - Malcolm Forbes

 

"Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else's hands, but not you." - Jim Rohn

 

"The best way to get the right answer on the internet is not to ask a question; it's to post the wrong answer." - Cunningham's Law







Thank you to Baja Bound Mexico Insurance Services for your long-term support of the BajaNomad.com Forums site.







Emergency Baja Contacts Include:

Desert Hawks; El Rosario-based ambulance transport; Emergency #: (616) 103-0262