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tlJr�derstarxg +� re 'r�d'sreatesllile;�g-e <br /> , r <br /> r <br /> why. W'.1 hiu t S©.Me 6 nail <br /> G it 7 t <br /> What's Wrong W th Our Coastal Waters? <br /> The quality of our coastal waters is threatened by an nitrogen fuels the growth of algae,robbing the water of <br /> oversupply of nutrients in the form of nitrogen,mainly oxygen,threatening fish and shellfish,destroying habitat <br /> Lcblr anit Dates <br /> from septic systems in our own backyards.Solving this andimpactingtheCape'seconomy. �� t;a `. !' '1u�r ' - _,. <br /> critical problem is Cape Cod's greatest challenge. Session 3 <br /> Wrellfeear <br /> A free four-session wastewater education workshop is Wastewater Treatment Technologies and How They Work WeIJfJee�R��Vr7d�ire�anctr}ary s ? <br /> being offered to inform citizens about the impact of All conventional septic systems discharge nitrogen,and Rorlte6$5otitJxWeJJf�eet <br /> wastewater treatment and disposal on Cape Cod's water even Title 5systems don't remove much nitrogen.These Dayl;Tue OIL 10{Sessronsl,2.3) <br /> quality,and whatwe all must do to address the problem. conventional on-site septic systems are ineffective in Time 8 3[Stt,�3QQPM <br /> The sessions will also provide an opportunity for highly treating the Capes nutrient problem. Other types of �Y 2 Oct 11(Sssrotl" }: i <br /> Time:2.QQ Frlui`�3b PM <br /> motivated volunteers to be trained as citizen speakers treatment and disposal technologies are available as <br /> who will help take the issue to the community. This alternatives to conventional systems. YaririUtli: <br /> Cade&JslandsAssocxatror!ofReaJtors <br /> series of workshops provides you with the opportunity to t <br /> Session 4: 22 JivlrrfTech Dr UVevmbil <br /> learn more about Cape Cod's wastewater dilemma,and Town and Regional Wastewater Planning Where are We i "T Oil <br /> also offers instruction on how you can help others Session 2 TiJe OL'31` �h �` ` <br /> Now and Options for Action M <br /> understand this important issue. Sess�ofl 3 Tuer 7 <br /> The wastewater problem must be addressed by providing Sexior 4 Tue Iov 14 <br /> The workshops will be offered at three locations. Cape Cod with adequate wastewater infrastructure. Tlme:6 QQ PM-8:30 PM';; <br /> Workshop sessions build on each other—please try to Getting the necessary infrastructure in place will be the <br /> attend all four sessions.Check the schedule in the blue region's single most challenging task in the next several <br /> box for the workshop that is most convenient for you. decades. A recent survey showed most Cape residents WagtlgrtBay FsMane Research)Reserve' <br /> 249 dolt <br /> believe their contribution to the wastewater problem is Sesslon 1 Wed: 0 25 <br /> LYorkshop Description insignificant.Solving this complicated and misunderstood Session 2 Vied NoV 1 <br /> Each four-session workshop includes lectures, hands-on issue will require widespread education of Cape Cod Session <br /> demonstrations and discussion.Participants will receive citizens,and coordinated action at the local and Session 4 IAf�d Nov 15 <br /> a rimer and other materials.Workshop topics include: Time,6 Q0 PNi 8 30 PM <br /> P regional levels. <br /> Session 1: Workshop Instructors; <br /> Beneath Our Feet, Beyond Our Borders:The link <br /> Between Our Geologic Past and Our Current Water Woes Gabrielle Belfrt,Cape Cod Commission <br /> Tom Cambareri,Cape Cod Commission Workshops are free. <br /> Cape Cod is essentially sand and water. Understanding Robert Duncanson, PhD,Chatham Dept of Health& <br /> Cape Cod's wastewater problem requires comprehension Environment Lunch ellfl -- <br /> 4W eet}and sandwiches{Yarmouth& <br /> of the peninsula's geology, how its watersheds function, Ed Eichner,Cape Cod Commission Falmouth)will be pro✓ided, <br /> and the path that groundwater takes as it flows beneath Maggie Geist Association to Preserve Cape Cod Please see reverse side for registration. <br /> our traditional political town boundaries. Pat Harcourt Waquoit Bay Research Reserve <br /> Gussie McKusick Orleans Board of Health RSVP by: <br /> Session 2 Joan Muller,Waquoit Bay Research Reserve Wellfleet October 6, 2006 <br /> Nitrogen:When a Nutrient Becomes a Nuisance Susan Rask,Barnstable CountyDept.of Health& Yarmouth&Falmouth:October 20,2006 <br /> Environment (Walk-ins welcome,but refreshments <br /> Nitrogen from our septic systems is creating an Chris Weidman, PhD.,Waquoit Bay Research Reserve may not be available.) <br /> oversupply of nutrients in Cape Cod scoastal waters.The <br />