GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING RESOURCES

SPRAY NOTIFICATIONS

“ferns“

The first step in community water protection is to know about sprays and logging that could effect water sources. Learn about ODF’s online notification system, how to sign up (create a subscription) and use it to find out about upcoming forestry operations, and how to renew your subscription.

What should i do when i receive a notification?

The information in a notification can be overwhelming. Click the link above for tips on what we’ve found are useful ways to respond to forestry or spray notifications.

nOTIFICATION FLYER TEMPLATE

We’ve found posting spray notifications at the post office (or other “hub” locations) is a great way to help our communities find out about spray events that could effect them or their drinking water. Click the title above to download the template, and here to download the instructions for how to use it.

Find ferns notifications on the map

If you find FERNS difficult to use, you can use this interactive map to find out information about sprays and clear cuts that are planned or occurred near your community.

tools for Community response

Water sampling: herbicides

If you are concerned about the potential of an upcoming spray impacting a stream or your water supply, you can test the water for herbicides before and after the application.

WATER SAMPLING: TURBIDITY

Logging in the headwaters of a stream or water source has potential to increase sedimentation downstream, especially on steep slopes. You can take samples before and after logging operations to monitor for changes in turbidity.

Guide: How to start a forest watch group

This “playbook” is a great overview of what you need to know to start a grassroots effort to protect forested watersheds in your community.

Share your story

We encourage you to share your experiences and forest operations information with your community by writing letters to the editor and opinion pieces.

questions?