Here's the UPDATE!

Action Items- Salmon River Recycling

1. Outreach. We are looking at potential speakers and programs to bring into the classroom and community that encourage everything from Recycling, Fuel Efficiency, Local Economy and of course, Sustainability. We are establishing a partnership with Sun Valley's Environmental Reserch Center (ERC) to effectively work together to more easily bring programs into our area. Check out this website below for ideas about presenting in schools. Also don't miss this Utube on composting. 5 stars.

www.slideshare.net - for great presentations on green living

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSzTTQ4IWC8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq3yfKCC9ok

2. Research on Commercial and Agriculture Recycling and local waste issues in our area- twine, bale wrap, oil, styrofoam... Report in progress.

3. Bid for a Roll-Off Container. After recently speaking with Jack, we have learned it will be at least another year before the county "can afford" to put a roll-off container in town. ugh. However, he did say the county did have money to empty the container every so often at no charge. So while we are still exploring different avenues, we have looked into buying one ourselves. We received a bid from Rule Steele for a 20 yard roll-off for just over $6,000. Not exactly what we were hoping for. SVS is willing to assist us with our fundraising efforts, but it's up to us to get the account rolling. I believe if we get a start, others will reward our energy with donations as well. I'm all ears to suggestions any of you may have.

4. Fundraiser- Idea presented by Shannon Williams at the Ag Extension Office. We gather a group of volunteers to drive a trailer to interested ranches and pick up their trash metal for recycling. A good way to raise money with revenue from scrap metal while establishing a relationship with the ranchers in the valley. FYI, I will be taking a trailer load of recyclables to Missoula on Friday, Nov. 14, so if you have anything you'd like to send, please drop it off by Thursday.

5. FUEL EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP- COMING SOON NOV. 22! Designed for those interested in alternative options for increasing our fuel efficiency with do-it-yourself or just-buy-it options and techniques. This workshop will focus specifically on utilizing an electrolysis reaction that produces a hydrogen gas to help your fuel burn more efficiently, get better gas mileage, increase the life of your engine and reduce your emissions by up to 80%. Matt Fletcher, currently of Hot Springs, MT will be hosting this class/workshop on NOV. 22 at the Nancy E. Cummings Ranch (UofI). The class will begin at 10:30 for a 2-hour classroom session, breaking at 12:30 and resuming from 1p.m. to 3 p.m. in a hands-on workshop portion. I would also highly encourage those that score at least an intermediate in engine knowledge to come for ideas to make this technology apply to large agricultural machinery and saving you money on fuel.

Please email me back with comments, concerns and suggestions. I love feedback. I will be checking this email consistently now. Thanks and hope to see you all sometimes soon.

amy

Salmon River Recycling

756.1686