Garrett Clifton

Community Team

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112 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

180

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

180

minutes

spent outdoors

Garrett's actions

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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DAILY ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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Garrett Clifton 10/15/2023 10:11 PM

I have been walking for several hours every day this week not to reach a destination, but rather in the pursuit of deer. This has no eco change of any kind as I am not replacing vehicle trips with emission free walking, but I do feel as if it has an impact on my overall wellbeing. I feel great. Also, I have not been using any running water as it does not exist up here with our aged and broken pumphouse, so that is (I think) providing a slight positive ecological impact. The water we do bring up here is generally in reusable 5 gallon plastic jugs, and we pour it directly to our canteens or hand washing 'faucet', so I think the impact is positive rather than negative.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Conserve Toilet Water

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

Garrett Clifton 10/15/2023 6:47 PM

I am currently at my family's ranch in eastern Oregon, and all of the water for this property comes from several wells. All of the people who live on the mountain have a well (or several) that supplies their home with water. I am not sure how a multitude of wells can affect groundwater or other factors, but I would guess the wells are incredibly sustainable when compared to other forms of water production. I don't think anything needs to change.

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- Adnan Maksoud 10/16/2023 4:06 PM
  
  That sounds very convenient, Garrett. I wonder how difficult it would be to incorporate similar systems into the city, so as to provide sustainable, clean, and processed water freely to people. Portland is known to have a multitude of watersheds and we also experience seasonal rain. I imagine these resources could be more utilized.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Garrett Clifton 10/15/2023 6:43 PM

When I am driving I don't experience much of anything because I am focused on safely operating a motor vehicle. As a passenger, I am quite observant. When I have free attention like when I am walking, I notice much more about my surroundings and have a more enjoyable journey.

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