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Are you concerned about ocean pollution?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
604 Votes

Are you concerned about ocean pollution?

Yes, very much!

12

Not really.

4

Yes, very much!

12 Comments
Sam Ackerman
1
Sam Ackerman

Yes I understand its a concern, Just when you look at the problem you see most of the trash is coming from other places then the USA.

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Oakley Taylor
1
Oakley Taylor

How could anyone not being concerned about this major source of food for our fishermen and local economies? We have to reign in the pollution with reduction of plastic bags and with regard for sealife

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Elizabeth Spalding
0
Elizabeth Spalding

There is a floating landfill called trash island that is almost the size of Texas. Miles and miles of trash.

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Rachel Jarvis Saunders
0
Rachel Jarvis Saunders

This is a global problem regardless of the source. Biodiversity is essential ...for live (HUMANS too), we have to protect the place that gives life.

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Dan Taylor
0
Dan Taylor

It's the engine that the planet runs on!

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Heidi Owen
0
Heidi Owen

As well as all the radiation coming from fukashima.

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k san
0
k san

How can any sane, intelligent person not be concerned when we see a "garbage island" the size of Rhode Island in the middle of the Pacific; when we see dolphins ensnared in netting, etc.?

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Mou Chat Reed
0
Mou Chat Reed

It is a sad day when you see the pollution that is in the ocean and on beaches. Please clean up and carry out !!

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Not really.

4 Comments
Robert 'Lew' Lewandowski
1
Robert 'Lew' Lewandowski

95% of all ocean plastic pollution comes from 10 rivers, 8 in Aisia, the other 2 in Africa. The USA contributes about 1%. htps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4970214/95-plastic-oceans-com

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John Philo
1
John Philo

The top polluters China and India are the ones who need to be held accountable not the US. Focus on the real culprits.

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Christena
0
Christena

Most of the issue comes from third world countries that don't take care of their garbage properly and last report was 40% of plastic in the ocean was from FISHING NETS. there's work to be done but our focus is in the wrong place.

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Paul Drahn
0
Paul Drahn

The media is breathless concerning plastic in the ocean. Eventually all the plastic breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces. When small enough, bacteria use it as a food source.

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George Pearson
George Pearson

Jesus, where do you get your news?

k san
k san

I second George? Where do you get your "news?" Because what you wrote is ridiculous.

Austin Wills
Austin Wills

Did you get this from Faux News?

Do you think higher  SDC fees will lead to fewer new homes in Bend?
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217 Votes

Do you think higher SDC fees will lead to fewer new homes in Bend?

Yes

2

No

0

Yes

2 Comments
Kimmy Wasatch
0
Kimmy Wasatch

Beginning to look like the city wants to be a mini Portland. Not what Central Oregon is all about.

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Latterdaysaint
0
Latterdaysaint

People are already dealing with bidenomics, vote this woke city council out

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No

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Do you agree with piping of canals in Central Oregon?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
320 Votes

Do you agree with piping of canals in Central Oregon?

Yes

4

No

3

Yes

4 Comments
Michael Thille
1
Michael Thille

Piping the canals to conserve water is the logical next step. Where does Commissioner Adair think the wildlife got a drink before the canals were made over 100 years ago? I will admit reducing Junipers and reinvigorating our wild grasslands makes sense.

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Delaney Gates
1
Delaney Gates

The canals were not put in as "water features" for people's backyards. Build your own water feature and pay for the water. This water is meant for agriculture.

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SunnySunshinestein
1
SunnySunshinestein

Get it done, it's way past time.

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happy jean
0
happy jean

Commission Adair, where do you think wildlife get water when irrigation water is off Oct-March? Please share your plan and funding strategy for removing 5 million juniper trees. What will happen to the wildlife that live in those trees. Your argument is weak.

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No

3 Comments
snowzone
1
snowzone

Why do Bend residence have to accommodate Jefferson county. I'm sure someone up there can figure a way go pump the water they need out of Lake Billy Chinook

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Alma and Bruce Miller
1
Alma and Bruce Miller

I agree with commissioner Patti Adair - there are other alternatives.

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Robert 'Lew' Lewandowski
1
Robert 'Lew' Lewandowski

Wildlife has relied on these open canals for decades. There is no other option for critter water.

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