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Erosion control refers to best practices to prevent sediment fromwashing into the storm drain system. Toxic materials, such as mercury, bond to soil particles and are carried into local streams. Mercury is then ingested by fish which can make eating too much fish hazardous to human health. The City of Willamina is in the process...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that contaminants in stormwater runoff cause over half of the pollution in our nation's waterways. Pollutants such as fertilizers, household chemicals, motor oil, paints, pet waste, solvents, yard waste, and more are commonly washed into your local stormwater system. These pollutants are discharged untreated to local waterways. It begins when...

What is Mercury? Mercury is a heavy metal commonly found in items such as thermostats, thermometers, fluorescent lights, some cosmetics, certain car parts, batteries and more. Mercury has been used for industrial processing, mining, treatment of hides, and even for medical purposes. For a more complete list see Mercury in Consumer Products | US EPA...

What is TMDL? TMDL stands for "Total Maximum Daily Load" and referes to the maximum amount of polluntant a body of water can receive while meeting water quality standards. As the Designated Management Agency (DMA), the City of Willamina is required by DEQ to implemnt a TMDL plan that outlines management goals, projects, partners, priorities,...

Trees and shrubs look their best when regularly pruned and taken care of and Willamina sees it as a vital part of beauty, livability, and safety for the city. When they become outgrown, they can be hazardous for pedestrians and motorist. Owners of property in Willamina are responsible for maintaining trees, shrubs, and other vegetation...