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Rachel Courtney

CUUFers

"Learning more about the little things that make a difference."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 993 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    448
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Rachel's actions

Nature

VISIT SALMON LADDER

I will visit Rocky Reach Dam and learn about salmon migration.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

SHOP USED FIRST

I will shop used first when purchasing clothing or supplies.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

HIKE A LOCAL TRAIL

I will hike a local trail. (Consider joining one of Chelan Douglas Land Trust outings such as May 8 Sam Hill Walk for Families.)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Food Waste

I will reduce food waste by carefully filling my plate and only taking what I can eat.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Sustainable Community

Attend May Green Drinks

I will attend May's "Green Drinks" event on Thursday, May 16th (featuring Link Transit).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Fitness Class

Try a fitness class at the WRAC, one-time free as an EcoChallenge participant

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

LEARN ABOUT NATIVE BEES

I will read about native bees and take an action to help them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

CONSERVATION LOCALLY

I will search the webpage of The Nature Conservancy for 10 species they help protect, 10 natural preserves in Washington they steward and consider one way I could participate in their work in the Moses Coulee Preserves. (Hunter Steward Program, pigmy rabbit habitat repair, trail maintenance, fence repair)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk to the Nearest Bus Stop

I will walk to the bus stop nearest my home to discover how I can use transit.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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