PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT
There are some important areas where a local board can protect the local environment. One area where Mike Turinsky is advocating is in preventing building site runoff from polluting our waterways. Mike is also interested in stream cleanup; he helped start an adopt a spot on Rivera Drive in Flat Bush. Mike also does his part to be present and encourage the planting of native trees and native bush in our communities. And he actually rides his bike for transportation.
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Preventing Building Site Runoff from Polluting our Waterways
Our community has a serious issue with messy building sites polluting our waterways. Builders do not always understand what is required to keep silt and building site run-off from making its way into our streams and rivers. One of the first things I did after being elected, was I began attending The Ōtara Lake and Waterways Trust's meetings.
Stream and lakes cleanup
Mike advocates for cleaning up of our waterways in and around the Howick Local Board area.
Planting Trees and Native Bushes
Mike also does his part to be present and encourage the planting of native trees and native bush in our communities. And he made the Spinoffs "Climate Angels" List for people for are genuinely trying to help the environment. Mike also rides his bike more often than he drives, well anywhere.