1. DRAFT Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Members of the community, stewards of the river 6/4/2016srrttf.org1

2. DRAFT Who We Are 6/4/2016srrttf.org2

3. DRAFT The Issue The Spokane River fails to meet water quality standards for toxics, including PCBs – Federal – State – Tribal 6/4/2016srrttf.org3

4. DRAFT Our Vision We will work collaboratively to characterize the sources of toxics in the Spokane River and identify and implement appropriate actions needed to make measurable progress towards meeting applicable water quality standards for the State of Washington, State of Idaho, and The Spokane Tribe of Indians. 6/4/2016srrttf.org4

5. DRAFT What Are PCBs? 6/4/2016srrttf.org5

6. DRAFT Where PCBs are Found Today 6/4/2016srrttf.org6

7. DRAFT How Do PCBs Enter the River? 6/4/2016srrttf.org7

8. DRAFT How Do PCBs Enter the River? 6/4/2016srrttf.org8 Reference: Ecology Spokane River PCB Source Assessment, April 2011

9. DRAFT What Are PCB Limits? 6/4/2016srrttf.org9 Federal Allowance WA EPA 50 ppm 0.00000017 ppm 0.000000064 ppm 0.0000000034 ppm Federal Allowance to Spokane Tribe Standards: Magnitude Difference 14,836,795,252

10. DRAFT What Are PCB Limits? 6/4/2016srrttf.org10

11. DRAFT Health & Environmental Impacts of PCBs

12. DRAFT Health & Environmental Impacts of PCBs 6/4/2016srrttf.org12

13. DRAFT Decline of 50% Over 20 Years 6/4/2016srrttf.org13 Source: Dept of Ecology Source: Dept. of Ecology

14. DRAFT 6/4/2016srrttf.org14 Task Force Approach

15. DRAFT Task Force Goals Bring the Spokane River into compliance with applicable water quality standards Better understand how PCBs enter and move through river Identify data obtained and needed to address data gaps 6/4/2016srrttf.org15

16. DRAFT Task Force Accomplishments (to-date) 6/4/2016srrttf.org16 Formation of Task Force Technical evaluation in progress Drafting 5-year work plan Community education underway

17. DRAFT Looking Ahead 6/4/2016srrttf.org17 Jan 2012: Task Force established 2013-2015: Technical analysis, source ID, collaboration with cities and businesses 2016: Clean-up plan implementation

18. DRAFT 18 Why should you care?

19. DRAFT What Can I Do? Exercise consumer choice through: Product choice—“dye-free” Proper disposal of used products Support of labeling Responsible home renovations Get involved! 6/4/2016srrttf.org19

20. DRAFT Questions? 6/4/2016srrttf.org20 Toxics Task Force www.srrttf.org