On December 10th, 2013, Brian Leahy, Director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation Visited Tulare County. El Quinto Sol De America, based out of Lindsay, CA hosted a series of site visits to towns like Tooley Ville and Plainview where residents were able to meet with Mr. Leahy. The residents spoke to the Director […]
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Social Media Call to Action–Cancer-Causing Chloropicrin
A week ago some legislators called on the Department of Pesticide Regulation to take action on the fumigant Chloropicrin. Chloropicrin, is a cancer-causing fumigant that is used all throughout the state of California, especially in strawberry fields. We need your help to keep the pressure on DPR about taking these recommendations from legislators seriously. Among other […]
Official Language: Recommendations to DPR regarding Chloropicrin
The Department of Pesticide Regulation is taking recommendations on control and regulation measures for the fumigant pesticide chloropicrin until July 31, 2013. Below you will find the official language of the letter submitted to DPR on behalf of CCEJN. We invite you to use similar recommendations, or take the language to submit your own letters […]
Chloropicrin Hearings in Fresno
June 19, 2013 Earlier this week the Department of Pesticide Regulation held two community meetings in Fresno’s Farm Bureau as part of a series of hearing around the state in regards to the fumigant pesticide Chloropicrin. Chloropicrin is a substance used primarily to cultivate strawberries, almonds, and fruit trees. This substance has been linked to […]