Walama Restoration Project work crew helps create pesticide-free zones near schools
2010 was a banner year for Beyond Toxics’ grassroots project, the Oregon Pesticide Action Working Group (OPAWG), a network of Oregonians representing seven rural counties. OPAWG builds leadership for pesticide reform by assisting with direct action campaigns – mostly for small towns and rural communities who are fighting to stop pesticide drift and run-off. Beyond Toxics believes that developing a statewide voice and supporting these grassroots efforts is critical to advancing change.
OPAWG has been the catalyst for many successful projects. For example, in September 2010, ODOT agreed to a ground-breaking partnership with Beyond Toxics and rural neighbors to remove invasive weeds without the use of pesticides along a 12-mile stretch of Highway 36 in the Siuslaw Watershed. They also agreed to reduce pesticide use by 60% along the other 44 miles of this scenic highway. We also helped communities take on successful pesticide reduction projects in Walton, Yachats, Ashland, Williams, Eugene, Waldport and other places. Furthermore, Beyond Toxics traveled throughout the Northwest region to present data and make recommendations in front of key agencies that have the ability to set policy to reduce pesticide use.
- Read the NEW Forestry Pesticide Project page
- Pesticide Reform Action page (and sign our Pesticide Reform Statement of Principles form)
- The Triangle Lake chemical trespass story hits the national media: see the 10 min. video on PBS News Hour
- More on the Highway 36/Triangle Lake Area Exposure Investigation
- Take action for pesticide reform
- Pesticide reform resources
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