Welcome to Healthy Communities Project
Every year, millions of tons of toxic pesticides and synthetic (petroleum-based) fertilizers pollute the environment, poison our waterways and endanger public health. Our goal at Healthy Communities Project is to provide well substantiated, objective data on the risks associated with pesticide exposure and the information you need to eliminate pesticides from your home, yard and community.
A growing body of research shows that exposure to pesticides can trigger a host of diseases including cancer, neurological disorders, infertility, birth defects, and asthma. How we are affected by these exposures depends upon our individual genetics. Therefore, an important component of disease prevention is to take whatever steps we can to eliminate these potential disease triggers from both our home and surrounding environments. Eliminating pesticides is an easy thing to do to reduce our risk!
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Wisconsin Landscape Pesticide Advance Notification Registry: Deadline February 1st.
If you know of neighbors who use a commercial pesticide applicator, you can be notified in advance of applications to their lawn so you can avoid exposure. It is a good way to know when to keep windows shut or walk a different route to school to avoid the pesticide drift. Below is more information and the 2010 registry application.
Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer
Protection Information Page
Educational Opportunities:
Now is the time that landscape professionals gear up and start planning for spring. Here's a great opportunity for learning more about Organic Lawn Care right here in Wisconsin with nationally known speakers! Pass this opportunity on to your landscape professional, Public Works Department, and School District Groundskeeper! The conference has a great line-up of speakers, and attendees will leave with practical information they can put to work to reduce pesticide use and create healthier landscapes.
Madison - January 28th and 29th, 2010
2010 Midwest Organic Lawn and Landscaping Conference
Recent News
| Harvard University Using Natural Lawn Care Practices | Thursday, September 24, 2009 |
| Groups Say Science on Glyphosate Disqualifies It for Re-registration | Wednesday, September 23, 2009 |
| Toxic Lawns | Monday, June 01, 2009 |
| Two States Pass Bills on Lawn Pesticides Use at Day Care Centers | Thursday, May 21, 2009 |
| EPA Awards Citizens Group for Successfully Banning Pesticide Use | Monday, May 11, 2009 |
Recent Studies
| Common Household Pesticides Linked To Childhood Cancer | Wednesday, July 29, 2009 |
| Urban Insecticide Use Linked to Decline of Delta Ecosystem | Friday, July 17, 2009 |
| Secret Ingredient in the Herbicide Roundup Kills Human Cells | Wednesday, July 01, 2009 |
| Scientists Study Children’s Susceptibility to Pesticides | Thursday, June 25, 2009 |
| Pesticide Exposure Link to Parkinson’s Disease Strengthened | Monday, June 08, 2009 |
Upcoming Events
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