We all can, and must, change how we manage public lands for the better.
Across this country, well-intentioned concerns about biodiversity loss and ecological change were captured and corrupted by corporations selling chemical solutions, and pesticide use was integrated into every natural lands management protocol. But over the years, new information from the scientific community, the courts, and “alternative” land managers has emerged proving that our reliance on such toxic chemicals has only led to further deterioration of human health, ecosystem function, and water purity.
No city employees or contractors should be exposed to carcinogens and other toxic pesticides in the course of their job.
Alternatives to pesticides have been shown to be safe and effective.
It is the responsibility of our elected representatives to safeguard the health and welfare of the residents of and visitors to the City of Philadelphia and to conserve and protect the City’s terrestrial and aquatic environments, including all animal and plant life.
No city employees or contractors should be exposed to carcinogens and other toxic pesticides in the course of their job.
Alternatives to pesticides have been shown to be safe and effective.
It is the responsibility of our elected representatives to safeguard the health and welfare of the residents of and visitors to the City of Philadelphia and to conserve and protect the City’s terrestrial and aquatic environments, including all animal and plant life.
