Are you concerned about pesticides and other "forever" poisons in your water, soil, air, and food? If so, join environmental activists and groups for a Day of Environmental Advocacy at the Vermont State House in Montpelier, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 1 PM. A press conference will be held from NOON to 12:45 PM in the Cedar Creek Room in the State House.

Members of 6 grassroots groups will be congregating outside of the 2 entrances to Montpelier's State House and visiting legislative offices. We will draw attention to environmental toxins and contaminants that are poisoning water, air, soil, and food in Vermont, as well as endangering the health of humans and other species.

The Coalition will be asking legislators and government officials to:

1. Ban PFAS as a class of chemicals.

2. End sewage and wastewater overflows.

3. Reduce pesticide use by 50% by 2030.

4. Ban landfills from releasing leachates into our waterways.

5. Ban the use of biosolids on agricultural lands until their use can be shown to be safe.

The Coalition is also advocating for specific bills that have been introduced and that deal with PFAS, pesticides, and toxins.

In particular, the environmental groups support S.25, S.197, H.706, and H.48, as well as other environmental bills that are on the docket.

To be part of the January 30th Day of Environmental Advocacy in Montpelier, email Marguerite Adelman at pfasinfo@wilpfus.org or sknightinvt73@gmail.com.

Event Info

Oct 7, 2024, 7 to 8:15 PM

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