CADPR has launched an investigation into the spraying of multiple truckloads of glyphosate—a known carcinogen—into San Juan Creek. Will they take real action to protect Californians and our wildlife or continue to protect and prioritize industry interests? It’s time to end this toxic and failing practice and stop taxpayer funds from fueling pesticide cash-back reward programs that turn our public spaces into pesticide dumping grounds.
Author Archives: Kim Konte
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Konte: Truckloads of Glyphosate Sprayed in San Juan Creek
Residents of Dana Point and Laguna Beach witnessed OC Public Works using public funds to apply truckloads of glyphosate in San Juan Creek, home to endangered Southern California Coast Steelhead. This toxic practice harms wildlife and public health. It’s time to ban glyphosate in Orange County.
