Nitrate Leaching and Groundwater Contamination

The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights states in Article 25 (1) that  “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing,” etc.  The right to uncontaminated water, the life source for our planet, certainly falls under this principle as an inalienable right. Unfortunately, nitrate contamination of our groundwater from excessive fertilization of agricultural fields has robbed many of this right... Read more here



Pesticide Exposure

Just as the Midwest is well known as the Breadbasket of the United States, the Salinas Valley has long been referred its Salad Bowl, and rightly so.  The vast majority of broccoli, brussel sprouts, artichokes and strawberries, just to name a few, come from this small but extremely productive region in California.  Unfortunately, vegetables are not all that’s being produced.  Industrialized agriculture uses mass amounts of highly toxic synthetic and natural pesticides that cause serious illness in humans when exposed...Read more here





Erosion of Agricultural Lands

The slopes surrounding the Elkhorn Slough provide yet another example of environmental injustices in the Tri-County Area.  In the lower part of the slough, the flat fertile lands support a vibrant agricultural scene.  The lush areas are in high demand and may be rented to several different growers during the span of a year, and for a hefty price.  In the slough highlands, however, the story is much different...Read more here