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Community Science

Unfortunately, the burden of proof falls on us. Reporting potential violations and meeting with decision makers and regulatory agencies about our concerns generally (with few exceptions) hasn't led to further investigation by those charged with protecting the environment and public health. 

 

We have had to find the time, money, and expertise to conduct our own investigations. We are not alone in this. Environmental justice communities across the nation are taking matters into their own hands. Over the years, we have taken several air, soil, and water samples and conducted our own health survey. 

 

Recently, we were partnered with two scientists through the Thriving Earth Exchange Program to help us synthesize our data into reports that could be shared with our neighbors, our doctors and in our advocacy work and to expand our community science program. In addition, to the reports, they have helped us 

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  • use meteorological data to track how pollutants are being transported into our community,

  • offer scientific assessments of MDEQ air pollution monitoring activities and projects, and

  • conduct more air sampling monitoring using low cost sensors and odor & symptom logging data.

PM 2.5 Air monitoring in neighborhood using Purple Air Monitor and weather station

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