Tuesday, November 10, 2009

East Yards to host cumulative impacts workshop

East Yards Communities for Environmental Justice will host a two-day workshop on the cumulative impacts of pollution.

The workshop, held 6 - 8 p.m. on consecutive Thursday's beginning Nov. 12, will provide information on toxins, polluters and decision-making processes that affect the community.

An expert at the second meeting, Nov. 19, will teach data collection and help people become data collectors in their own neighborhoods.

The workshop will take place in the EYCEJ Community Room, 5117 Kinsie St., Commerce 90040.

The workshop will include training supplies, Spanish translation services, dinner and child care services.

Registration is required. See contact info on the EYCEJ home page.

2 comments:

  1. More local Green events: (This) Saturday, November 14, '09, These will be (1) A guided hike (about 2.9 miles) at:
    Hellman Wilderness Park
    Corner of Greenleaf Avenue & Orange Drive
    (North) Whittier
    8 a.m-11 a.m.
    for more info: www.habitatauthority.org, or call Helen Cohen at (562) 945-9003.
    (2) Big stuff/e-stuff waste roundup--things the usual trashguys don't allow, like appliances, furniture, timber, masonry, and up to 5-each (non-commercial) tires. They'll also shred your unwanted personal documents onsite. It'll be 9 a.m.-3 pm. at Santa Fe High
    10400 Orr& Day Road
    Santa Fe Springs
    More info: (562) 868-0511, Ext. 7361

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  2. Thanks for all the comments, Greenway7x! I just shared them with the members of the Friends board. I know they'll appreciate your ideas and support.

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