The city finally confirmed they are ending the use of toxic herbicides in our public spaces. Seeing the parks and streets free from these poisons is such a relief for my family and all the kids who play here. We proved that we do not have to accept chemical exposure …
May 11, 2019
Final supporters
We are asking the City
to stop the use of toxic pesticides and herbicides in Rancho Santa Margarita , and not to allow the multiple agencies working within the City to use these harmful unsafe toxins where we live.
I asked one man what he was spraying in the flower fields at Las Flores and Antonio and he told me it was Roundup. There is international concern for Roundup and other products with the main ingredient of "Glyphosate" which is used commonly for weed control. An ever growing large body of evidence / research, the EPA and medical professionals agree the use toxic pesticides are linked to the pandemic of health issues and the rise of diseases such as cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Alzheimer's,fatty liver disease and autism, just to name a few.
Our children, family and pets should not be exposed to toxins designed to kill on a regular basis. We do not want to be playing and walking through chemically treated areas with harmful toxins for the sake of a weed to die. The health consequences to our children and loved ones are not worth it.
• Glyphosate does not dry off, wash off or cook off. It absorbs into our food through the soil after it is sprayed as a “burn down” on the soil before planting. • It is sprayed on school play grounds, parks, sidewalks, streets, back yard gardens, in waterways, forestry, and on our food. • It is sprayed on GMO food crops, the soil of non GMO crops, and directly on non organic food as a drying agent such as wheat, sugar, barley, dried beans, peas and more
Spraying pesticides also kills the microorganisms in the soil and then the soil can no longer absorb carbon. When the sprinklers go off these toxic chemicals go directly into the storm drains and wreck havoc in the ocean
Toxic chemicals have been directly linked to the dramatic bee and butterfly population declines.
We also know that "Glyphosate" is highly toxic and a health risk based on the EPA’s website and classification. Many studies are showing the kidney damage, Cancer, Leukemia, Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are linked to the chemical toxins the City uses for landscape management.
We request that our School Boards, City Council, Home Owner Associations and County discontinue the use of Roundup, glyphosate based and toxic chemicals and instead use organic products or other methods such as : ✪ Community or Scout project weed pulling days ✪ Boiling water/vinegar/dish soap combinations or organic alternatives ✪ Safe Steam Weed Killer Machines from: Weed Technics [email protected] . Irvine and San Clemente are great examples to follow and she should do the same.
“THERE IS NO ACCEPTABLE LEVEL
OF GLYPHOSATE IN OUR FOOD,
WATER, RAIN,
OR BODIES” - Anthony Samsel, Independant Scientist of
Environmental Chemistry, Organic Chemistry,
and Polymer Chemistry
please see additional fact sheet: https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/yesmaam/page...
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 22, 2019
March 13, 2018
I have been spending my mornings walking through our parks and documenting the areas that are still being sprayed despite our ongoing requests for change. It is heartbreaking to see these chemicals in the very places where our children play and our neighbors walk their dogs. My focus remains on pinning down city officials for a direct conversation about why they continue to ignore the risks to our families.
September 11, 2017
Seeing one hundred people stand up against these toxins in our neighborhood is honestly overwhelming. I started this because I am terrified for my own family but knowing I am not alone makes this fight feel possible.
Reached 100 supporters
September 11, 2017
55 Comments
I am a dog owner and a mother to an 11 year old boy. Given the countess research on the weed killer round up and other pesticides. I am asking the city officials of rsm to stop using these products. We need to evolve as a city and start using products that are not harmful to it's residents
Thanks for doing this. I notice dead bees on my property frequently and I'm sure it's from pesticides on HOA property behind me.
Instead of Round-Up spray regular full strength household vinegar on plants to kill them.
Please stop all use of dangerous pesticides and herbicides immediately. Glyphosate is a known carcinogen and also the number one killer of our bees and monarch butterflies. Monsanto which is now owned by Bayer has a product called Roundup. This product should be banned and never used again! Please research glyphosate and its dangers. Thank you.
The City of Irvine has gone toxin-free, RSM can too. Protect our children and pets!
Stop spraying poison!
The sooner the better.
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The city finally confirmed they are ending the use of toxic herbicides in our public spaces. Seeing the parks and streets free from these poisons is such a relief for my family and all the kids who play here. We proved that we do not have to accept chemical exposure …
May 11, 2019
Final supporters
We are asking the City
to stop the use of toxic pesticides and herbicides in Rancho Santa Margarita , and not to allow the multiple agencies working within the City to use these harmful unsafe toxins where we live.
I asked one man what he was spraying in the flower fields at Las Flores and Antonio and he told me it was Roundup. There is international concern for Roundup and other products with the main ingredient of "Glyphosate" which is used commonly for weed control. An ever growing large body of evidence / research, the EPA and medical professionals agree the use toxic pesticides are linked to the pandemic of health issues and the rise of diseases such as cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Alzheimer's,fatty liver disease and autism, just to name a few.
Our children, family and pets should not be exposed to toxins designed to kill on a regular basis. We do not want to be playing and walking through chemically treated areas with harmful toxins for the sake of a weed to die. The health consequences to our children and loved ones are not worth it.
• Glyphosate does not dry off, wash off or cook off. It absorbs into our food through the soil after it is sprayed as a “burn down” on the soil before planting. • It is sprayed on school play grounds, parks, sidewalks, streets, back yard gardens, in waterways, forestry, and on our food. • It is sprayed on GMO food crops, the soil of non GMO crops, and directly on non organic food as a drying agent such as wheat, sugar, barley, dried beans, peas and more
Spraying pesticides also kills the microorganisms in the soil and then the soil can no longer absorb carbon. When the sprinklers go off these toxic chemicals go directly into the storm drains and wreck havoc in the ocean
Toxic chemicals have been directly linked to the dramatic bee and butterfly population declines.
We also know that "Glyphosate" is highly toxic and a health risk based on the EPA’s website and classification. Many studies are showing the kidney damage, Cancer, Leukemia, Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are linked to the chemical toxins the City uses for landscape management.
We request that our School Boards, City Council, Home Owner Associations and County discontinue the use of Roundup, glyphosate based and toxic chemicals and instead use organic products or other methods such as : ✪ Community or Scout project weed pulling days ✪ Boiling water/vinegar/dish soap combinations or organic alternatives ✪ Safe Steam Weed Killer Machines from: Weed Technics [email protected] . Irvine and San Clemente are great examples to follow and she should do the same.
“THERE IS NO ACCEPTABLE LEVEL
OF GLYPHOSATE IN OUR FOOD,
WATER, RAIN,
OR BODIES” - Anthony Samsel, Independant Scientist of
Environmental Chemistry, Organic Chemistry,
and Polymer Chemistry
please see additional fact sheet: https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/yesmaam/page...
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 22, 2019
March 13, 2018
I have been spending my mornings walking through our parks and documenting the areas that are still being sprayed despite our ongoing requests for change. It is heartbreaking to see these chemicals in the very places where our children play and our neighbors walk their dogs. My focus remains on pinning down city officials for a direct conversation about why they continue to ignore the risks to our families.
September 11, 2017
Seeing one hundred people stand up against these toxins in our neighborhood is honestly overwhelming. I started this because I am terrified for my own family but knowing I am not alone makes this fight feel possible.
Reached 100 supporters
September 11, 2017
55 Comments
I’m a current Cancer patient. PLEASE stop straying this poison in our yards and grounds. YOU are slowly killing people!!!! If it doesn’t stop, I’m sure that many will come together to take legal action. Have a nice day.
I am a dog owner and a mother to an 11 year old boy. Given the countess research on the weed killer round up and other pesticides. I am asking the city officials of rsm to stop using these products. We need to evolve as a city and start using products that are not harmful to it's residents
Thanks for doing this. I notice dead bees on my property frequently and I'm sure it's from pesticides on HOA property behind me.
Instead of Round-Up spray regular full strength household vinegar on plants to kill them.
Please stop all use of dangerous pesticides and herbicides immediately. Glyphosate is a known carcinogen and also the number one killer of our bees and monarch butterflies. Monsanto which is now owned by Bayer has a product called Roundup. This product should be banned and never used again! Please research glyphosate and its dangers. Thank you.
The City of Irvine has gone toxin-free, RSM can too. Protect our children and pets!
Stop spraying poison!
The sooner the better.
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I’m a current Cancer patient. PLEASE stop straying this poison in our yards and grounds. YOU are slowly killing people!!!! If it doesn’t stop, I’m sure that many will come together to take legal action. Have a nice day.