Get The Scoop on Our Dirt! Heavy Metals Remediation Symposium

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Vashon Maury-Island soil is laced with heavy metals.

Scientists working with the VMICC reported their findings to the 118 members of the community at the Symposium.

Items covered were:

1. The nature and extent of arsenic, cadmium and lead in Vashon-Maury soil.
   Just how dirty our dirt is.
   Which heavy metals are contaminating our soil.
   Where the concentrations are highest.
   
   
2. The risks from exposure to contaminants
   Our children are most vulnerable to soil contamination, but where are the real risks? Disease? Injury?
   Long-term effects v. shorter-term reactions.
   
   
3. Practical remedies to improve soil and protect your family, your pets, your home
   The solutions are fairly simple.
   It doesn't take much to clean our dirt, protect our families and prevent illness.

Presentations were made by:

Dr. David Eaton, U.W. Professor od Environmental Health, Toxicology Program, Associate Dean of Research, School of Public Health & Community Medicine Director, Center for Ecogenetics & Environmental Health

Ms. Mary Robinson, Educator, Vashon Grower & VIGA board member

Dr. Rita Schenck, Director of the Institute for Environmental Research and Education (IERE), Vashon

The Meeting was held at Chautauqua Elementary School - Multi-purpose Room
on Monday, November 18, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

For More Information: May Gerstle, 463-0974

Sponsored by Vashon-Maury Island Community Council's Heavy Metals Remediation Committee
Paid for by a public participation grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology