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There are many compelling reasons to advocate for
the protection of natural resources and public
health. Among these, two are of major significance:
1) The present weakening and phasing out
of long-standing environmental policies
and regulations.
2) The current lack of official oversight
and accountability for public health, safety,
and quality of life in diverse communities.
the protection of natural resources and public
health. Among these, two are of major significance:
1) The present weakening and phasing out
of long-standing environmental policies
and regulations.
2) The current lack of official oversight
and accountability for public health, safety,
and quality of life in diverse communities.
The Environmental Relief Center, a 501(c)(3)
non-profit corporation, has not been organized
for the private gain of any person, but rather for
the following public and charitable purposes:
non-profit corporation, has not been organized
for the private gain of any person, but rather for
the following public and charitable purposes:
The Environmental Relief Center recognizes
a broad range of environmental issues which
directly link public health and global
sustainability to the preservation of natural
resources, and the protection of habitats
and species.
PLEASE SEE BELOW:
"Walking Down Hope Street"
a broad range of environmental issues which
directly link public health and global
sustainability to the preservation of natural
resources, and the protection of habitats
and species.
PLEASE SEE BELOW:
"Walking Down Hope Street"
The specific purpose of The Environmental Relief Center:
The protection of public health and natural resources
through support and advocacy for community conserva-
tion, public education, and new sources of funding.
(See full mission statement at end of page.)
" Walking Down Hope Street "
The protection of public health and natural resources
through support and advocacy for community conserva-
tion, public education, and new sources of funding.
(See full mission statement at end of page.)
" Walking Down Hope Street "
| THE ENVIRONMENTAL RELIEF CENTER Support and Advocacy for the Grass Roots " Walking Down Hope Street " (please see below) |
Wildflowers of the Pribilof Islands
| THE MEANING OF GRASS ROOTS ______ Grassroots (Colloq.) Close to, or emerging spontaneously from, the people. . . . . Webster's Dictionary |
WHEN LEFT UNCHECKED, MANY ENVIRONMENTAL
CONCERNS IDENTIFIED BELOW SERIOUSLY IMPACT
LOCAL COMMUNITIES, UNDERMINING PUBLIC HEALTH,
DEPLETING NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CONTRIBUT-
ING TO ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION, CLIMATE CHANGE,
AND DIMINISHED QUALITY OF LIFE:
CONCERNS IDENTIFIED BELOW SERIOUSLY IMPACT
LOCAL COMMUNITIES, UNDERMINING PUBLIC HEALTH,
DEPLETING NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CONTRIBUT-
ING TO ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION, CLIMATE CHANGE,
AND DIMINISHED QUALITY OF LIFE:
Reckless land-use decisions are seriously impacting earth's ecology, leaving communities throughout the
world struggling with air and water pollution, degraded eco-systems, and the consequences of hazardous
toxins and impaired public health.
The Environmental Relief Center is dedicated to the advocacy and support of small community
organizations across the country which often stand alone in defending their regional boundaries
against unbridled expansion, ill-considered zoning, and loss of open space. Often unacknowledged and
underfunded, local groups are seriously challenged by deeply entrenched alternative governments which
frequently over-ride the rule of law as well as democratic principles and transparency of process.
In cities and townships where small environmental organizations are out-numbered and out-spent, and
urban development has degraded landscapes and undermined public health, it is anticipated the
benefits and services offered by The Environmental Relief Center may help secure environmental
protections as well as improve standards for public health and safety.
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world struggling with air and water pollution, degraded eco-systems, and the consequences of hazardous
toxins and impaired public health.
The Environmental Relief Center is dedicated to the advocacy and support of small community
organizations across the country which often stand alone in defending their regional boundaries
against unbridled expansion, ill-considered zoning, and loss of open space. Often unacknowledged and
underfunded, local groups are seriously challenged by deeply entrenched alternative governments which
frequently over-ride the rule of law as well as democratic principles and transparency of process.
In cities and townships where small environmental organizations are out-numbered and out-spent, and
urban development has degraded landscapes and undermined public health, it is anticipated the
benefits and services offered by The Environmental Relief Center may help secure environmental
protections as well as improve standards for public health and safety.
.
Pollution: Contamination of air and water through
the use of fossil fuels, excessive chemicals and
environmental toxins.
Destruction of wetlands: Loss of beaches and
shorelines through industrial and residential develop-
ment.
Resource extraction: Unregulated drilling, mining,
deforestation, and grazing on public lands.
Urban sprawl and blight: Reckless land-use
decisions, traffic gridlock, deterioration of
neighborhoods, and homelessness.
Loss of habitat: Degraded eco-systems and
extinction of species.
Disregard for environmental science and public health
research: Widespread toxin-related illnesses and
delays in the development of renewable sources of
energy and clean-air technologies.
Population growth, inadequate waste-management
systems, and resource depletion.
Commercialization of park-lands, monuments, forests,
and other wilderness areas.
M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T
| W A L K I N G D O W N H O P E S T R E E T Mission Statement The Environmental Relief Center, a (501(c)(3) non-profit advocacy organization, is dedicated to a broad range of concerns which view environmental health and public health as a continuum which may be addressed with a singular vision. Our mission is to provide support, advocacy, and funding to community groups wherever environmental or public health concerns have united local interest. We encourage the open forum process where cooperative dialogue and transparency of purpose helps to formulate regional policy decisions. Local residents and stake-holders are encouraged to increase their participation in neighborhood councils, community forums, and decision-making processes at city hall. Among other community activities, The Environmental Relief Center supports town-hall meetings to encourage and integrate information exchange among government agencies, health science institutes, business interests, and local communities. During the past decade, the number of degraded and vanishing ecosystems has steadily increased due to conflicts of interest and jurisdictional delays in the restoration and preservation of natural areas. Studies of the toxic effects of industrial pollution upon the nation's local communities are now revealing the irreversible health impacts and often fatal consequences of reckless planning decisions, archaic laws, and the lack of funding for regulatory enforcement. The Environmental Relief Center is an activity-oriented organization, offering support for the environmental and health concerns of diverse communities through a number of Benefits and Service. Our "Growing Green Together" nature walks, study groups, community outreach and Awards Programs are helping to increase environmental awareness and the understanding of Earth's fragile and endangered eco-systems. Eco-Entertainment, a recently developed project of The Environmental Relief Center, will enlist the talent of creative artists in celebrating nature through unique presentations of environmental theatre, poetry, music and film. Our organization views the earth as a global community where environmental and public health concerns begin with individual and civic commitment -- are sustained nationally through executive and congressional leadership -- and extend across borders through education and shared responsibilities. Our mission embraces a new and dynamic shift toward personal commitment to the greening of cities, the protection of public health, the conservation of open space, and restoration of degraded areas. We urge all who share our concerns to work within their communities as leaders and advocates for public health and environmental integrity. If you wish to join our group as a volunteer, we invite your participation; or if you would like to develop an interest group in your area, we would enjoy speaking with you. Peggy Forster, Director The Environmental Relief Center (818) 762-5852 |
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