 As we begin to understand more about chemicals,
our environment and our health, we can choose to err on the side
of caution. One such choice is to stop applying toxic pesticides
on our property. These flags are for people like you who have
decided to approach their partnership with the ecosystem in a
more natural way. By using the precautionary principle, we are
participating in an intervention and prevention program to promote
breast health for our family and our community.
Some people have come to the conclusion that toxic pesticides
on lawns are like toxic drugs in our bodies... in the long run
they actually weaken the body. We are learning that with a "well
balanced" healthy soil, nature can take care of itself.
By using organic methods, you can prevent weeds, crab grass and
brown spots. The closer the soil is to its natural state, the
less toxic pesticides will be needed.
ELIMINATING THE USE OF TOXIC PESTICIDES,
YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR HEALTH, CHILDREN, PETS AND WILDLIFE, DRINKING
WATER RESOURCES
I Learn How to Landscape NATURALLY
For more information about safe organic landscape care, please
call the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition 547-1518
WHY ARE TOXIC PESTICIDES HARMFUL?
Toxic pesticides are designed to KILL living things. Toxic pesticides
end up in the groundwater -YOUR DRINKING WATER- Toxic pesticides
are being studied in connection with: - the rise of breast cancer
and all other cancers - interference with the development of
the nervous systems of children - links to childhood Leukemia
(Sources: Cornell Extension of Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester Counties;
Adelphi University; NYS Attorney General; U.S. EPA)
A Letter from Councilman Mark Cuthbertson
Dear Neighbor:
Thank you for choosing a natural approach to lawn care and for
displaying this flag which is sponsored by the Town of Huntington
and is a gift from the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition.
This new effort to involve individual homeowners expands upon
the work of Supervisor Frank Petrone, who, with the support of
Councilman Steve Israel, Councilwoman Susan J. Scarpati- Reilly
and Councilwoman Marlene L. Budd, has been working toward making
the town-owned golf courses toxic/chemical free.
More and more evidence points to the excessive use of toxic
pesticides as contributing to the high rates of cancer and other
diseases. As we grapple with the huge questions of causes and
cures, we know that we can take small and steady steps in the
right direction. Eliminating toxic pesticides from your own lawn
is one such step. And when you display the "I'm Fed Naturally" flag,
you'll be encouraging your neighbors to do the same.
Sincerely,
MARK CUTHBERTSON
Councilman
Has been sponsored by: Town of Huntington
Frank P. Petrone, Supervisor Steve Israel, Councilman Susan
J. Scarpati-Reilly, Councilwoman Marlene L. Budd, Councilwoman
Mark Cuthbertson, Councilman |
