Toxic Soil Busters/Arts at the Gardens JAMBOREE
(July 29th) a Success! Read about it!
"Toxic Soil Buster Day" Declared by Mayor Murray: June 20, 2006!
Read an article and see a video about the Mayor's proclamation at Worcester Indymedia
We are embarking on an exciting new project: Toxic Soil Busters Cooperative
This youth program just began!
We're looking for interns: download a flyer HERE
Please contact Matt for more information:
Our mission is to work with communities facing environmental injustice to build healthy spaces for living, working, and playing.
The Worcester Roots Project uses direct action to remove contamination by lead, other heavy metals, and hydrocarbons from Worcester soils. We are concerned about lead poisoning in children. We use phytoremediation and other low cost methods to remove toxins from soil. Certain plants absorb contaminants as they grow. These plants can then be removed and disposed of safely. Our target sites are low-income neighborhoods throughout the city, which have some of the highest levels of soil pollution, and the largest number of lead-paint contaminated dwellings, in the nation.
Worcester Roots Project also engages in community organizing, education, and outreach. We organize workshops to share skills and knowledge on the problem of soil contamination. Our aim is to empower communities to protect their environmental health.
