Web site - Organizations & Contacts

Organizations & Contacts

PENNSYLVANIA

Clean Water Action - Pennsylvania - Group that has worked to protect children from pesticide exposure in schools.

NATIONAL

EPA Office of Pesticide Programs - School IPM - Lists fact sheets, classes, grants, and more.

National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities - Created by U.S. Department of Education as a free public service addressing current K-12 school facility issues. The web site contains many fact sheets on school design, also pest managment and indoor air quality information.

National School IPM Website - Offers current news on school IPM and extensive information on implementing IPM in schools. Web site supported by EPA, National IPM Network, and Univ. of Florida.

School IPM Organization Directory - A listing of organizations working in the area of School IPM, their available resources, and contact names, maintained by IPM Institute of N.America.

New Jersey - Rutgers Cooperative Extension School IPM- Brochure, school IPM resource guide, training, and regional contacts.

New York State IPM Program - Community IPM page with school IPM info, brochures, newsletters, and reports, from Cornell University and NY State Dept. of Ag.

Beyond Pesticides (National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides) - Nonprofit formed to serve as a national network committed to pesticide safety and the adoption of alternative pest management strategies. Pesticide fact sheets and Children & Pesticides section.

Environmental Working Group - Special emphasis on the threat of pesticides and toxic chemicals to children's health.

IPM Institute - School IPM - IPM Standards for Schools On-line, links to specific pest information, and other valuable links and resources on school IPM.

National Resources Defense Council - Toxic Chemicals and Kids' Health section.

Pesticide Action Network - Current toxicity & regulatory information for pesticides.