NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides

NCAP is the leading Northwest voice for non-toxic pest and weed solutions. Exposing the true impacts of toxic pesticides and building a pesticide-free movement.

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

This highlights just how long toxic #pesticides like #DDT can remain in the soil and contaminate our environment- along with the things we consume. https://t.co/qHRmHtvdz5

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

YIKES! 😟We must do better by increasing #pesticidfree farming! "Analysing 92 of the most common agricultural #pesticides, scientists have estimated that 710 tonnes of pesticide active ingredients leach into the world’s #oceans each year." @guardian https://t.co/QyPmkAvIIW

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

"After adjusting for sex, age, smoking, or region of origin, researchers find the risk of #ParkinsonsDisease is independent of these factors, and the odds of developing PD increase 2-fold from (>30 days/year) household pesticide exposure" https://t.co/ZjoCmXEQuQ @ByondPesticides

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

"A Precautionary Tale by Philip Ackerman-Leist shares the inspiring story of a group of citizens in Mals, Italy who fought Big Ag and won and, in doing so, became the first place on Earth to ban pesticides by a referendum vote" @chelseagreen #pesticidefree https://t.co/mcB1vaY2Kh

[The Xerces Society @xercessociety]

Victory in New Mexico! Late yesterday afternoon, New Mexico’s Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office released a decision to deny the proposal to spray toxic insecticide over 25,000 acres within the Rio Chama watershed. 🧵1/5
https://t.co/f8t31uKlXi

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

We're proud to support this project & help other cities follow suit! "Since 2020, Boise Parks & Recreation has reduced pesticide applications by more than 40%." @KTVB @boiseparks @CityOfBoise https://t.co/TsAQAejbr8

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

Miércoles 28 de Junio, 6pm: Súmate a este taller colaborativo entre NCAP, El Programa de Educación Migrante, y @CEP2U. Conversaremos sobre la energía solar, salud comunitaria, y pesticidas frente a la crisis climática. En #HermistonOR. Registración: Ana Elisa Wilson, 509-727-9361

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

PLEASE GIVE IN SOLIDARITY to provide heat & smoke relief for #farmworkers in Idaho! We wouldn't have food on our tables without their hard work in the fields. @IdahoAlliance will be buying water bottles, electrolyte drinks, cooling clothing materials, etc https://t.co/jTHBptSrpu

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

It's #PollinatorWeek- we must DO BETTER!! "Neonics are feared by some experts to be capable of an unwanted sequel to 'Silent Spring'.... An Iowa State study reports that a single kernel of neonic-treated corn can kill up to 80k honeybees" #neonics https://t.co/DCbsYMqvw0

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

#NOXIOUSWEED ALERT! #Bindweed is flowering right now- it looks pretty, but these plants can easily choke out native species. If you notice bindweed, hand pull it or use other methods outlined in our guide linked at the top of this page: https://t.co/BDOMdwcGIc
@KingCountyWTD

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

@IORCinfo is seeking donations for its 2023 Heat & Smoke Relief Fund for Idaho's #farmworkers! $$ will be used to purchase needed supplies to distribute to farm workers to ease the impact of #extremeheat & #wildfire smoke. PLEASE DONATE & SHARE! #Idaho https://t.co/jTHBptSrpu

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

We were talking w/folks in Sun Valley ID yesterday about how they can learn from @boiseparks! Christina at NCAP has consulted w/@CityOfBoise on the #Pesticide Use Reduction Pilot. Glad to see the idea of a #dandelion drink come to life w/Woodland Empire 😀
https://t.co/C5okfgj4Zb

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

EUGENE FOLKS: Join us TODAY (June 6) at @FallingSkyBrew! From 3-9pm, $1 from every beer, wine, cider, house soda (and to-go beer) sold will go directly to support NCAP's #pesticidefree work! At Falling Sky Pour House & Delicatessen, 790 Blair Blvd, #eugeneoregon #eugenebeerweek

[Falling Sky Brewing @FallingSkyBrew]

It's Eugene Beer Week! Join us for a special Pint Night at the Pour House and Deli tomorrow featuring our new summer release Brite Forecast! How are you celebrating beer week? #eugenebeerweek #eugeneoregon #craftbeer

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

"Among the findings in the undisclosed studies were changes in brain size, delayed sexual maturation & reduced weight gain.... 'It’s really important for us to make sure the chemical products we use are not damaging the brains of our kids & grandkids.'” https://t.co/HirF75iNnY

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

Christina and Sidney were out in the field with Crooked Cedar Photography last week. Stay tuned for updates about what we're planning on the habitat front for this fall, including #pinyonpine! #pesticidefree

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

Last August, after distributing plants at the Shoshone-Bannock Festival, Sidney & Christina planted barefoot buffalo berry & currants, potted currant, woods rose & rabbit brush on Fort Hall near the Tribes' Buffalo Coral. They visited recently- the potted currants are doing well!

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

Celebrate @EugeneBeerWeek with us on Tuesday, June 6 at @FallingSkyBrew! From 3-9pm, $1 from every beer, wine, cider, house soda (and to-go beer) sold will go directly to support NCAP's #pesticidefree work! At Falling Sky Pour House and Delicatessen, 790 Blair Blvd, #eugeneoregon

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

Do you have an awesome #pesticidefree yard? Order an NCAP yard sign to show it off AND protect your plants & animals from chemicals! Your purchase supports work to protect community health & provide education about alternatives: https://t.co/dKvx1nfSrs #ecolawn #mastergardener

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

FREE training this Sunday, June 4 in Kennewick, WA! Learn about CPR, First Aid, community health & pesticide risks. / ¡Capacitación gratuita este domingo 4 de junio en Kennewick, WA! Aprenderemos sobre Primeros Auxilios, salud comunitaria y pesticidas. Registración: 509-727-9361.

[NW Center for Alternatives to Pesticides @_NCAP]

Legislators @RobForOregon, @ESforOregon, @DanRayfield @RepTawnaSanchez: We know that you agree that ALL Oregonians deserve access to food. Can we count on you to fully fund and prioritize SB 610 #FoodForAllOregonians this legislative session? #orpol #orleg

[Oregon Food Bank @oregonfoodbank]

Senator @ESforOregon and @RepTawnaSanchez, we know that you agree that ALL Oregonians deserve access to food. We need strong leaders like you to uplift and pass #FoodForAllOregonians, SB 610. Can we count on you to fully fund and prioritize SB 610 in the Ways & Means Committee?