Tracking California

Informing action for healthier communities

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🔍 New study finds uneven benefits from California's #Chlorpyrifos ban. Following the ban, we found #organophosphate #pesticide use ⬇️ 54% statewide - but not every region benefitted equally:

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"Study found that Monterey County #organophosphate #Pesticides use increased by 26% between 2016 and 2021, with over half of #pregnant women in the County living within 1km of an application site during pregnancy" ➡️ https://t.co/mkzGkmTUtD

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We found that in 9 counties, 1 in 5 #pregnant people live within 1km of #organophosphate use and in #Monterey county, that number rose to 1 in 2. Throughout the state, expecting Hispanic/Latine people were most likely to live near organophosphate pesticide use.

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The #sanjoaquinvalley benefitted the most from the #chlorpyrifos ban, with total organophosphate use ⬇️ by 74%; in contrast, the #centralcoast, home to much of the country's strawberry and lettuce supply, saw total organophosphate use UNCHANGED comparing pre- and post-ban

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The #sanjoaquinvalley benefitted the most from the #chlorpyrifos ban, with total organophosphate use ⬇️ by 74%; in contrast, the #centralcoast, home to much of the country's strawberry and lettuce supply, saw total organophosphate use UNCHANGED comparing pre- and post-ban

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🔍 New study finds uneven benefits from California's #Chlorpyrifos ban. Following the ban, we found #organophosphate #pesticide use ⬇️ 54% statewide - but not every region benefitted equally:

Read the full publication ➡️ https://t.co/2L7qTado7U

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Communities across California are increasingly facing #extremeheat and #wildfire smoke - often at the same time. Last month, we hosted a #webinar exploring exposure & vulnerability through data and tools #futuredirection #taw2025 https://t.co/zOZEInvis2

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Innovation is part of the Tracking Program's DNA - learn about our program's future additions and enhancements to our data and tools. #beadataexplorer #taw2024

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We're partnering with Roots of Change to launch a new project to protect #farmworkers from #extremeheat in the Central Valley. This project aims to strengthen Terra Bella community's ability to respond to extreme heat by developing a school-based #resilience hub #throughtheyears

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In our Brawley Health ACTION environmental study, we convened a #communityadvisorygroup of local leaders to give guidance and feedback. They ensured we answered community questions about soil contamination and were also involved in a history assessment #throughtheyears

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With the Brawley Health ACTION Environmental Study we are working with community to learn about a contamination site and other sources of pollution that have been longstanding EJ concerns. Learn more: https://t.co/0XDu3gZehL #PoweredByTracking #EnvironmentalJustice

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#throughtheyears our #partnerships have helped us to mobilize data to inform action for healthier communities across the state. Check out a list of who we've worked with and are currently working with ⬇️: https://t.co/P0q95fO6zc

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Our mission is to mobilize data to inform action for healthier communities, and partnerships are a critical part of our efforts to achieve this. Learn more about the project partners we work with: https://t.co/zRf0YPos96 #taw2024 #beadataexplorer #adventuresinteamwork

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Between 2020-2021, we examined over 3M SARS-CoV-2 infections and about 50K COVID-19 deaths associated with long-term neighborhood levels of PM2.5. #throughtheyears #dataforaction Learn more about the COVID and Air Pollution Study ⬇️

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"We were able to characterize air pollution at a much smaller area - down at a neighborhood level." In a recent study we conducted, we found that those living in neighborhoods with the highest PM2.5 exposure were at increased risk of getting sick and dying from COVID-19.

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From 2018-2021, we provided technical assistance to community-based organizations to set up community #airmonitoring networks. #throughtheyears As part of this work, we also developed #roadtocleanair - a storymap which highlights where community partners work and live ⬇️

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The “road to clean air” highlights EJ leaders and their experiences with air pollution. Check out this map to visit the seven communities in California where our community partners work and live: https://t.co/bcl1oEHe56 #PoweredByTracking #EnvironmentalJustice

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In 2021, we designed and tested a filtration system for swamp coolers to reduce #wildfire #smoke exposure and health risks among #farmworkers - seven farmworkers leaders living in SJV also developed videos about their experiences ⬇️ #throughtheyears

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In our FRESSCA-mujeres project, members of Coalinga, Lost Hills, and Bakersfield developed stories of resilience highlighting issues of contamination in their community, advocating for clean air, and the importance of indoor air cleaners. #beadataexplorer https://t.co/HAzoeFkJ7c

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Last year, we launched a new data explorer and traffic tool - improving accessibility and usability of our datasets. The data explorer is also now available in Spanish https://t.co/wp1m1UBo9G #throughtheyears #taw2025 #dataforaction

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Our updated traffic tool expands access to and use of #data on traffic volumes throughout California for 2019 - Within the tool, search for a location and calculate #traffic volumes within 1000 meters. #beadataexplorer #taw2024 https://t.co/pzYvxzVV9W

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Since 2020, our Cal-WATCH project has been monitoring #habs in #freshwater bodies in Lake County. In 2023, we communicated to local health officers who issued an emergency alert and led two public water systems to provide drinking water to impacted residents. #throughtheyears

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We're using #DataforAction! Tracking California fills information gaps in environmental health issues. The Cal-WATCH project led to an emergency "Do Not Drink" alert issued by a local health department and two public drinking water systems, protecting the health of residents.

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From 2019-2020, California Waterboards ordered water systems to test for #pfas under health and safety codes in CA's #safedrinkingwateract. We mapped results from testing near solid waste landfills, airports, fire training facilities, and other sites. #throughtheyears #taw2025

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Unique data include interative PFAS Maps that display the most current PFAS water quality testing data from the California Waterboards.

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In 2015, we calculated that preventable environmental health conditions in children cost CA $254M each year and over $10B throughout the child's life. #throughtheyears #taw2025 #dataforaction Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/XgA1XAa8Qg

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A1e: In our 2015 report on the cost of childhood environmental health conditions we looked at the loss economic productivity due to lead exposure. We found that each year California children will lose $8-11 billion in earnings due to lead exposure.

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Our #pesticide in schools report published in 2014 helped protect children from pesticides, including spray buffers and notification systems for schools #throughtheyears #dataforaction https://t.co/V70Pd9wNad

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In 2014, Tracking California published a report on ag pesticide use near public schools. While many schools did not have any pesticide use nearby, some did. Latino school kids in particular were more likely to attend schools with more nearby pesticide use.

#BeyondData #TAW2019

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In 2010, our WBT was launched - data on 4800 public #drinkingwater systems were made available for use for emergency preparedness, including wildfire response and recovery. Although the tool retired in 2020, the data is still available https://t.co/Wa7irlOlZ6 #throughtheyears

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Unique data include our Water Boundary Tool, an interactive tool that allowed users to crowd-source community water system boundaries. The tool has provided mission critical data to a wide variety of stakeholders in CA.

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In 2009, we launched our #pesticide mapping tool - for the first time, pesticide data for all of California is made accessible and usable to the public. #throughtheyears

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Our #pesticidemappingtool allows users to easily access and visualize pesticide use data. Learn about the top 10 #pesticides in your area, how much was applied, and how they impact health. The tool is available in both English and Spanish. #beadataexplorer https://t.co/rMbdjW6KRn

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#throughtheyears our program has shared ways data can be used for action and tools that make data accessible in different formats on our site. Explore our data + tools ➡️ https://t.co/IAmx3c2KaS #TAW2025 #toolsofthetrade #dataforaction

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We continue partnering with Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians to monitor for #harmfulalgalblooms #habs in Lake County through our Cal-WATCH project. Learn more about current conditions ⬇️: https://t.co/rEXt38b0dX #throughtheyears #wetrackthat

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"Nearly 70 lakes, rivers and reservoirs have issued “caution,” “warning” and “danger” advisories this year alone, but Clear Lake in particular has been an area where the toxic blooms’ impacts are far-reaching". https://t.co/90ZOqexGXD