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The SBRC is funded by a grant
(5 P42 ES010338) from the National
Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
through its
Superfund Basic Research Program.
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Community
Resources
Would you like to know more about Superfund issues in the Northwest?
The following is a list of websites that provide information about
local Superfund sites, hazardous chemicals, and local advocacy
groups who are involved in hazardous waste issues in their communities.
Local and regional agencies involved in Superfund research and
cleanup:
University-based resources for information on hazardous chemicals:
Educational resources for teachers and students:
- Superfund
for Kids! from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
contains activities and stories designed for kids 3 and up.
- EPA's
educational website provides environmental curricula and information
for teachers and students of all ages.
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office
of Science Education provides a variety of science information,
curricula, and activities for students, teachers, and the public.
- The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
K-12 Education
Initiatives are a collection of programs to educate and increase
awareness about environmental health among K-12 students and their
families.
- The NIH and NIEHS, in collaboration with curriculum developers,
have created a free interactive
online teaching unit about environmental health for junior
high school students.
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Community Involvement Groups for the Portland Harbor Superfund
site:
Citizens are often concerned about the potential health effects
of hazardous waste sites located in their communities. In Portland,
several groups are helping citizens become involved in issues surrounding
the Portland Harbor Superfund site.
Please contact us if you have suggestions
for additional links.
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