STOP aerial spraying of experimental pesticide

ADVOCATE for Stricter Pesticide Approval Process: We want Boulder County to adopt a more rigorous process for approving pesticides for use on public lands, akin to the City of Boulder's standards, where most currently used products have failed to pass.

Environmental Impact Monitoring: Spray sites and downstream water bodies must be monitored for non-target impacts, including insects, aquatic organisms, water, soil, and drift, as the current Draft Integrated Weed Management (IWM) Plan lacks such protocols.

Water Testing Accountability:  Boulder County needs to conduct water testing at spray sites and affected areas, and also finance water testing for Open Space lease-holders and downstream neighbors for potential pesticide impacts.

Transparency in Pesticide Application Records: We want full disclosure of every pesticide application for the past five years and the preservation of this historical data for future environmental toxicity studies.

Addressing Root Causes of Noxious Weeds: e would like Boulder County to identify and address the underlying causes of noxious weed proliferation, beyond mere symptom treatment.

Pesticide Use and Soil Health Correlation:  Boulder County needs to clarify how pesticide applications align with their soil health initiatives and whether such applications interfere with ongoing soil health efforts on Open Space lands.