A group founded by Kwantlen Polytechnic University students played a key role in Surrey Mayor Diane Watts' decision to impose a trial ban on cosmetic pesticides. Efforts by Love Your Enviromen - Eliminate Pesticides (LEEP) drew attention to Surrey council's hesitation to ban the use of these harmful chemicals, and have successfully persuaded council to take action. Read the full article in The Georgia Straight.
Surrey students force Mayor Dianne Watts to deal with pesticides
Filed in: | July 26, 2009
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