Hi Task Force,

The PCB data portal is live now and it allows interested individuals to examine more closely the collected PCB data from the Spokane River. Here is the direct link – http://spokaneriverpcbfree.org/about-pcbs/srrttf-pcb-data-portal/

Washington Department of Ecology’s Safer Products for WA program aims to reduce toxic chemicals in consumer products through rulemaking. The program is hosting webinars this spring and summer to share information and get feedback from stakeholders. The webinars will focus on specific product categories that the program may regulate. They are key opportunities for sharing your input to help the Safer Products for WA team make decisions about potential regulations. The June 1 webinar will focus on PCBs in paints from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. PST. If you’re interested, register to join their team on June 1 and subscribe to the Safer Products for WA email list for more webinar announcements to come.

The Education and Outreach work group is forming an ad hoc subcommittee to explore strategies in the upcoming 2021-2023 state biennium work plan for addressing Environmental Justice and PCBs. This is open to anyone who would like to participate. If you are interested please contact lara@whitebluffsconsulting.com and cupdegrove@landscouncil.org.

Thanks!