Children's Environmental Health
Other State Agencies' Initiatives
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Mercury-Free
Zone Program
In 2001, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) established the
Mercury-Free Zone Program. The goals of the program are: (1) to remove
mercury from schools in Minnesota; (2) to identify and encouraging the
use of mercury-free replacement products; and (3) to educate students,
teachers and staff about the dangers of mercury. The Minnesota Department
of Health (MDH) partners with the MPCA to carry out this program.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
IPM in Schools
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture, which is the lead agency for
pesticide regulation and monitoring in Minnesota, provides consultation
and educational materials to schools about pesticide use and Integrated
Pest Management (IPM). In addition, the MDA works closely with the MDH
and others to investigate reports of pesticide misuse; to evaluate possible
health risks from pesticide exposures; and to require licensing and training
of applicators who apply pesticides for hire.
Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
Protect Children
from Diesel Fumes
The MOEA, in collaboration with the MDH and other organizations, is working
to provide resources to schools to assist in protecting children from
exposure to diesel bus fumes.
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