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Resident urges county to enforce Food and Agricultural Code after alleged pesticide contamination in Smith River
Summary
A public commenter told the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors she has requested reconsideration under Food and Agricultural Code Section 14009(a) to revoke restricted-use pesticide permits for lily growers in the Smith River area, citing copper accumulation and alleged harms to salmonids and public health.
Alicia Williams, a local resident, asked the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors to direct and support the county agricultural commissioner to follow the Food and Agricultural Code and to evaluate restricted-use pesticide permits tied to Easter lily growers in the Smith River watershed.
"I'm asking that you please direct and support our ag commissioner, Justin Riggs, to follow food and ag code and all other applicable laws, including conducting a…
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