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Commission defers consent item after public concern over herbicides near SF watersheds

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission · June 14, 2016

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Summary

Item 8L was removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration after public comment raised concerns that Tier 1 herbicides could be used on watershed lands; staff said pest control emphasizes trapping and manual removal, minimizes pesticide use, and will provide follow-up details and a departmental letter.

Commissioners pulled consent item 8L for separate consideration amid public concern about pesticides and integrated pest management on watershed lands.

Members of the public, led by Eric Brooks of the San Francisco Green Party, urged the commission to restrict or phase out Tier 1 herbicides near…

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