Resource Pointer #42
July 25, 1995
For copies of the following resources, please contact the
appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*ALLIGATORS, ORGANICS & YOU: ADVANCING ALTERNATIVES TO
PESTICIDES* Come to the 1995 PAN North America Regional
Conference, September 17-19, at the Vallombrosa Center, Menlo
Park, California (just south of San Francisco). Learn about
current campaigns to promote sustainable agriculture, make
new contacts, strategize with other activists and find out
where organic agriculture is going in the U.S. and around the
world! "Alligators, Organics & You" will feature:
--Dr. Louis Guillette, professor of zoology at University of
Florida, speaking on the effects of endocrine disrupting
contaminants on endangered species, reptiles and other
wildlife
--Panels and workshops lead by experts discussing organic
agriculture, organic cotton production, pesticide reform
accross borders, labor perspectives on sustainable
agriculture, integrated pest management, online information
resources and much more!
Contact PANNA for more information, a registration form and a
detailed agenda. PANNA, 116 New Montgomery, #810, San
Francisco, CA 94105; phone (415) 541-9140; fax (415)541-9253;
email panna@panna.org.
*Effects of Two Contrasting Agricultural Land Uses on Shallow
Ground Water Quality in the San Joaquin Valley, California:
Design and Preliminary Interpretation, 1995.* U.S. Geological
Survey. Assessment of water quality differences between
almond orchard and vineyard areas in San Joaquin Valley,
California. Finds higher DBCP concentrations in vineyard area
and higher nitrate concentrations in orchard area, and
explains that hydrologic factors and differing chemical
application procedures account for water quality differences.
Simazine, atrazine and desethylatrazine (an atrazine
degradation product) are the most frequently detected
pesticides in groundwater underlying both areas. 8 pp.
Specify Open-File Report number 95-286 when ordering. US$2.
U.S. Geological Survey, Earth Science Information Center,
Open-File Reports Section, Box 25286, MS 517, Denver Federal
Center, Denver, CO 80225; phone (303) 236-7476; fax (303)
236-4031.
*Nonpoint Sources of Pesticides in the San Joaquin River,
California: Input from Winter Storms, 1992-1993, 1995.* U.S.
Geological Survey. Examines pesticide transport and
concentration in the San Joaquin River of California as
effected by the hydrologic systems of the eastern and western
valley, soil quality and pesticide application to dormant
orchards. Finds that toxic levels of diazinon can be present
along most of the perennial reach of the San Joaquin River
during the winter season, but states further research is
necessary to understand the nature of pesticide runoff
patterns in this region. 15 pp. Specify Open-File Report
number 95-286 when ordering. US$3. See above for contact
information.
*Institutional and Policy Factors in Pest Management Reforms:
Changes to Unlearn, Relearn, and Restructure, 1995.* Ann
Thrupp. Reviews characteristics of Green Revolution-style
technology transfer and rural development, and argues that
these approaches are seriously flawed in terms of addressing
farmers' needs and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Describes changes to the conventional development model that
have been effective in promoting sustainable agriculture in
various parts of the world, including: emphazing farmer
participation; increasing collaboration between research
institutions, extension agents, NGOs and farmers; adapting
technology and systems to local conditions; providing
complete information to farmers regarding pesticide hazards
and alternative approaches; and altering national and
international policies to facilitate farmer participation in
sustainable agricultural development. 7 pp. No charge. World
Resources Institute, 1709 New York Avenue, N.W., Washington,
DC 20006; phone (202) 638-6300; fax (202) 638-0036.
*The World Health Report 1995: Bridging the Gaps, 1995.*
World Health Organization. An overview of health and threats
to health throughout the world, this report examines the most
important causes of morbidity and mortality, addresses the
impacts of advances in knowledge and technology on health and
recommends actions that are most needed to protect and
promote health. Emphasizes poverty as a fundamental cause of
disease, and interprets the widening gap between rich and
poor as an urgent threat to health. Pesticides are mentioned
as a significant hazard, especially to the poor in developing
countries. 118 pp. Swiss$15. World Health Organization,
Distribution and Sales, CH-1211, Geneva 27, Switzerland;
phone (41 22) 791 24 77; fax (41 22) 791 48 57.
We encourage those interested in having resources listed in
the Online Resource Pointer to send review copies of
publications, videos or other sources to our office (address
listed below) or to contact Publications and Information
Coordinator Ellen Hickey or Information Program Associate
Adam Kirshner for further information.
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