25-Foot Inflatable Rubber Ducky Visits Ann Arbor, to Build Support for Protecting the Great Lakes and Our Children from Toxic Chemicals
ANN ARBOR --- Backed by a 25-foot inflatable rubber ducky that has been touring the country, Michigan parents, political leaders, and health and children’s advocates will come together to call for protecting our children and Great Lakes from further damage from toxic chemicals.The gathering comes just as Congress is debating a bill to reform Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the nation’s primary law that has been failing to ensure that chemicals are safe. Michigan’s Congressional delegation plays a critical role in shaping the federal debate.
Ecology Center staff will be on hand to test any toys parents or media bring for toxics like lead and cadmium using the handheld XRF device we used to create HealthyStuff.org.
When: Thursday, June 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Who: Rebecca Meuninck, Michigan Network for Children’s Environmental Health
Al Beeton, Ph.D., U of M School of Public Health, Former Director of the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory of NOAA
Congressman John Dingell (invited)
Parents (and their children) who are concerned about toxic toys.
Where: Gallup Park
3000 Fuller Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Look for the giant ducky near the rear parking lot and playground.
Contact for more information: Jennifer Canvasser at 734-761-3186 ext. 115, or jennifer@ecocenter.org.