Resources
Connecticut IPM Program for Schools |
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A five-step program to protecting the health and safety of children and staff through safer pest control. URL: http://www.hort.uconn.edu/ipm/ipmscool.htm |
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EPA Tools for Schools |
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Tools for Better Indoor Air Quality - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides a self-help kit to address indoor air quality issues in schools. Contact: Eugene Benoit, Phone:(617) 918-1639.
URL: http://www.epa.gov/region01/eco/iaq/index.html |
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IPM Institute |
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The IPM Institute provides IPM standards and resources for schools.
URL: http://www.ipminstitute.org/school.htm |
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Massachusetts Agency Contacts |
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| A list of key agencies working on improving health and safety in our schools. Read more... | |
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) |
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The DAR has resources for imlementing the State's Childrens and Families' Protection Act regarding safer managements of pests in and around schools. URL: http://massnrc.org/ipm/index.html |
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Massachusetts Healthy Schools Network |
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The Healthy Schools Network website has comprehensive links on green building, indoor air quality, chemical management and a host of other issues facing schools. It also provides applicable laws and a list of grant opportunities.
URL: http://www.healthyschools.org/ |
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Mercury Elimination in Schools |
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NEWMOA has information on identifying and removing elemental mercury and products containing mercury from public buildings.
URL: http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/mercury/ |
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