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Connecticut IPM Program for Schools

  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

EPA Tools for Schools

  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

IPM Institute

  The IPM Institute provides IPM standards and resources for schools.

URL:  http://www.ipminstitute.org/school.htm

Massachusetts Agency Contacts

  A list of key agencies working on improving health and safety in our schools. Read more...

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR)

  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

Massachusetts Healthy Schools Network

  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/

Mercury Elimination in Schools

  NEWMOA has information on identifying and removing elemental mercury and products containing mercury from public buildings.

URL:  http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/mercury/