“…And Clean Water for All: Grassroots Groups Restore Watersheds, Communities & Health” Presented By: Na’Taki Osborne Jelks, MPH Georgia River Network Weekend for Rivers 2011
A Healthy Environment = A Healthy Community Process is just as important as results Guiding Principles for Our Work Partnerships are key
THE FORGOTTEN CHATTAHOOCHEE
THE WEST ATLANTA WATERSHED
West Atlanta Environmental Hazards Combined Sewer Overflow Outfall Facilities Sanitary Sewer Overflows Landfills Illegal Dumping Sites Wastewater Treatment Plants Incinerators CERCLA (Superfund) Hazardous Waste Sites Diesel Truck Stops Rail Yards Rock Quarries Concrete and Metal Recycling Facilities Dilapidated Housing Major Highways Car Repair/Maintenance Shops
West Atlanta High Health Burden Asthma and Other Respiratory Illnesses Lead Poisoning Cancer Diabetes Heart Disease Childhood obesity Lack of health insurance/under insurance Health viewed a function of multiple factors including overall urban ecology and cumulative exposures
Proctor Creek is one of the most environmentally impaired creeks in metro Atlanta. This community is seeking to restore its vitality and stability by participating in much needed community cleanups.
The Headw aters of Proctor Creek start in the communities of English Avenue and Vine City Our programs strengthens communities; augmenting existing skills w ith new skills that could move participants into emerging green job markets. Our environment and significant public health improvements w ill occur by the removal of trash and remediation of toxic substances. Property values and the pride of our residents increase due to the restoration of the neighborhood by the residents!
Persistent and pervasive poverty still limits many individuals to protect themselves from blight, illegal dumping, excessive trash accumulation and the inequitable sighting of industrial and other pollution sources.
Proctor Creek Watershed Greensferry CSO Facility – Vacant Housing
Greensferry CSO Outfall - Children Playing
Pervasive Problems exist in neighborhoods near Proctor Creek Northw est Atlanta residents have been engaged in researching and documenting the existence and extent of environmental and public health hazards that exist in their community for some time…
WAWA NEEDS YOUR HELP TO WIN $30K VOTE FOR WAWA www.rivernetwork.org/2011-millercoors-watershed-grants-contest OR www.wawaonline.org
Questions Na’Taki Osborne Jelks nojelks@gmail.com
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