Stop Field Burning Now
Target:
Oregon County Commissioners and City Councilors
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The undersigned urge you to act decisively to end field burning in the Willamette Valley.
The medical evidence is overwhelming -- fine particulates entrained in field burning smoke constitute an extreme danger to public health. This smoke infiltrates our common airshed and penetrates deep into the lungs. It causes acute and long-term health problems for vulnerable people -- including those with existing pulmonary and cardiovascular disease, the elderly, and young children.
Field burning was ended in Washington by executive action and in Idaho by court order. Yet it continues in Oregon, because state officials here -- including the Environmental Quality Commission, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the State Legislature -- refuse to act.
This is unacceptable. We urge you to stand up for the health of residents in the Willamette Valley.
On behalf of the public health, seek a court order to stop field burning in Oregon.
The medical evidence is overwhelming -- fine particulates entrained in field burning smoke constitute an extreme danger to public health. This smoke infiltrates our common airshed and penetrates deep into the lungs. It causes acute and long-term health problems for vulnerable people -- including those with existing pulmonary and cardiovascular disease, the elderly, and young children.
Field burning was ended in Washington by executive action and in Idaho by court order. Yet it continues in Oregon, because state officials here -- including the Environmental Quality Commission, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the State Legislature -- refuse to act.
This is unacceptable. We urge you to stand up for the health of residents in the Willamette Valley.
On behalf of the public health, seek a court order to stop field burning in Oregon.
The undersigned urge you to act decisively to end field burning in the Willamette Valley.
The medical evidence is overwhelming -- fine particulates entrained in field burning smoke constitute an extreme danger to public health. This smoke infiltrates our common airshed and penetrates deep into the lungs. It causes acute and long-term health problems for vulnerable people -- including those with existing pulmonary and cardiovascular disease, the elderly, and young children.
Field burning was ended in Washington by executive action and in Idaho by court order. Yet it continues in Oregon, because state officials here -- including the Environmental Quality Commission, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the State Legislature -- refuse to act.
This is unacceptable. We urge you to stand up for the health of residents in the Willamette Valley.
On behalf of the public health, seek a court order to stop field burning in Oregon.
The medical evidence is overwhelming -- fine particulates entrained in field burning smoke constitute an extreme danger to public health. This smoke infiltrates our common airshed and penetrates deep into the lungs. It causes acute and long-term health problems for vulnerable people -- including those with existing pulmonary and cardiovascular disease, the elderly, and young children.
Field burning was ended in Washington by executive action and in Idaho by court order. Yet it continues in Oregon, because state officials here -- including the Environmental Quality Commission, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the State Legislature -- refuse to act.
This is unacceptable. We urge you to stand up for the health of residents in the Willamette Valley.
On behalf of the public health, seek a court order to stop field burning in Oregon.
The undersigned urge you to act decisively to end field burning in the Willamette Valley.
The medical evidence is overwhelming %u2013 fine particulates entrained in field burning smoke constitute an extreme danger to public health. This smoke infiltrates our common airshed and penetrates deep into the lungs. It causes acute and long-term health problems for vulnerable people -- including those with existing pulmonary and cardiovascular disease, the elderly, and young children.
Field burning was ended in Washington by executive action and in Idaho by court order. Yet it continues in Oregon, because state officials here -- including the Environmental Quality Commission, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the State Legislature -- refuse to act.
This is unacceptable. We urge you to stand up for the health of residents in the Willamette Valley.
On behalf of the public health, seek a court order to stop field burning in Oregon.
We signed the "Stop Field Burning Now" petition!
# 146:
3:16 am PST, Dec 19,
Laurel Watson, Arizona
# 145:
6:53 pm PST, Dec 17,
Jodi Taylor, New York
# 144:
1:51 pm PST, Dec 14,
Rick Ross, Oregon
# 143:
5:45 pm PST, Dec 13,
Dave Story, Oregon
Can't breath well during burning and it always makes it to Sweet Home.
Can't breath well during burning and it always makes it to Sweet Home.
# 142:
5:34 pm PST, Dec 13,
Name not displayed, Oregon
# 141:
1:25 pm PST, Dec 13,
Name not displayed, Oregon
# 140:
10:49 am PST, Dec 13,
Misty Watson, Oregon
# 139:
8:30 am PST, Dec 13,
Marianne McElroy, Oregon
There is no available method to protect individuals from inhaling the very fine particulates present in grass smoke. These microscopic particles readily penetrate buildings, which means taking refuge indoors does not guarantee protection. Indeed, it has been shown that air samples indoors may contain as much chemical particulate matter as is found outdoors in the same general area. American Lung Assoc, www.ala.org
There is no available method to protect individuals from inhaling the very fine particulates present in grass smoke. These microscopic particles readily penetrate buildings, which means taking refuge indoors does not guarantee protection. Indeed, it has been shown that air samples indoors may contain as much chemical particulate matter as is found outdoors in the same general area. American Lung Assoc, www.ala.org
# 138:
11:58 pm PST, Dec 12,
Bob Ransom, Oregon
# 137:
7:05 pm PST, Dec 10,
Doug Simpson, Oregon
# 135:
8:56 pm PST, Dec 9,
Karen Gray, Indiana
# 134:
11:27 am PST, Dec 8,
Willard Rodgers, Oregon
We decided to Eugene from Michigan last year because of its location and its mild (compared to Michigan) weather. We were dismayed to learn, however, that the air quality is often poor here, and that a major contributing factor is field burning. We urge that this practice be stopped, for the sake of the health of residents.
We decided to Eugene from Michigan last year because of its location and its mild (compared to Michigan) weather. We were dismayed to learn, however, that the air quality is often poor here, and that a major contributing factor is field burning. We urge that this practice be stopped, for the sake of the health of residents.
# 133:
3:36 pm PST, Dec 7,
Name not displayed, Oregon
# 132:
12:56 pm PST, Dec 7,
Athena Yemaya-Perkins, Oregon
I am an RN for 29 years and have seen the health impact of field burning on the public. It exacerbates pre-existing conditions such as asthma, COPD, and other respiratory conditions, cardiovascular conditions, the elderly and young children. Also, it affects people without pre-existing conditions who are in good health. The fine particulates entrained in field burning smoke triggers allergies and irritate the bronchioles. It is much more intense on the public than secondary cigarette smoke. Please end this toxic, dangerous, and archaic practice for everyone's health!
I am an RN for 29 years and have seen the health impact of field burning on the public. It exacerbates pre-existing conditions such as asthma, COPD, and other respiratory conditions, cardiovascular conditions, the elderly and young children. Also, it affects people without pre-existing conditions who are in good health. The fine particulates entrained in field burning smoke triggers allergies and irritate the bronchioles. It is much more intense on the public than secondary cigarette smoke. Please end this toxic, dangerous, and archaic practice for everyone's health!
# 131:
12:55 pm PST, Dec 7,
Dana Vion, Oregon
This archaic practice endangers everyone's health for the profit of a few, and it is long past time to ban it completely!
This archaic practice endangers everyone's health for the profit of a few, and it is long past time to ban it completely!
# 130:
12:28 pm PST, Dec 7,
Cynthia Anderson, Oregon
Please work to stop field burning. I have asthma and during field burning I often am unable to work or be outside, which certainly has a negative impact on my life. Beyond that, I have seen studies showing that the banning of field burning in other areas did not affect farmer's return--so I can see no good reason to continue this archaic practice.
Please work to stop field burning. I have asthma and during field burning I often am unable to work or be outside, which certainly has a negative impact on my life. Beyond that, I have seen studies showing that the banning of field burning in other areas did not affect farmer's return--so I can see no good reason to continue this archaic practice.
# 129:
8:44 am PST, Dec 6,
Name not displayed, Oregon
# 128:
6:59 am PST, Dec 6,
Kathi Holvey, Oregon
When I was a classroom teacher in Junction City I taught in a windowless classroom. Each year when field burning began I would find black particles on my book shelves that had found their way through our ventilation system. One year, out of frustration, I wiped the shelves and books with a white rag, collected the larger pieces and showed the principal what we were breathing in my classroom. The district improved the ventilation system As an asthmatic I would have difficulties with my breathing as would some of the students. There has to be a better way that does not infringe on the health of people.
When I was a classroom teacher in Junction City I taught in a windowless classroom. Each year when field burning began I would find black particles on my book shelves that had found their way through our ventilation system. One year, out of frustration, I wiped the shelves and books with a white rag, collected the larger pieces and showed the principal what we were breathing in my classroom. The district improved the ventilation system As an asthmatic I would have difficulties with my breathing as would some of the students. There has to be a better way that does not infringe on the health of people.
# 127:
9:21 pm PST, Dec 5,
Matt Roberts, Oregon
As an asthma sufferer I'd like this practice stopped!
As an asthma sufferer I'd like this practice stopped!
# 126:
9:18 pm PST, Dec 5,
Erin Ely, Oregon
Stop field burning now.
Stop field burning now.
# 125:
2:54 pm PST, Dec 5,
Name not displayed, Oregon
Oregon residebt 35 years - I bike every day and do not relish the thought of smoke laden air.
Oregon residebt 35 years - I bike every day and do not relish the thought of smoke laden air.
# 124:
1:22 pm PST, Dec 5,
Nancy Warshawer, Oregon
I have lived in and around Eugene for over 20 years. When visitors happen to show up during field burning time, they are horrified that such a practice is allowed! What a shameful example to set! You can smell the smoke and feel it when you inhale - and god forbid if you have respiratory problems! PLEASE FIND ALTERNATIVES TO BURNING THE FIELDS!!
I have lived in and around Eugene for over 20 years. When visitors happen to show up during field burning time, they are horrified that such a practice is allowed! What a shameful example to set! You can smell the smoke and feel it when you inhale - and god forbid if you have respiratory problems! PLEASE FIND ALTERNATIVES TO BURNING THE FIELDS!!
# 123:
9:46 am PST, Dec 5,
Gregory Norman, Oregon
I choke on my bike.
I choke on my bike.
# 122:
11:45 pm PST, Dec 4,
KATHY GING, Oregon
It think field burning should have been stopped 20 years ago: I recall driving to the State Fair where I had an exhibit and being almost blinded by smoke even then.
It think field burning should have been stopped 20 years ago: I recall driving to the State Fair where I had an exhibit and being almost blinded by smoke even then.
# 121:
10:13 pm PST, Dec 4,
John Koenig, Oregon
How can we continue allowing a relative handful of people to have such a major negative impact on the health of a vast majority of Willamette Valley citizens. Ban all field burning for good. Thank you!
How can we continue allowing a relative handful of people to have such a major negative impact on the health of a vast majority of Willamette Valley citizens. Ban all field burning for good. Thank you!
# 120:
10:10 pm PST, Dec 4,
Carol Philips, Oregon
It's high time we stop field burning, to protect our health and atmosphere.
It's high time we stop field burning, to protect our health and atmosphere.
# 119:
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10:05 pm PST, Dec 4,
John Krausser, Oregon
!! I DARE you to live downwind of this!! |
# 118:
7:40 pm PST, Dec 4,
Ginny and Bob Freeman, Oregon
# 117:
5:43 pm PST, Dec 4,
Clinton Smith, Oregon
# 116:
5:16 pm PST, Dec 4,
Jeremy Sande, Oregon
# 115:
4:39 pm PST, Dec 4,
Thomas Pringle, Oregon
Long overdue to stop this disgraceful, disrespectful, unhealthy, unnecessary practise.
Long overdue to stop this disgraceful, disrespectful, unhealthy, unnecessary practise.
# 114:
4:33 pm PST, Dec 4,
Menina Newman, Oregon
# 113:
3:47 pm PST, Dec 4,
Mims Fox, Oregon
I have terrible asthma during field burning season. Please ban it. Failure to do so is jeapardizing the citizens' health.
I have terrible asthma during field burning season. Please ban it. Failure to do so is jeapardizing the citizens' health.
# 112:
3:45 pm PST, Dec 4,
Allen Hancock, Oregon
# 111:
6:28 am PST, Nov 29,
Alexandra Lotsch, New York
# 110:
6:01 pm PST, Nov 28,
Rick Robertson, Oregon
Why should we suffer the effects of an industry dumping waste products into the air? Time to develop innovative alternative strategies, as California's Sacramento valley has already.
Why should we suffer the effects of an industry dumping waste products into the air? Time to develop innovative alternative strategies, as California's Sacramento valley has already.
# 109:
5:54 pm PST, Nov 28,
Lucy Mead, Oregon
Please end this out-dated, out-moded, unhealthy practice, for the health of us all!
Please end this out-dated, out-moded, unhealthy practice, for the health of us all!
# 108:
7:27 am PST, Nov 26,
Patty Ryan, Oregon
You can hardly go anywhere around the north Willamette valley from fall through spring without having to breathe smoke from fields, backyard burns, logging debris, and fireplace fires.I'd love to be able to go walking in the country (or my back yard) and breathe clear air.
You can hardly go anywhere around the north Willamette valley from fall through spring without having to breathe smoke from fields, backyard burns, logging debris, and fireplace fires.I'd love to be able to go walking in the country (or my back yard) and breathe clear air.
# 107:
6:59 am PST, Nov 26,
James Petersen, Oregon
# 106:
8:15 pm PST, Nov 25,
Count Lytton Brown, Canada
# 105:
10:28 am PST, Nov 21,
Heather Saffell, Oregon
Stop the second hand smoke. People suffer.
Stop the second hand smoke. People suffer.
# 104:
10:35 pm PST, Nov 20,
Ainsley Saffell, Oregon
Please outlaw field burning. Everyone has the right to breathe clean air.
Please outlaw field burning. Everyone has the right to breathe clean air.
# 103:
12:20 am PST, Nov 20,
Paul Saffell, Oregon
Field-burning is the sort of public health hazard one would expect to find only in an unregulated Third World country.
Field-burning is the sort of public health hazard one would expect to find only in an unregulated Third World country.
# 102:
11:52 pm PST, Nov 17,
Name not displayed, Wisconsin
# 101:
1:10 am PST, Nov 17,
Johnny GILBERT, New Jersey
