Direct experience regarding aerial spraying

Summary and Panel Discussion

Carol Van Strum

and citizens from the Oregon Coast


Ernie Niemi, Economist

Ernie specializes in applying the principles of cost-benefit analysis, economic valuation and economic-impact analysis to describe the economic importance of natural resources. His analysis have addressed resource-management programs for water quantity, quality and reliability; economic security for at-risk human communities; conservation of at-risk fish, wildlife and plant species, management of natural-resource risks; adaptation of households, businesses, and communities to expected changes in climate; management of public lands and waters; diversion of surface and ground water for irrigation, livestock, domestic, and municipal-industrial uses; maintenance or enhancement of in-stream flows; water conservation; forest restoration; and floodplain management.


Grassroots organizing for local decision-making and how it relates to the legalized spraying of toxic chemicals over the Beaver Creek watershed.

Kai Huschke

Oregon Community Rights Network


Taking a stand against spraying the mountain and watershed

Willow Kasner

A Testimony: Beaver Creek Residents Unite


A heartfelt story about a farmer, his wife and family residing in the Schooner Creek watershed area.

Loren, a Farmer

My Experiences with Pesticides


Lincoln County stories of medical practices & politics, research & activism

Renee Stringham, M.D

Birth Defect Rate in Lincoln County


An environmentally safe alternative to herbicides

Happen Films: Rejuvenating A Forest with Goats



University Of Oregon

School of Law

Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides

Toxics On Trial



Asking for a balance in Forest Management

Pacific Rivers

Behind the Emerald Curtain 



Asking for a balance in Forest Management

Pacific Rivers

Behind the Emerald Curtain