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New York Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
Pamela Hadad-Hurst
Executive Director
353 Hamilton St.
Albany, NY 12210-1709
 Phone: (518) 426-8246
Fax: (518) 426-3052
URL: http://www.crisny.org/not-for-profit/nycap/nycap.htm


Mission Statement

  
The mission of the New York Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides (NYCAP) is to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals through education and outreach. NYCAP seeks to improve public and environmental health by promoting the use of safer alternatives to pesticides, cleaning supplies and other chemicals, by advocating for the reduction of risks in the manufacture, transportation, use and disposal of toxic chemicals and by campaigning for environmentally sound public policy.

NYCAP is committed to the elimination of pesticide hazards. NYCAP has two fundamental goals. First, to provide the information people need to fully assess the risks posed by pesticide use. Second, to offer real alternatives, such as local sources for organic food, techniques for safe pest control, training for workplace pesticide reduction, plans of action for local organizing, or advice on effective grassroots lobbying. We enable people to take an active role in protecting their personal, public and environmental health.

  • Geographic focus: East Coast
  • Membership: 1200 active members
  • Other organizational activities (not directed specifically toward children): education, organizing, regulation, technical assistance, training

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    Children's Environmental Health Activities

    		  
    NYCAP's primary area of involvement is in assisting schools to eliminate the use of chemical pesticides through the Partnerships for Healthy Schools Program. NYCAP also disseminates fact sheets and journal articles on the effects of home pesticide use on children's health through an Information Clearinghouse. The Information Clearinghouse is NYCAP's core service. The Clearinghouse provides the information people need to fully assess the risks posed by pesticide use and offers information and referrals to local sources for organic food, techniques for safe pest control, integrated pest management (IPM) training, and medical and legal professionals.

    Please note: the information presented above was provided and reviewed for accuracy by New York Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides and was not verified independently by the Children's Environmental Health Network.
    Publication date: 5/5/99
    Updated: 2/13/2003