Light Brown Apple Moth Update
MAR Opposes Aerial Spraying to Eradicate the Light Brown Apple Moth
The Board of Directors of the Marin Association of REALTORS® (MAR) voted unanimously to oppose the scheduled aerial spraying for the eradication of the light brown apple moth. MAR is believed to be the first REALTOR® association in the region to oppose the spraying.
Noting that the aerial spraying “would be harmful to the quality of life in Marin County”, the resolution approved by the board called on state authorities to instead “conduct an aggressive proactive ground-based eradication program to address the light brown apple moth problem.”
MAR will coordinate its opposition efforts with public officials and other groups and coalitions working to prevent the spraying from taking place. In a separate resolution, the 16-member board voted unanimously to ask the California Association of REALTORS® to also oppose the spraying.
For information about the campaign to stop the spraying, or to find out how you can participate in the campaign, please click on the following links:
http://www.stopthespraymarin.org/lbam.html
To learn more about the potential hazards of spraying and how you can help, click on the links below:
For Legislative News from Jared Huffman regarding the Light Brown Apple Moth, click here
How You Can Help Stop Aerial Spraying for the Light Brown Apple Moth
Rally to action - STOP THE SPRAY! Live Benefit Concert
Gather together, raise awareness and tell Governor Schwarzenegger to protect the health of all Californians and all species from dangerous pesticide use and seek non-toxic alternatives to the spray.
- Co-hosted by Peter Coyote
- Featured Artists will include Bob Weir, Maria Muldaur and many noted Bay Area musicians
- Hear from special guests, celebrity environmentalists and elected officials
- Sunday, June 8th, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 2330 Marinship Way, Sausalito.
- For more information, click here.
Other REALTOR® associations urged to take a stand
Now that MAR has come out against the aerial spraying to eradicate the light brown apple moth, we are urging other REALTOR® associations across the state to take a stand against it as well.
In an editorial in the Marin Independent Journal it was noted that, "The Marin real estate group's stance, which includes using amended advisory forms to notify buyers of potential spraying, is another indication of growing opposition to the state's controversial eradication strategy. State officials would be wise to acknowledge the Marin group's concern about the spraying, and perhaps Gov. Schwarzenegger's postponement (of the spraying) will provide that chance."
We will continue to update you as information becomes available.