Rachel Schmid, Sophia Schillinger and Sabine Martin/IowaWatch-Cedar Falls Tiger Hi-Line report, Author at Investigate Midwest

Large number of Iowa public schools in range of potential pesticide spray drift

by Rachel Schmid, Sophia Schillinger and Sabine Martin/IowaWatch-Cedar Falls Tiger Hi-Line report June 4, 2018January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

Nine of every 10 public school districts in Iowa have buildings within 2,000 feet of a farm field, making students and teachers susceptible to being exposed to pesticides that drift from the fields when pesticides are sprayed. Yet many school officials interviewed for an IowaWatch/Tiger Hi-Line investigation showed little to no awareness on if or how pesticide drift could affect the staff and students in school buildings.

Business & Consumer Affairs, Environment, IowaWatch

Large Number Of Iowa Public Schools In Range Of Potential Pesticide Spray Drift

by Rachel Schmid, Sophia Schillinger and Sabine Martin/IowaWatch-Cedar Falls Tiger Hi-Line report June 1, 2018January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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