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goal of this program is to develop
and mentor youth 'community
scientists' who will apply bioremediation
as a method to degrade
toxins found in the soil in the local
neighborhoods of South Los
Angeles and Watts [a Los Angeles
neighborhood], " states the website
syntropyhealing.org about Seeds
of Carver (tinyurl.com/2ypyz3ey).
" These areas known as 'toxic hot
spots' within our neighborhoods
have a higher level of heavy metals,
PAH [polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons],
and PCBs [polychlorinated
biphenyls] at levels higher
than the EPA recommended limits.
We will use compost and droughtresistant
plants from the Seeds of
Carver Community Garden to distribute
a consortium of microbes
and plants known to degrade toxins
found throughout South Los
Angeles neighborhoods and playgrounds. "
The
Seeds of Carver program is an
example of a place-based solution.
Currently, the organization partners
with a school, but the project could
be duplicated in other public spaces,
like urban parks. Dr. Hawk explains
the project was born from attending
a public meeting, during which
residents were surveyed regarding
pollution in their neighborhood. The
survey found that residents from
Watts were frustrated that many
studies showed high levels of
pollution, in particular lead toxin,
but proposed no solutions. In
response to their concerns, she
proposed planting sunflowers at
homes
and
shared
spaces,
like
schools and parks. Research had
shown that these flowers and other
plants can pull toxins from the
soil. Dr. Hawk's current research
is exploring how drought might
impact the flower work. Her work
can serve as inspiration to others
to look for unique, communitydriven
initiatives that can be
highlighted to encourage people to
care for the planet.
Shelby Farms Park
Litter cleanup, beautification projects
and tree planting are classic
Earth Day events. Volunteering
with a group of strangers, coworkPARK
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