Not all of us can write such a world-changing book as Silent Spring, but we can still take action to bring about change. 

We can educate ourselves and our friends and family about reducing our exposure to toxicants in our homes, schools, workplaces and environment.

We can demand change when evidence suggests there is a potential for harmful exposure to toxicants through use of consumer products and foods.

We can tell our elected officials about these issues.

We can make educated consumer choices in the products, services and foods we purchase.

Rachel Carson was reasonable in her proposals. She did not insist on radical changes. She pleaded for precaution against irreversible damages. She urged study and consideration of safer alternatives.

Her legacy to this and future generations is guided by her environmental ethic:

• Live in harmony with nature
• Preserve and learn from natural places
• Minimize the impact of man-made chemicals on natural systems of the world
• Consider the implications of human activities on the global web of life.

Learn more about why we support the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act - download PDF

Or visit our friends at Environmental Working Group - click here

Sign on to the Transforming Pesticide Policy paper here

The Rachel Carson Homestead Association supports both these initiatives.

Learn more about Endocrine Disruption - click here

Download information on environmental health and sustainable living and how you can reduce your exposure to toxins and help native ecosystems on our Rachel Carson's Legacy Resources "Smart Choices" page - click here

See what you missed at our  2009 Rachel Carson Legacy Events - click here

For information on past Rachel Carson Legacy Events - click here

Make your own action-oriented commitment to the Rachel Carson Legacy Challenge - click here.