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Orange County Herbicide Controversy | Orange County News
Orange County’s decades-long practice of spraying glyphosate herbicides into rivers and creeks is under fire as environmental advocates push for an end — but political and regulatory hurdles keep the status quo alive. Tens of thousands of gallons are dumped annually, with the Santa Ana River alone receiving 30,000 to 50,000 gallons yearly, justified by officials as flood control. Supervisor Katrina Foley led a failed motion to phase out spraying, blocked by Supervisor Don Wagner, who insists current levels are safe under federal and state permits. Regulatory bodies have found violations in…
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