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We’re celebrating women all month and every day!

We’re celebrating women all month and every day!
We want to elevate Maricela from our City Heights Community Action Team (CAT)🐱 !! Our environmental justice community action teams meet monthly to talk about issues in our communities and how to organize and mobilize for action!
Maricela fights for environmental justice because she wants a healthy family. Check out her story above!
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¡Celebramos a las mujeres todo el mes y todos los días!
¡Queremos elevar a Maricela de nuestro Equipo de Acción Comunitaria (CAT por siglas en ingles)🐱 de City Heights!
¡Nuestros equipos de acción comunitaria de justicia ambiental se reúnen mensualmente para hablar sobre problemas en nuestras comunidades y cómo organizarse y movilizarse para la acción!
Maricela lucha por la justicia ambiental porque quiere una familia sana. ¡Mira su historia arriba!
#EHC #EnvironmentalHealth #ClimateChange #SanDiegoCounty #WomensHistoryMonth #CleanAir #WHM2023 #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #CityHeights #BarrioLogan #loganHeights #NationalCity #Shelltown

El voto ponderado de SANDAG a veces puede parecer

El voto ponderado de SANDAG a veces puede parecer desalentador y difícil de entender, por lo que esperamos poder ayudar a aclarar qué es y cómo funciona en la práctica.
Es importante que los habitantes de San Diego lo entiendan completamente para asegurarse de seguir usándolo, ya que es la mejor manera de garantizar una representación justa para tod@s en el condado de San Diego.
¡Envíanos un mensaje si tienes alguna pregunta!
@sandagregion
#EHC #EnvironmentalHealth #ClimateChange #TransitJustice #WeightedVote #SanDiegoCounty #PublicTransitSD #CleanAir #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #CityHeights #BarrioLogan #loganHeights #NationalCity #Shelltown #Southcrest

The SANDAG weighted vote can sometimes seem daunti

The SANDAG weighted vote can sometimes seem daunting and hard to understand, so we hope we can help clarify what it is and how it works in practice.
It’s important for San Diegans to understand it fully to make sure we continue to use it, as it is the best way to guarantee fair representation of all in San Diego County.
Send us a DM or comment if you have any questions! Thank you.
@sandagregion
#EHC #EnvironmentalHealth #ClimateChange #TransitJustice #WeightedVote #SanDiegoCounty #PublicTransitSD #CleanAir #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #CityHeights #BarrioLogan #loganHeights #NationalCity #Shelltown #Southcrest

Huge thank you to everyone who came by on Saturday

Huge thank you to everyone who came by on Saturday to the Boston Ave. Park Groundbreaking celebration!
After decades of community advocacy and organizing, construction of the park is finally beginning! Barrio Logan residents deserve green, open spaces for community and clean air, not industry and asthma causing diesel trucks!
This is only the beginning.. Si se puede!
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¡Muchas gracias a todos los que vinieron el sábado a la celebración de inauguración de Boston Ave. Park Groundbreaking!
Después de décadas de defensa y organización de la comunidad, ¡finalmente comienza la construcción del parque! ¡Los residentes de Barrio Logan merecen espacios verdes y abiertos para la comunidad y aire limpio, no la industria y los camiones diesel que causan asma!
Esto es solo el comienzo.. Si se puede!
@mayortoddgloria
@vivianmorenoca
@d11caltrans
@chicanopark_museum
@circulatesd
#EHC #EnvironmentalHealthCoalition #BarrioLogan #LoganHeights #NewPark #BostonAvePark #LinearPark #BostonLinearPark #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #EJ #CleanAir #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #CalTrans

📣 Join us! Logan Residents advocated for and

📣 Join us!
Logan Residents advocated for and designed a park in 2021, and construction will FINALLY begin. Come and join us in celebrating this exciting news and check out the awesome amenities that it will have such as picnic tables, basketball courts and a dog park!
Send us a message or leave a comment if you have any questions. See you there! 👀
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📣¡Acompañanos!
Los residentes de Logan abogaron y diseñaron un parque en 2021, y la construcción FINALMENTE comenzará. ¡Ven y acompananos para celebrar esta emocionante noticia y echa un vistazo a las increíbles comodidades que tendrá, como mesas de pícnic, canchas de básquetbol y un parque para perros!
Envíanos un mensaje o deja un comentario si tienes alguna pregunta. ¡Ahí nos vemos! 👀
#EHC #EnvironmentalHealth #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #EJ #IAMEJ #SouthbaySanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #NationalCity #BarrioLogan #LoganHeights #Sherman

February's #IAMEJ spotlight: Miguel Espinoza from

February's #IAMEJ spotlight: Miguel Espinoza from South Bay San Diego!!
We are happy and honored to have Miguel as an EHC community advocate and activist who continues to identify and tackle issues in our environmental #EJ communities!
A South Bay San Diego native, Miguel first got involved with EHC four years ago. He works for the Chicano Federation managing the Barrio Senior Villas Apartment complex, where he is also a tenant. In addition, he is on the Board of Barrio Station, a non-profit that helps families in need. Every day Miguel and his tenants, suffered from a sickening smell coming from New Leaf Biofuel, a biodiesel refinery across the street from their building. The smell became unbearable two years ago and Miguel took action. He started organizing the tenants to place complaints with the local air district about the smell. For the past two years he has continued the fight.
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#IAMEJ de febrero: ¡Miguel Espinoza de South Bay San Diego!
Estamos felices y honrados de tener a Miguel como defensor y activista de la comunidad EHC que continúa identificando y abordando problemas en nuestras comunidades ambientales #EJ!
Miguel, nativo de South Bay San Diego, se involucró por primera vez con EHC hace cuatro años. Trabaja para la Federación Chicana administrando el complejo de apartamentos Barrio Senior Villas, donde también es inquilino. Además, es miembro de la Junta Directiva de Barrio Station, una organización sin fines de lucro que ayuda a familias necesitadas. Todos los días, Miguel y sus inquilinos sufrían de un olor repugnante proveniente de New Leaf Biofuel, una refinería de biodiesel al otro lado de la calle de su edificio. El olor se volvió insoportable hace dos años y Miguel tomó medidas. Comenzó a organizar a los inquilinos para presentar quejas ante el distrito de aire local sobre el olor. Durante los últimos dos años ha continuado la lucha.
#EHC #EnvironmentalHealth #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #EJ #IAMEJ #SouthbaySanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #NationalCity #BarrioLogan #LoganHeights #Sherman

Restroom access is dignity and hygiene is fundamen

Restroom access is dignity and hygiene is fundamental!
Now that the Youth Opportunity Passes (YOP) are confirmed to continue through summer 2024, feel free to use them and also the trolley station's public restrooms!

Please refer to the MTS guide to see exactly where the restrooms are located, since they may be a short distance from the actual station, and the times they are open.

Also, check out Toshi's story in our 10 transit Lifelines videos with the link in our bio! 🚋
#EHC #EnvironmentalJustice #EJ #BarrioLogan #LoganHeights #CityHeights #NationalCity #SanDiegoCounty #YOP #YouthOpportunityPasses #MTS #SanDiegoTrolley #PublicRestrooms

NEW DATE FOR THE BOSTON AVENUE PARK GROUNDBREAKING

NEW DATE FOR THE BOSTON AVENUE PARK GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY! (Saturday March 4th!)
Super exciting news for residents of Logan Heights and Barrio Logan!
The construction of the Boston Avenue Linear Park will begin very soon and we would love for you to join us in celebrating. The park will bring in some much needed greenery, a place for families to come together and some awesome amenities like a dog park, basketball courts and picnic tables!
Come by the groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday 3/04 at 10AM and learn more about what the park has to offer!
We will also have complimentary pan dulce and coffee! See you there. :)
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¡NUEVA FECHA PARA LA CEREMONIA DE INAGURACIÓN DE BOSTON AVENUE PARK! (¡Sábado 4 de marzo!)
¡Noticias súper emocionantes para los residentes de Logan Heights y Barrio Logan!
La construcción del Parque Lineal de Boston Avenue comenzará muy pronto y nos encantaría que nos acompañes en la celebración. ¡El parque traerá algo de vegetación muy necesaria, un lugar para que las familias se reúnan y algunas comodidades increíbles como un parque para perros, canchas de baloncesto y mesas de picnic!
¡Ven a la ceremonia de inauguración el sábado 3/04 a las 10 a. m. y aprende más sobre lo que el parque tiene para ofrecer!
¡También tendremos pan dulce y café! Ahi nos vemos. :)
#EHC #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #SocialJustice #EJ #BarrioLogan #LoganHeights #ChicanoPark #BostonLinearPark #BostonAvenue #ShermanHeights #Shelltown #SanDiegoCounty

Thank you, Laisha Felix for speaking up about the

Thank you, Laisha Felix for speaking up about the hazards of air pollution in our communities!
“Because of where they live, people of color breathe disproportionate levels of this toxic air pollution, which contributes to higher rates of asthma, cancer and other illnesses than their White counterparts.”- Laisha Felix
The fight for clean air continues!
Check out the full article here: bit.ly/3Sc4pje or click the link in our bio.
@sandiegouniontribune
#DieselDeath #DieselDeathZones #SacrificeZone #EHC #EnvironmentalHealth #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #EJ #UnionTribune #MCC #Mitsubishi #BarrioLogan #LoganHeights #PortofSanDiego #OpEd #OpinionEditorial #SDUT #CleanAir

In her op-ed for the @sandiegouniontribune , EHC C

In her op-ed for the @sandiegouniontribune , EHC Co-founder @DianeTakvorian talks about the community's win against mega-polluter, Mitsubishi Cement Corporation (MCC).
She highlights, “This is not just a local win; it is a harbinger of a 100 percent zero-emission future in California.”
Check out the full piece here or click the link in our bio! https://bit.ly/3KhfYn9
#EHC #EnvironmentalHealth #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #EJ #UnionTribune #MCC #Mitsubishi #BarrioLogan #LoganHeights #PortofSanDiego #DianeTakvorian #OpEd #OpinionEditorial #SDUT #CleanAir

February is Black History Month and we want to shi

February is Black History Month and we want to shine a spotlight on Robert Bullard- the Father of Environmental Justice.
African American leaders like Bullard have led environmental justice movements from their conception and have introduced terms like "environmental racism" into the mainstream.
His work has catapulted underprivileged communities in the U.S. to take action and learn about injustices affecting their health and daily lives.
If you're interested in learning more about Black voices in EJ check out some of his books like: "Confronting Environmental Racism: Voices From the Grassroots" or "The Quest for Environmental Justice: Human Rights and the Politics of Pollution"
Source: climateone.org, calvinchimes.org, harvard.edu
@robertd.bullard
#EHC #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #SocialJustice #EJ #BHM #BHM2023 #BLM2023 #RobertBullard #EnvironmentalRacism #EJCommunities #SanDiegoCounty

🚨Event postponed to Saturday, March 4th due to

🚨Event postponed to Saturday, March 4th due to weather!! See you then🚨
Super exciting news for residents of Logan Heights and Barrio Logan!
The construction of the Boston Avenue Park will begin very soon and we would love for you to join us in celebrating. The park will bring in some much needed greenery, a place for families to come together and some awesome amenities like a dog park, basketball courts and picnic tables!
Come by the groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday 2/25 at 10AM and learn more about what the park has to offer!
We will also have complimentary pan dulce and coffee! See you there. ☺️
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¡Noticias súper emocionantes para los residentes de Logan Heights y Barrio Logan!
La construcción del Parque de Boston Avenue comenzará muy pronto y nos encantaría que nos acompañes en la celebración. ¡El parque traerá algo de vegetación muy necesaria, un lugar para que las familias se reúnan y algunas comodidades increíbles como un parque para perros, canchas de baloncesto y mesas de picnic!
¡Ven a la ceremonia de inauguración el sábado 2/25 a las 10 a. m. y aprende más sobre lo que el parque tiene para ofrecer!
¡También tendremos pan dulce y café! Ahi nos vemos. ☺️
@calconservation
@ca_coastal
#EHC #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #SocialJustice #EJ #BarrioLogan #LoganHeights #ChicanoPark #BostonLinearPark #BostonAvenue #ShermanHeights #Shelltown #SanDiegoCounty

We are looking for passionate individuals who are

We are looking for passionate individuals who are dedicated to environmental and social justice to join our team!
If you think you or a friend would be a good candidate for the position, check out the full description and application at the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/JobsEHC
#EHC #Hiring #NowHiring #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #SocialJustice #EJ #OrganizerJob #SanDiegoJobs #BarrioLogan #LoganHeights #NationalCity #CityHeights #ShermanHeights #Shelltown #PolicyDirector #Organizer #SanDiegoCounty

The Arroyo Alamar is an area in Tijuana, BC that E

The Arroyo Alamar is an area in Tijuana, BC that EHC, Colectivo Salud y Justicia Ambiental (CSJA) and community advocates have fought to preserve in recent years.
This past Tuesday, 2/07, Marisol Hernández, president of the environmental commission gave an important update on the progress of the declaration of Arroyo Alamar as a protected natural area.
The management of the councilor will continue to promote the Arroyo Alamar and support community work and organizations that seek to clean it up for good!
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El Arroyo Alamar es un área en Tijuana, BC que EHC, el Colectivo Salud y Justicia Ambiental (CSJA) y los defensores de la comunidad han luchado por preservar en los últimos años.
El pasado martes 2/07, Marisol Hernández, presidenta de la comisión ambiental dio una importante actualización sobre los avances de la declaratoria de Arroyo Alamar como área natural protegida.
¡La regidora seguirá gestionando en favor del Alamar y apoyando el trabajo comunitario y a las organizaciones que buscan sanearlo definitivamente!
#EHC #EnvironmentalHealth #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #EJ #EJCommunities #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #ArroyoAlamar #TijuanaBC #CSJA #JusticiaAmbiental #ColectivoSaludyJusticiaAmbiental

🚨 EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO DELAY IN EQUIPMENT BAC

🚨 EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO DELAY IN EQUIPMENT BACKORDER! 🚨 contact us to be placed on the waitlist! Thank you 🙏🏼
♥️Love is in the air and we want you to experience it!
Barrio Logan is one of the areas with the highest air pollution in the state! You deserve clean air and if you live in the Portside communities, you can get a free air monitor, a free air purifier, 3 extra air filters, and a $125 stipend for FREE (for eligible residents)
We’ll be at the Logan Heights Library on Monday, February 13, from 4-7 pm for pick-ups by appointment.
Call 619-603-7758 to see if you live in the qualifying area and to fill out the application (less than 5 minutes). If you live in the Portside communities, you automatically qualify. Supplies are limited to 20 sets for this event, so please call to make an appointment.
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♥️¡El amor está en el aire y queremos que lo experimentes!
¡Barrio Logan es una de las áreas con mayor contaminación del aire en el estado!
¡Usted merece aire limpio y si vive en las comunidades portuarias, puede obtener un monitor de aire gratis, un purificador de aire gratis, 3 filtros de aire adicionales y un estipendio de $ 125 GRATIS! (para residentes elegibles)!
Estarémos en la biblioteca de Logan Heights el lunes, febrero13, de 4 a 7 p. m. para recoger con cita previa. Llame al 619-603-7758 para ver si vive en el área calificada y para llenar la solicitud (menos de 5 minutos). Si vive en las comunidades portuarias, califica automáticamente. Suministros limitados a 20 equipos para este evento, así que llame para hacer una cita.
#EHC #EnvironmentalHealth #BarrioLogan #LoganHeights #NewLeaf #NewLeafBiofuel #SDAPCD #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #EJ #EJCommunities #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #AirQuality #cleanaireveryday

🙌 EJ victory! In response to months of communi

🙌 EJ victory!
In response to months of community complaints and organizing, the San Diego Air Pollution Control District ordered New Leaf to install an odor control system.😷
The odor control system has been operating for over a month and residents have noticed great improvement with the smell in the neighborhood.
EHC and the residents affected will continue to monitor for odors from New Leaf and will work with SDAPCD to address any changes.
📞 If you have an air quality complaints please report it to APCD by calling (858) 586-2650 or e-mailing apcdcomp@sdapcd.org
✨ For more info on New Leaf, click the link in our bio and follow us for more updates on what’s happening in our Environmental Justice communities!
#EHC #EnvironmentalHealth #BarrioLogan #LoganHeights #NewLeaf #NewLeafBiofuel #SDAPCD #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #EJ #EJCommunities #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #AirQuality #CleanAir

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