Californians for Pesticide Reform

06/10/2026

“Environmental contamination doesn’t stop at the edge of a field. What ends up in our waterways can ultimately affect the communities that live, work, fish, and recreate downstream. We have a responsibility to support farmers and communities alike in building a food system that protects both public health and the environment,” said Bianca Lopez, VIP’s co-founder.

PFAS or “forever chemicals” have been linked to numerous health concerns.

06/10/2026

"Real protection, [Kathleen Kilpatrick] contends, requires reducing pesticide use near schools and neighborhoods — not simply expanding a monitoring network that captures only part of the problem."

For families in Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley, California’s pesticide air monitoring system offers the appearance of protection while leaving significant gaps in what is measured and how exposure risks are understood, writes retired nurse and healthcare activist Kathleen Kilpatrick. A single m...

06/08/2026

"Forty years of studies find higher cancer risks among children exposed during pregnancy and early life to pesticides used on farms, lawns, gardens, and pets"

Forty years of studies find higher cancer risks among children exposed during pregnancy and early life to pesticides used on farms, lawns and pets.

06/04/2026

“Their new regulations are failures,” said Mark Weller, the campaign director for the statewide public-interest group coalition Californians for Pesticide Reform. “They put in new regulations and 1,3-D use went up.”

Regulators insist they’re committed to protecting health and the environment, yet continue to allow growers to use a deadly chemical banned in 40 countries.

05/29/2026

💧We must protect our water from PFAS!

At least 45% of the tap water in the U.S. is now contaminated with PFAS, the forever chemicals tied to cancer, cardiovascular disease, low birthweight, and effects on the immune system. ​

But despite the risks, The EPA is rolling back and delaying key protections against PFAS in our drinking water. Communities deserve safe drinking water. It's actually the bare minimum.

05/28/2026

AB 1603 (Assemblymember Nick Schultz) to restrict PFAS pesticides moves forward!

Read more: https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2026/05/california-bill-tackling-toxic-forever-chemical-pesticides

05/27/2026

💧“Ending the use of PFAS pesticides would safeguard our food and water systems and prevent PFAS pesticide buildup in the environment,”--- Environmental Working Group Cal Legislative Director Susan Little.

Support AB 1603 (Assemblymember Nick Schultz)!

SACRAMENTO – Pesticides that are the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS are showing up

05/26/2026

"The proliferation of forever chemicals in Californians’ food and the continued approval of PFAS pesticides by state regulators leaves no doubt California lawmakers must pass Assembly Bill 1603." Nathan Donley from Center for Biological Diversity

PFAS chemicals were found in nearly 40% of samples of nonorganic fruits and vegetables California regulators tested in 2023. A bill would ban their use.

05/22/2026

📞Call your Assemblymember TODAY and ask them to vote YES on AB 1603 to ban PFAS pesticides in agriculture! 🍑

Call TODAY and ask your Assemblymember to SUPPORT AB 1603 which prevents PFAS exposure (“forever chemicals”) in pesticides.

Follow these 3 easy steps:

1. Find Your State Assemblymember and phone number. 🔗 https://www.assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers/find-my-rep

2.Call and identify yourself as a constituent using your name and zip code. You can also use this simple script for your assistance:

Hello, my name is [Your Name], my zip code is [Zip Code], and I am your constituent.

I am calling to urge the Assemblymember to SUPPORT AB 1603 because allowing the use of PFAS in pesticides is irresponsible and places both people and the environment at risk of avoidable harm. Passing AB 1603 is the right thing to do because it protects people and the planet from irreparable damage.

Thank you.

3. Ask your Assembly member to SUPPORT AB 1603 (it’s OK to leave a voicemail).

Call TODAY!
https://www.assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers/find-my-rep

05/21/2026

🚱EWG report finds that PFAS-linked pesticides have contaminated about half of California’s surface water and sediment tests. These “forever chemicals” don’t break down and can accumulate in our environment, our wildlife, and potentially our bodies.

📞Call your Assemblymember TODAY and urge them to support AB 1603 (Shultz) to ban PFAS pesticides!

https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2026/05/ewg-pfas-pesticides-contaminate-half-california-surface-water?auHash=BmcdOp0ERSdkZWjVXcBGRJi3demE_WYcsOhECc_4I2Y