Monthly Archives: July 2017

Help save our sand dunes!

You might wonder why Ogunquit and other shore towns with sand dunes discourage people and their dogs from climbing on, sliding down, and walking on our dunes. We have a barrier beach; our sand dunes protect our fragile wetlands and marsh from the ocean waves.  Our marsh is home to an ark of small fish, […]

How does your beach make out in this newest report?

Every two years, the Maine state geologists issue a report on the state of Maine beaches. Their latest report was published this month and shows how those Maine beaches participating in this program have added sand, lost sand or remained stable. Two beaches, Ogunquit Beach and Goose Rocks Beach scored best, adding sand and both […]

Cancer, children, the EPA and you

Questions: Are cancer causing pesticides prohibited by the EPA and other government agencies? Does the EPA or any other government agency try to especially approve pesticides that are safe to use around our children? Is cancer is the usual consequence of long term exposure to pesticides?  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Answers Not necessarily. Seven years ago a panel […]

How much do you really know about pesticides part 1

How much do you really know about pesticides?      Part 1   QUESTIONS: We all have heard about Rachel Carson and her brilliant 1964 book, Silent Spring, about the harmful effects of pesticides and especially DDT. Did the bestselling Silent Spring change anything? Has there been a lot less use of pesticides since Rachel Carson’s Silent […]