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Quechan Indian Tribe Pesticide Enforcement Program

Pesticide Enforcement
The Quechan Indian Tribe Pesticide Enforcement Program safeguards public health and the environment by ensuring strict compliance with pesticide regulations. Our program employs a proactive approach that includes:

• Routine inspections: Unannounced inspections of marketplaces, maintenance yards, and pesticide application sites are conducted to verify adherence to tribal and federal pesticide laws.
• Application monitoring: Close oversight of commercial, structural, and agricultural pesticide applications is performed to ensure proper and safe pesticide use, both Restricted-Use and General-Use Pesticides.
• Technical assistance: The program offers support and expertise to other Tribal Pesticide Programs within US EPA Region 9.
• Compliance Assistance: The program offers support and expertise to farmers, Private Applicators, Commercial Applicators, and Farm Labor Contractor Companies.

Worker Protection Standards
The Quechan Indian Tribe Pesticide Enforcement Program has implemented a robust Worker Protection Standards (WPS) program to protect agricultural workers. Key components include:

• WPS training: Farmworkers and tribal employees receive comprehensive training on pesticide safety, worker protection measures, first aid, and heat stress.
• Compliance monitoring: Regular assessments ensure adherence to WPS regulations.

Combining enforcement, education, and outreach, the Quechan Indian Tribe Pesticide Enforcement Program strives to create a healthier and safer community for the Quechan Community Members.

Education and Outreach
A cornerstone of our program is education and outreach. We prioritize community engagement through the following:

• Comprehensive training: Educational programs emphasize pesticide safety, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and Worker Protection Standards (WPS).
• Targeted outreach: We deliver information to diverse audiences, including elders, community members, children, tribal staff, and regulated industry, through various platforms such as community events, schools, council meetings, the Quechan website, email, and US Postal Services.

Updated: 08/02/2024