FCEC in the news

Interview with Dr. Guang-yu Wang of the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission (SMBRC), on LA18 Power Breakfast Morning News (Segment 2)
Source: LA18 KSCI-TV, April 16, 2009



Dr. Wang expressed the health risks of consuming contaminated White Croaker in this segment. He urged target groups to be especially careful in their fish consumption habits. His appearance provided general fish consumption guidelines, the web site address, and displays of the FCEC tri-fold brochure.

Interview with Dr. Guang-yu Wang of the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission, on LA18 Power Breakfast Morning News (Segment 1)
Source: LA18 KSCI-TV, April 9, 2009

Dr. Wang discussed general water pollutants and offered details about local DDT and PCB contaminants. He talked about the contaminants’ history in the Palos Verdes Shelf and mentioned that there are over 110 tons in our local waters. Dr. Wang also addressed bottom feeders in these areas and fish of concern, namely White Croaker.

“EPA Open House Wrap-Up”
Source: Nguoi Viet Daily News, April 3, 2009

“High levels of toxins continue to flow in local waters”
Source: Palos Verdes Peninsula News, March 26, 2009

Interview with Dr. Guang-yu Wang and Rebecca Soong on behalf of EPA
Source: KAZN 1300 AM, (Good Man, Good Woman), March 25, 2009

Host Shen Ming-Li interviewed Dr. Wang and Rebecca Soong of Herald Community Center for a discussion on local water contamination in the Palos Verdes Shelf and safer fish-eating habits. Dr. Wang discussed the legacy of local contamination, the contaminants: DDT and PCB, the fish of concern (White Croaker) and affected areas in Los Angeles. He encouraged listeners to come to the EPA Open House. Rebecca Soong spoke on behalf of FCEC’s Chinese community-based organizations about the health effects of contaminated fish, the target audiences most at-risk and tips for preparing fish. She encouraged listeners to participate in upcoming health clinics and educational workshops to learn more.

“DDT Dumped off Palos Verdes Peninsula Still Affects Food Chain”
Source: Daily Breeze, August 7, 2007

“Toxic Dumping’s Long Legacy”
Source: Long Beach Press Telegram, August 7, 2007