1. SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Division Pesticide Program
Pesticide Education & Outreach
Jeremy Phillips, Environmental Specialist
May 15, 2007

2. History of Pesticide Program
, SRPMIC entered into an agreement with Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. to develop a Pesticide Program
2000 to present, SRPMIC received direct funding to continue development & implementation of Pesticide Program

3. Pesticide Enforcement Outreach
“Read the Label First”
Make sure you are using the right pesticide
What to look for while choosing a pesticide applicator
Don’t swim in irrigation ditches
How to use the Pesticide Hotline number

4. FIFRA Pesticide Ordinance

5. Worker Protection Outreach
Central posting location
Pesticide training for field workers
Decontamination Supplies
Emergency Assistance
Anti-Retaliation

6. Intergovernmental relations
SRPMIC has a good working relationship with the State of Arizona, SPPC, ADA
Special Use Permit from SRPMIC
State of Arizona gives SRPMIC 24 hour notice before coming out to inspect produce.
EPNR will be notified if there is a violation

7. IPM Program
EPA FY 2006
Coordinate with Public Works and tribal schools
Perform an IPM Pest assessment
Provide education to school and Public Works employees.
Provide education on Pest Proofing tribal schools.

9. Questions?

10. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Pesticide Program
Jeremy Phillips Environmental Specialist
10,005 East Osborn road
Phone (480)
Fax (480)