Transportation and industrial air emissions impact health in the Duwamish Valley
The CEC is a research partner and technical advisor to the Duwamish Valley Clean Air Program, coordinated by the Duwamish River Community Coalition with the support of a broad coalition of academic, agency, community, and non-profit organization partners. Follow the links below for information on the research and action projects underway as part of this community-led program.
DAISY
The Duwamish Air Improvement Study for Youth (DAISY) project aims to reduce asthma symptoms in Duwamish Valley youth through low-cost air filters, conduct a community-led air quality monitoring campaign, and measure residents' empowerment. See UW blog and Seattle Times news coverage here.
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Moss Study
Youth scientists discover indicators of heavy metal pollution in Duwamish Valley moss through a community science project.
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