Empowering Communities to Drive Change
SATELLITE BEACH, FL. Erin Brockovich and Bob Bowcock, well-known figures in environmental activism and water expertise, visited various communities in Florida struggling with water quality problems. They conducted tours in southeastern Fort Pierce, White City, Indian River Drive, Satellite Beach, and St. Lucie County. They guided these communities on effective advocacy for clean water during their visit.During water testing, groundwater, reclaimed water, and sewage in Brevard County contained harmful chemicals called PFOA and PFOS. These chemicals were detected at high concentrations on Patrick Air Force Base, raising concerns among nearby communities like South Patrick Shores, where evidence of military artifacts burning has been found in yards.
The presence of over 800 cancer cases and positive water test results has caused anxiety among Brevard County residents regarding PFAS contamination resulting from three active installations. To address these concerns, community members were allowed to seek answers and gain knowledge from experts, including activist Erin Brockovich, who dedicated six hours to discussing methods for minimizing exposure to these chemicals and advocating for stricter legislation to safeguard families.
In St. Lucie, the occurrence of glioblastoma, an extremely fatal and aggressive type of brain cancer, is remarkably elevated. Brockovich held private meetings with the families affected by this condition and engaged in conversations. She also addressed the problem of toxic blue-green algae blooms caused by the release of water from Lake Okeechobee, impacting both the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Rivers.
Erin Brockovich and Bob Bowcock inspire and mentor the Florida communities as they work towards ensuring a healthy and safe environment.
Erin Brockovich and water expert Bob Bowcock spoke at the Satellite Beach community meeting on September 29, 2018. Image by DP Braden
Fight For Zero Director Cheryl Jozsa asks questions at the Brevard County, Florida, community meeting with Erin Brockovich. Image by DP Braden
A father holds up an image of his daughter's brain scan, showing the audience and Erin Brockovich the unimaginable pain his family has faced due to potential toxic exposure. Image by DP Braden
Volunteers helping sign in guests at a Fight For Zero hosted community event with Erin Brockovich in Satellite Beach, Florida. Image by DP Braden
A Satellite Beach resident asking questions and voicing concerns. Image by DP Braden
Erin Brockovich showed her health map of the United States found on her website. Image by DP Braden
Stel Bailey and Dr. Greenwalt take a few minutes before the community meeting to introduce Erin Brockovich and Bob Bowcock to the stage. Image by DP Braden
Erin Brockovich with Satellite Beach High School Cancer survivors and fighters at the City of Satelite Beach community meeting on September 29, 2018 Image by DP Braden
Erin Brockovich with the Fight for Zero grassroots team
Dr. Julie Greenwalt, Erin Brockovich, and Stel Bailey
Dr. Julie Greenwalt, Erin Brockovich, and Stel Bailey
Erin Brockovich with the Fight for Zero grassroots team
Erin Brockovich with Satellite Beach High School Cancer survivors and fighters at the City of Satelite Beach community meeting on September 29, 2018
Volunteers who helped make this community meeting a success
Satellite Beach, Florida, artist Dawn Harrel and Stel Bailey in the waiting room area before the community meeting began
Satellite High School graduate Julie Greenwalt and Stel Bailey in the waiting room area before the community meeting began
Erin Brockovich with the Fight for Zero grassroots team