Unsuspecting residents and pets using the county parks can be exposed to these chemicals that pose a threat to health. The time is now for Montgomery Parks to manage all parks pesticide-free, because there is urgency in protecting the health of all park visitors. Back during the legislative process, Montgomery Parks testified against the pesticide bill, successfully weakening the section that applies to the parks. And although Montgomery Parks has transitioned some 45 parks to be pesticide-free, nearly 380 county parks can still use pesticide in the course of routine management. On one hand, Montgomery Parks tapes off playgrounds for months because of health concerns related to the coronavirus.

Source: Washington Post December 18, 2020 13:52 UTC