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Even in an area with good regional air quality, air pollution from nearby traffic may pose a health risk.

A 2004 Fact sheet about Air Pollution from Nearby Traffic and Children's Health: Information for Parents

OEHHA prepared this fact sheet to help school personnel understand the issues related to traffic near schools and children's health.

Studies found elevated levels of mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other contaminants in several species of fish from ten reservoirs in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and Santa Clara counties.

Notice of Intent to List Chemical: 1-Bromopropane (1-BP) as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity via the authoritative bodies mechanism

OEHHA has finalized a fish advisory concerning elevated levels of mercury in fish in Tomales Bay in Marin County.  “With the exception of sharks, fish caught in Tomales Bay can be part of a healthy, balanced diet. But the public – and particularly women of childbearing age and children – should monitor and limit their fish consumption to avoid excessive exposure to mercury,” OEHHA Director Dr. Joan Denton said.

Notice of Intent to Repeal Title 22, California Code of Regulations Section 12901

Availability of the revised draft prioritization process document for additional public review and comment.

Fish are still recommended as part of a healthy, balanced diet. But anglers and their families – especially women of childbearing age and children – should be aware of the presence of mercury in fish from Lake Natoma and the lower American River, and follow our guidelines for safe consumption.

The objective of this August 2004 draft chapter is to quantify the potential reductions in adverse health effects from reduced exposures to ozone from attaining the ozone standards recommended in the draft staff report.