This infographic aims to educate its audience about water pollution in the eastern Coachella Valley, including its demographic, social, and economic causes and policies. Addressing water pollution in the eastern Coachella Valley is crucial to supporting existing ecosystems, the local economy, and the health of the people living in the area. See below for the full slide presentation.
This infographic and the accompanying slide presentation were created by youth leader Erika Duarte.
About the Creator
Erika Duarte graduated from Coachella Valley High School and currently attending College of the Desert, Erika is an advocate for environmental justice in the Eastern Coachella Valley. With an interest in public policy and international law, Erika uses her academic passions to speak up about the ongoing issues surrounding the ECV. Erika’s goal is to not only focus locally but also internationally because an issue everywhere is an issue to all. Erika is a strong believer that if we continue to educate people on societal and environmental issues, it will be less complicated to face these issues. Apart from her academic and career goals, Erika enjoys getting lost in time reading a book, loves hanging out with her friends, and enjoys spending time playing Roblox.
Sources
- https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/environment/2022/04/15/east-coachella-valley-mobile-home-parks-arsenic-water-sewage-pits/7296117001/
- https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/31/us/oasis-mobile-home-park-coachella.html?smid=url-share#
- https://www.vcstar.com/story/opinion/contributors/valley-voice/2021/11/19/our-fight-get-out-oasis-mobile-home-park-continues/8679038002/
- https://leadershipcounsel.org/eastern-coachella-valley/
- Link for Photo credit
- See also the full presentation prepared by Erika Duarte