Mancos is divided over Boyle Park herbicide treatment

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Mancos is divided over Boyle Park herbicide treatment

U.S. and European regulators say compound is safe
During a morning protest on Oct. 12, Lily Russo, right, and other protesters speak against the town of Mancos’ use of the herbicide 2,4-D in Boyle Park. Regulatory bodies such as the European Food Safety Authority and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have approved use of the compound. The World Health Organization says it is “possibly” carcinogenic.

Mancos is divided over Boyle Park herbicide treatment

During a morning protest on Oct. 12, Lily Russo, right, and other protesters speak against the town of Mancos’ use of the herbicide 2,4-D in Boyle Park. Regulatory bodies such as the European Food Safety Authority and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have approved use of the compound. The World Health Organization says it is “possibly” carcinogenic.
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