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''Note:'' The above descriptive information came from Mr. Sampson's [http://www.cleanwateraction.org/about/people/maurice-sampson Clean Water Action] page. | ''Note:'' The above descriptive information came from Mr. Sampson's [http://www.cleanwateraction.org/about/people/maurice-sampson Clean Water Action] page. | ||
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*[http://www.inquirer.com/science/climate/pfas-pfoa-forever-chemicals-pennsylvania-philadelphia-20210317.html PFAS found in 72% of drinking-water samples in Philly’s suburbs], Philadelphia Inquirer, March 17, 2021. | |||
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Maurice M. Sampson II has been a grass roots environmental activist dating back to the 70s. He fought to pass of local ordinances requiring Environmental Impact Statements for all housing developments ( Cherry Hill NJ , 1971) saving 200 acres from suburban development, to oppose highway bond issues (1973),Tocks Island Dam on the upper Delaware (1972-73), floating nuclear power plants (1975), and to support creation of the New Jersey Pinelands preservation 1974-77. He founded the Youth Environmental Society (New Brunswick, NJ), a statewide youth environmental organization that network high school and college environmental organizations through a series of annual work shops and weekend leadership retreats. He is also a sustainable waste management expert with thirty years of experience as a environmental and recycling advocate, bureaucrat and entrepreneur as well as a volunteer Chair for the RecycleNOW Philadelphia Campaign.
Note: The above descriptive information came from Mr. Sampson's Clean Water Action page.
In The News
- PFAS found in 72% of drinking-water samples in Philly’s suburbs, Philadelphia Inquirer, March 17, 2021.