HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06031986 - X.14 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on June 3, 1986 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson, Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Mercury Levels in Delta Fish
Supervisor Nancy Fanden commented on the high levels of
mercury found in fish caught in the Delta and the need to warn
people of potential health risks if these fish are eaten. She
expressed concern that the State Health Department has not taken an
active role in warning people of the -consequences of mercuric
poisoning from eating these fish.
On recommendation of Supervisor Fanden, IT IS BY THE BOARD
ORDERED that the Water Committee (Supervisors McPeak and Schroder)
is REQUESTED to prepare a resolution for subsequent presentation to
the Board urging the State Department of Health Services to take a
more active role in warning people that fish caught in the Delta are
found to contain high levels of mercury and therefore should not be
eaten.
cc : Water Committee
Community Development Director
County Administrator
1 hereby certify that thi. =.s a tns�^nd rorrect copy of
or. actior. tai:e::-int; ,..:0 >....: '.es of the
Board of Supervipors 0!-. i,.e mate slnGwn.
ATTESTED:
PHiL BkfCKELOR, C.erk of the Board
/of Supervisors and County Administrator
By , Deputy