YOU CAN BEAT CITY HALL! » Introduction   Know What's Happening   Get Organized   Do Your Research   Determine a Goal   Build a Coalition   Target the Decision-Makers   Get Involved in the Process   Build Support   Further Resources

It would be great if corporations, city officials and state governments consulted neighborhoods before selecting them to host polluting facilities like landfills, incinerators and power plants. But often they don't. Frequently, these facilities end up in the places that put up the least resistance, either because residents are unaware of the projects planned for their area, or because they don't have the money, organization, knowledge or political clout to mount effective opposition.

You can defend your neighborhood from polluters. This guide is a jumping-off point -- there are tips on how to stay informed about plans that can affect your community, on how to get involved in decision-making about how land is used in your area, and on how to organize to protect your neighborhood from polluters.

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last revised 11.17.06