2023 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 5-7, 2023 • Cincinnati, OH
5/25/2021 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES AROUND FISH CONSUMPTION ON THE DETROIT RIVER | Virtual Platform
IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES AROUND FISH CONSUMPTION ON THE DETROIT RIVER
Consumption guidelines are frequently used to minimize risk associated with eating fish high in contaminants. Yet uncertainties exist about whether vulnerable populations are aware of fish consumption guidelines. The objective of this 8-year study was to determine if there were environmental justice issues related to fish consumption on the Detroit River, develop and distribute educational materials on consumption guidelines, and evaluate the effectiveness of consumption guidelines. We conducted repeated surveys of anglers along the Detroit River to determine consumption habits. We then implemented three modes of messaging including distribution of pamphlets with consumption information, posting of signs at popular fishing locations, and hiring educators to personally communicate with anglers. Results indicated that people of color were disproportionately consuming fish high in contaminants. However, by year eight 55% of anglers were aware of the guidelines. Despite increased awareness, anglers were often unwilling to reduce consumption of contaminated, favored species. Encouragingly, Black anglers were most likely to supplement their diet with species lower in contaminants. This study illustrates the challenges of an environmental justice program for urban anglers but highlights practical methods for increasing awareness and healthy consumption choices among vulnerable populations.
- Anthropogenic
- Pollution
- Equity
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Donna Kashian
(), Wayne State University, dkashian@wayne.edu;
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Corey Krabbenhoft
(), University of Minnesota, cakrabbe@gmail.com;
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