"Under the current system, individuals who challenge polluters must 'prove' that they have been harmed, discriminated against, or disproportionately impacted. Few affected communities have the resources to hire the lawyers, expert witnesses, and doctors needed to sustain such a challenge."
Robert D. Bullard - Dumping in Dixie: Race, Class, and Environmental Quality
Science in Service of Community: Technical Support from the Williams Environmental Justice Clinic
At the heart of our mission, the Williams Environmental Justice Clinic offers crucial technical assistance to empower communities in their fight against environmental harm. Our dedicated faculty affiliates, experts in their respective fields, and state-of-the-art laboratories stand ready to uncover and elucidate the sources and impacts of environmental degradation.
What We Offer:
- Water Quality Assessments: Unraveling the sources of aquatic pollution to safeguard your community's health and ecosystems. (Learn More)
- Air Quality Assessments: Investigating air contaminants to understand their implications within homes and throughout communities. (Learn More)
- Soil Quality Assessments: Identifying the extent of PCB and other hazardous substance contamination within community soils. (Learn More)
Our Collaborative Process:
Understanding the unique environmental challenges your community faces is our first step. Through close collaboration and guided by your insights, we design a tailored strategy to collect crucial data. Our commitment is to provide you with comprehensive reports, interpreting our findings in the context of your community's needs and goals.
Your Data, Your Rights:
The data we gather belongs to you. It is our policy to ensure full community ownership of all information, and we pledge not to publish any findings without your express consent. This approach not only respects your community's autonomy but also enriches our students' learning experiences, marrying academic rigor with real-world impact for the greater good.
Together, let's harness the power of science and solidarity to bring about meaningful environmental change.