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Martindale-Brightwood will see traffic changes for water main replacementsĀ 

Citizens Energy Group announced a series of water main replacements in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood as part of its ongoing infrastructure renewal efforts.   Starting in April...

Fresh produce, made easy: A review of the Rise Garden systemĀ 

For residents of neighborhoods like Martindale-Brightwood, where lead contamination in the soil makes traditional gardening risky, finding a way to grow fresh, healthy produce...

Is your family safe from lead poisoning?

Lead poisoning poses significant health risks, especially to children under six years old.  This guide provides accurate information about the dangers of lead, how to...

A timeline of environmental challenges and triumphs in Martindale-BrightwoodĀ 

The Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood tells a story of resilience and transformation, marked by decades of environmental challenges and the determined efforts of its residents to...

Lead Summit sparks action to protect Indianapolis families from toxic exposureĀ 

Indianapolis' recent Lead Summit brought health experts and community leaders together to tackle the city's lead exposure crisis, highlighting urgent steps needed to protect...

We’re removing lead from drinking water, once and for all.

In 2014, Flint, Michigan, made national headlines. It was all due to elected officials’ decision to switch the city’s drinking water supply — intended to...

Local organizations partner to raise awareness during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Lead poisoning is a public health issue that has affected people tremendously since the Industrial Revolution. Many people, specifically children, face lead-filled dangers daily....

The disproportionate harm lead poses to Near Eastside neighborhoods

Childhood blood lead levels have decreased in Indiana in recent years, but blood lead levels remain high in some Near Eastside neighborhoods, SAVI Talks...

EPA proposes tighter lead paint standards for child-care facilities, homes

In an effort to protect children and communities from the harmful effects of exposure to dust generated from lead paint, the EPA proposed strengthening...

Report: Green Space need in Indy is sporadic, but low-income minority residents need them the most

Many areas in Marion County are in need of green spaces, but low-income minority areas need them the most, a SAVI Talks study concluded.  Varying...
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