Tonawanda Study Area: Health Outcomes Review
The New York State Department of Health conducted a health outcomes review for Tonawanda and surrounding areas in Erie County in response to community concerns about potential health effects from exposures to emissions from the area's industries and motor vehicle traffic. Concerns were heightened after the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released results from an air quality monitoring study in 2009. Working with community members and the Department of Environmental Conservation, the State Health Department developed a Tonawanda health outcomes study area, with several sub-areas, during 2010 - 2012.
Health Outcomes Review-Adverse Birth Outcomes and Cancer Incidence
We will work with area residents to address their questions and concerns and to appropriately follow up on this report. We encourage residents to submit comments on this report during the public comment period, which ends March 31, 2013.
Public Meeting Notice
You are invited to attend the Public Meeting regarding this review on Tuesday, February 26, at 7 p.m., at the Sheridan Parkside Community Center, 169 Sheridan Parkside Drive, Tonawanda. The State Health Department will make a short presentation, with comments and discussion to follow. Snow date, if needed, will be Thursday, February 28.
- Information Sheet and Meeting Notice
- Public Comment Draft (PDF, 797KB, 52pg.)
For Additional Information
For additional information or paper copies of the full report, e-mail beoe@health.state.ny.us or call James Bowers at (518) 402-7950.
