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<h2>What We Do</h2>
For the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Learn more about our programs below: [one_third] <a title="Keeping Kids Healthy" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/keeping-kids-healthy/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-186" src="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/KeepingKidsHealthy-Feature-e1380813731780.jpg" alt="KeepingKidsHealthy small" width="220" height="96" /></a>
<h3>Keeping Kids Healthy</h3>
We work with school administration and parents to reduce pesticide use where our children live, learn, and play. <a class="more" title="Keeping Kids Healthy" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/keeping-kids-healthy/">Learn More</a> [/one_third] [one_third] <a title="Maintaining Healthy Parks" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/maintaining-healthy-parks/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-206" src="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/HealthyParks-Feature-e1384186332571.jpg" alt="HealthyParks-Feature" width="220" height="96" /></a>
<h3>Maintaining Healthy Parks</h3>
We engage communities and park districts to cultivate sustainable, healthy spaces. <a class="more" title="Maintaining Healthy Parks" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/maintaining-healthy-parks/">Learn More</a> [/one_third] [one_third_last] <a style="font-size: 13px;" title="Reducing Climate Impact" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/reducing-climate-impact/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-439" src="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg" alt="Push Mower" width="220" height="96" /></a>
<h3>Reducing Climate Impact</h3>
Grows Green educates retailers in order to help customers make climate-friendly lawn and garden choices. <a class="more" title="Reducing Climate Impact" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/reducing-climate-impact/">Learn More</a> [/one_third_last] [one_third] <a title="Preserving Water Quality" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/preserving-water-quality/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-386" src="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/water-e1380920131967.jpg" alt="water" width="220" height="96" /></a>
<h3>Preserving Water Quality</h3>
We promote healthy lawn and landscape practices to protect water resources throughout the Midwest. <a class="more" title="Preserving Water Quality" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/preserving-water-quality/">Learn More</a> [/one_third] [one_third] <a title="Managing Healthy Homes" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/managing-healthy-homes/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-362" src="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3184-x-2120-DSC_7272_00201767-e1380814093111.jpg" alt="DSC_7272_00201767" width="220" height="96" /></a>
<h3>Managing Healthy Homes</h3>
We advocate for safe and healthy living spaces by educating residents and building managers on integrated pest management. <a class="more" title="Managing Healthy Homes" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/managing-healthy-homes/">Learn More</a> [/one_third] [one_third_last] <a title="Beating Back Bed Bugs" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/beating-back-bed-bugs/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-375" src="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000001262286Large-Bedroom-e1380814154698.jpg" alt="Bedroom" width="220" height="96" /></a>
<h3>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h3>
We inform individuals and institutions on safe, effective ways to control bed bugs that minimize exposure to toxic chemicals. <a class="more" title="Beating Back Bed Bugs" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/beating-back-bed-bugs/">Learn More</a> [/one_third_last] [one_third] <a title="Advancing Toxic-Free Policies" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-244" src="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000015557555Large-Pillars-e1380814216162.jpg" alt="Pillars of Law and Information at the United States Supreme Cour" width="220" height="96" /></a>
<h3>Advancing Toxic-Free Policies</h3>
We partner with governments on the local and state levels and empower the public to guard against pesticide exposure. <a class="more" title="Advancing Toxic-Free Policies" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/">Learn More</a> [/one_third] [one_third_last] <a title="Working Toward Environmental Justice" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/working-toward-environmental-justice/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-395" src="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/coal-plant-bus524-e1380814261197.jpg" alt="coal plant bus" width="220" height="96" /></a>
<h3>Working Toward Environmental Justice</h3>
We help protect low-income and minority communities from the effects associated with disproportionate exposure to toxic chemicals. <a class="more" title="Working Toward Environmental Justice" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/working-toward-environmental-justice/">Learn More</a> [/one_third_last]