South Prescott, one of the oldest urban neighborhoods in Oakland, has high levels of lead in the soil, posing health risks to the residents. US-EPA Region IX Emergency Response developed an sustainable and economically viable treatment to neutralize the toxicity of lead in-situ by mixing ground fish bone into the soil. We developed a menu of choices for residents to replace their landscapes that were destroyed in the process and providing a green cover to lock in the neutralized lead.  The features illustrate regenerative and sustainable practices and support unique cultural practices to this historical African American neighborhood.

 

See resources for a DIY home-owners guide to remediating lead