The Environmental Health Research Group leads toxic cleanup campaigns across New York, including the Coldbrook Creek cleanup campaign in Elmira and, with the Big Flats Defenders, the 83 Hammond Street fertilizer factory cleanup campaign in Big Flats.
Environmental Health Research Group Coldbrook Creek Cleanup Campaign in Elmira, NY
EHRG/Big Flats Defenders: 83 Hammond Street Fertilizer Factory Cleanup Campaign
Press Coverage & Documents
Farmers concerned about spread of Southport industrial pollution. DEC responds
Reports show cancer causing chemicals underneath Southport homes
southport residents push for state action on toxins
Toxic legacy: Southport neighborhood residents worry about pollution from industrial site
Southport resident: Reported contamination still not cleaned up after nine years
Concerns Over Coldbrook Creek Contamination
Toxic chemicals found in Chemung Creek and school area
‘It Would Burn My Eyes’: Big Flats Resident Recounts Living Near Fertilizer Plant
Big Flats Defenders: 83 Hammond Street Fertilizer Factory Cleanup Campaign
- 4/30/25 Statement of Marge Barber, Town of Big Flats resident, regarding pollution concerns at the former fertilizer factory on Hammond Street in Big Flats, NY
- 4/29/25 Coalition Letter requesting that Governor Hochul investigate new photographic evidence of dumping activities at the Hammond Street fertilizer plant, Big Flats, NY
- 4/25 Photo documentation of reported “over-the-bank” and “lagoon” disposal activities at a former fertilizer site in Big Flats, NY
- 6/25/25 Big Flats Defenders thank you to EHRG
- Big Flats Defenders / Toxics Targeting 83 Hammond Street Fertilizer Factory Cleanup Campaign