From the Defenders of McHenry County:
Keeping Children Safe from Toxic Pavement Sealants
A BMP* Talk & Tour of 2025 will be held on October 24th from 1-3 pm at the Crystal Lake School District 47 CORE Building, 300 Commerce Dr, Crystal Lake.
Presenting will be Cook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor, author of 2024 legislation banning coal tar and high PAH sealants in Cook County, and David Schuh, Director of Operations at Crystal Lake School District 47.
District 47 has not used coal tar sealants for a number of years since concerns about impacts on children and the environment were brought to their attention.
Illinois Department of Public Health will also give an overview of the Illinois Coal Tar Sealant Disclosure Act that requires public schools and licensed day care facilities notify all employees and parents prior to any application of a coal tar-based sealant or high-PAH sealant product.
Learn more: Defenders’ Non Toxic Sealant Factsheet and IDPH Coal Tar Sealant Guidance Webpage
*BMP stands for Best Management Practice: a state-of-the art installation or process implemented to protect and maintain the integrity of nature resources and promote conservation of land, water and energy. Visit tinyurl.com/FridayBMPTours for the 2025 schedule of BMP Talks and Tours and links to videos and slide decks from the 2022-2024 sessions. Sign up to be added to the email list at tinyurl.com/BMPTourSignup
