Downwinders at Risk
@downwindersatrisk.bsky.social
Cleaner air and better democracy through grassroots communities organizing. Based in North Texas. downwindersatrisk.org
We wanted to give a preview of our goals and why we need your support during this #NorthTexasGivingDay.
We know there are many causes worthy of your support and we never take your contributions for granted. Reach out if you have questions about our giving campaign or programs
We know there are many causes worthy of your support and we never take your contributions for granted. Reach out if you have questions about our giving campaign or programs
August 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We wanted to give a preview of our goals and why we need your support during this #NorthTexasGivingDay.
We know there are many causes worthy of your support and we never take your contributions for granted. Reach out if you have questions about our giving campaign or programs
We know there are many causes worthy of your support and we never take your contributions for granted. Reach out if you have questions about our giving campaign or programs
“I can say confidently that I am prepared to start the five-signature memo process so that we can at least start with an appraisal of TAMKO in Joppa,” Bazaldua said, “which is the very first step for us to be able to revisit the non-conforming use of that property.”
August 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
“I can say confidently that I am prepared to start the five-signature memo process so that we can at least start with an appraisal of TAMKO in Joppa,” Bazaldua said, “which is the very first step for us to be able to revisit the non-conforming use of that property.”
Our goal of the Toxic Twins Campaign: Fund the Fund is the amortization of GAF and TAMKO, two asphalt shingle manufacturing plants located in the West Dallas and Joppa neighborhoods. These facilities are identified as major polluters in communities experiencing significant environmental harm.
July 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Our goal of the Toxic Twins Campaign: Fund the Fund is the amortization of GAF and TAMKO, two asphalt shingle manufacturing plants located in the West Dallas and Joppa neighborhoods. These facilities are identified as major polluters in communities experiencing significant environmental harm.
Thank you for showing up at Tapped In. Great community and good trouble go together at Downwinders at Risk.
We ended the evening with a call for people power and volunteers to sustain the DFW environmental justice movement. As a small team, we need you!
RSVP: downwindersonboarding.eventbrite.com
We ended the evening with a call for people power and volunteers to sustain the DFW environmental justice movement. As a small team, we need you!
RSVP: downwindersonboarding.eventbrite.com
June 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Thank you for showing up at Tapped In. Great community and good trouble go together at Downwinders at Risk.
We ended the evening with a call for people power and volunteers to sustain the DFW environmental justice movement. As a small team, we need you!
RSVP: downwindersonboarding.eventbrite.com
We ended the evening with a call for people power and volunteers to sustain the DFW environmental justice movement. As a small team, we need you!
RSVP: downwindersonboarding.eventbrite.com
Early voting for Dallas City Council runoffs begin today, May 27.
Share this and read where each candidate stands for #environmentaljustice. We reopened the survey from April.
Read full responses here: tinyurl.com/DallasRunoff
Find your vote center visit: dallascountyvotes.org/vote-centers/
Share this and read where each candidate stands for #environmentaljustice. We reopened the survey from April.
Read full responses here: tinyurl.com/DallasRunoff
Find your vote center visit: dallascountyvotes.org/vote-centers/
May 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Early voting for Dallas City Council runoffs begin today, May 27.
Share this and read where each candidate stands for #environmentaljustice. We reopened the survey from April.
Read full responses here: tinyurl.com/DallasRunoff
Find your vote center visit: dallascountyvotes.org/vote-centers/
Share this and read where each candidate stands for #environmentaljustice. We reopened the survey from April.
Read full responses here: tinyurl.com/DallasRunoff
Find your vote center visit: dallascountyvotes.org/vote-centers/
Some Dallas history: in 2011-2013, DAR helped write one of TX's strictest gas drilling ordinances that the City passed. Search "Dallas Gas Drilling" and you'll find numerous news articles about it! This protected homes, churches, and other community areas from being next to gas drilling.
May 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Some Dallas history: in 2011-2013, DAR helped write one of TX's strictest gas drilling ordinances that the City passed. Search "Dallas Gas Drilling" and you'll find numerous news articles about it! This protected homes, churches, and other community areas from being next to gas drilling.
Join us for an evening of community & learning ways to be part of a grassroots movement working towards a more environmentally just city.
RSVP: tappedin.eventbrite.com
For each drink purchased, C&G donates $1, and for each meal, Taco Bravo donates $1 to Downwinders. Drink up!
RSVP: tappedin.eventbrite.com
For each drink purchased, C&G donates $1, and for each meal, Taco Bravo donates $1 to Downwinders. Drink up!
May 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Join us for an evening of community & learning ways to be part of a grassroots movement working towards a more environmentally just city.
RSVP: tappedin.eventbrite.com
For each drink purchased, C&G donates $1, and for each meal, Taco Bravo donates $1 to Downwinders. Drink up!
RSVP: tappedin.eventbrite.com
For each drink purchased, C&G donates $1, and for each meal, Taco Bravo donates $1 to Downwinders. Drink up!
Caleb, Marsha Jackson with Southern Sector Rising & Mr. Davis with Justice for Joppa were invited speakers on the UCC National Earth Summit event in April. They addressed congregants nationwide about environmental racism and how we are fighting back in North Texas.
www.ucc.org/2025-ucc-ear...
www.ucc.org/2025-ucc-ear...
May 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Caleb, Marsha Jackson with Southern Sector Rising & Mr. Davis with Justice for Joppa were invited speakers on the UCC National Earth Summit event in April. They addressed congregants nationwide about environmental racism and how we are fighting back in North Texas.
www.ucc.org/2025-ucc-ear...
www.ucc.org/2025-ucc-ear...
On Earth Day 2025, Downwinders at Risk was featured on CBS Evening News regarding the impacts of the freeze on federal funding. Our grant to expand a community-led air monitoring network is now in abeyance. For the full CBS clip, visit: tinyurl.com/CBSearth
#environmentaljustice #civilright #dallas
#environmentaljustice #civilright #dallas
April 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
On Earth Day 2025, Downwinders at Risk was featured on CBS Evening News regarding the impacts of the freeze on federal funding. Our grant to expand a community-led air monitoring network is now in abeyance. For the full CBS clip, visit: tinyurl.com/CBSearth
#environmentaljustice #civilright #dallas
#environmentaljustice #civilright #dallas
We are celebrating #EarthDay2025 by sharing our analysis of Dallas City Council Candidates’ positions on Environmental Justice! If a candidate is not shown, they did not answer the survey.
Full responses here: mailchi.mp/708d1fe77da3...
Full responses here: mailchi.mp/708d1fe77da3...
April 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM
We are celebrating #EarthDay2025 by sharing our analysis of Dallas City Council Candidates’ positions on Environmental Justice! If a candidate is not shown, they did not answer the survey.
Full responses here: mailchi.mp/708d1fe77da3...
Full responses here: mailchi.mp/708d1fe77da3...
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This month, as Earth Day celebrations unfold around the country, we remember the importance of community-based organizations providing critical services to us all. Thank you for working towards a world where we can all breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live on clean land.
#EarthDay
#EarthDay
April 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This month, as Earth Day celebrations unfold around the country, we remember the importance of community-based organizations providing critical services to us all. Thank you for working towards a world where we can all breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live on clean land.
#EarthDay
#EarthDay
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Now open: Register for CELP 2025! 🌱
Texas grassroots leaders — join this powerful program on climate justice, advocacy, pollution, and storytelling.
Limited spots! 🔗 ow.ly/v7hO50VBHgP
#CELP2025 #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #EJLeadership
Texas grassroots leaders — join this powerful program on climate justice, advocacy, pollution, and storytelling.
Limited spots! 🔗 ow.ly/v7hO50VBHgP
#CELP2025 #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #EJLeadership
April 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Now open: Register for CELP 2025! 🌱
Texas grassroots leaders — join this powerful program on climate justice, advocacy, pollution, and storytelling.
Limited spots! 🔗 ow.ly/v7hO50VBHgP
#CELP2025 #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #EJLeadership
Texas grassroots leaders — join this powerful program on climate justice, advocacy, pollution, and storytelling.
Limited spots! 🔗 ow.ly/v7hO50VBHgP
#CELP2025 #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #EJLeadership
Repost from Singleton United/ Unidos
West Dallas deserves clean air. GAF continues to pollute our neighborhood-hurting kids, families, and elders alike. It's time for the City of Dallas to step up and SHUT IT DOWN.
www.change.org/p/gafs-gotta...
West Dallas deserves clean air. GAF continues to pollute our neighborhood-hurting kids, families, and elders alike. It's time for the City of Dallas to step up and SHUT IT DOWN.
www.change.org/p/gafs-gotta...
April 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Repost from Singleton United/ Unidos
West Dallas deserves clean air. GAF continues to pollute our neighborhood-hurting kids, families, and elders alike. It's time for the City of Dallas to step up and SHUT IT DOWN.
www.change.org/p/gafs-gotta...
West Dallas deserves clean air. GAF continues to pollute our neighborhood-hurting kids, families, and elders alike. It's time for the City of Dallas to step up and SHUT IT DOWN.
www.change.org/p/gafs-gotta...
Come say hi- sharing about how EJ is a civil right. We’re tabling at Oak Cliff Earth Day in Lake Cliff Park!
April 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Come say hi- sharing about how EJ is a civil right. We’re tabling at Oak Cliff Earth Day in Lake Cliff Park!
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Latest sample results from #Houston Fifth Ward soil released
Latest sample results from Fifth Ward soil released
In the latest round of soil sampling in Fifth Ward, test results show no immediate health risks to human health, according to a Union Pacific release.
www.click2houston.com
April 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Latest sample results from #Houston Fifth Ward soil released
Calling all nature lovers! As our communities face a changing environment and a changing metroplex, it is important that we study and document the environment in our backyards. Come learn about plants, animals, and historical perspectives from community members.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TarrantNature
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TarrantNature
April 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Calling all nature lovers! As our communities face a changing environment and a changing metroplex, it is important that we study and document the environment in our backyards. Come learn about plants, animals, and historical perspectives from community members.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TarrantNature
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TarrantNature
In collaboration with Justice for Joppa, we are hosting a Block Party & Clean up on April 12 from 11AM-3PM. PPE will be provided!
Last time, J4J hauled out nearly 300lbs of trash. Join us at Christian Missionary Baptist Church for the monthly clean up!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/joppacleanup
Last time, J4J hauled out nearly 300lbs of trash. Join us at Christian Missionary Baptist Church for the monthly clean up!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/joppacleanup
April 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
In collaboration with Justice for Joppa, we are hosting a Block Party & Clean up on April 12 from 11AM-3PM. PPE will be provided!
Last time, J4J hauled out nearly 300lbs of trash. Join us at Christian Missionary Baptist Church for the monthly clean up!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/joppacleanup
Last time, J4J hauled out nearly 300lbs of trash. Join us at Christian Missionary Baptist Church for the monthly clean up!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/joppacleanup
Tomorrow is April- meaning Earth Day is just around the corner! See all the events we have planned for education & outreach this Spring.
Detailed flyers for each event will be posted this week.
Detailed flyers for each event will be posted this week.
March 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Tomorrow is April- meaning Earth Day is just around the corner! See all the events we have planned for education & outreach this Spring.
Detailed flyers for each event will be posted this week.
Detailed flyers for each event will be posted this week.
Today is the day!! Grab a spot and join us to kick off Dallas Earth Day Action.
www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-mont...
www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-mont...
March 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Today is the day!! Grab a spot and join us to kick off Dallas Earth Day Action.
www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-mont...
www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-mont...
Join us THIS Thursday, March 27 5:30PM at Spacy Cinema in Tyler Station to kickoff Earth Day 2025. We will revisit the Shingle Mountain fight in the BET Soledad O'Brien special, connect with other advocates and plug into fights in DFW. Register on Eventbrite to reserve a seat: tinyurl.com/236xnkfe
March 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Join us THIS Thursday, March 27 5:30PM at Spacy Cinema in Tyler Station to kickoff Earth Day 2025. We will revisit the Shingle Mountain fight in the BET Soledad O'Brien special, connect with other advocates and plug into fights in DFW. Register on Eventbrite to reserve a seat: tinyurl.com/236xnkfe
"When a reporter asked Warren about Johnson downplaying the impact of federal programs on housing affordability, she pointed to the HUD funding Dallas has received. “He still wants the money,” Warren said. “He sure hasn’t turned down a single nickel of it.”
Dallas mayor tells Congress the private sector, not government, is key to affordable homes
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson testified on Capitol Hill, saying the federal government needs to make homebuilding easier to address housing affordability.
www.dallasnews.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"When a reporter asked Warren about Johnson downplaying the impact of federal programs on housing affordability, she pointed to the HUD funding Dallas has received. “He still wants the money,” Warren said. “He sure hasn’t turned down a single nickel of it.”
Join us for a Neighborhood Meeting this Thursday, March 13 at 6PM! 🏡 Let’s come together to share ideas, discuss updates, and build a stronger, more connected community. Your voice matters – be part of the conversation! 💬
#CommunityFirst #NeighborhoodMeetup #Dallas #EnvironmentalJustice
#CommunityFirst #NeighborhoodMeetup #Dallas #EnvironmentalJustice
March 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Join us for a Neighborhood Meeting this Thursday, March 13 at 6PM! 🏡 Let’s come together to share ideas, discuss updates, and build a stronger, more connected community. Your voice matters – be part of the conversation! 💬
#CommunityFirst #NeighborhoodMeetup #Dallas #EnvironmentalJustice
#CommunityFirst #NeighborhoodMeetup #Dallas #EnvironmentalJustice
Check out this StoryMap created by @weact4ej.bsky.social in Feb to highlight the historical interconnections of #Blackhistory and #environmental justice. It covers key organizing & political events in the US.
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1a11...
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1a11...
March 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Check out this StoryMap created by @weact4ej.bsky.social in Feb to highlight the historical interconnections of #Blackhistory and #environmental justice. It covers key organizing & political events in the US.
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1a11...
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1a11...
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It finally happened, The legislation that Plano has been threatening they would be pursuing has finally been filed.
dallasareatransitalliance.org/posts/HB-318...
dallasareatransitalliance.org/posts/HB-318...
HB3187 Bill Analysis | Patric Morgan | Dallas Area Transit Alliance
It finally happened, The legislation that Plano has been threatening they would be pursuing has finally been filed.
dallasareatransitalliance.org
February 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
It finally happened, The legislation that Plano has been threatening they would be pursuing has finally been filed.
dallasareatransitalliance.org/posts/HB-318...
dallasareatransitalliance.org/posts/HB-318...
🧵Some Dallas #EnvironmentalJustice lore
Lane Plating Works was an electroplating facility that did ✨chromium and cadmium✨ plating for 90 years near Arden Terrance before it closed in 2015 due to violations and bankruptcy.
www.dallasnews.com/news/environ...
By María Ramos Pacheco
Lane Plating Works was an electroplating facility that did ✨chromium and cadmium✨ plating for 90 years near Arden Terrance before it closed in 2015 due to violations and bankruptcy.
www.dallasnews.com/news/environ...
By María Ramos Pacheco
Southern Dallas residents worried for their health as EPA unveils plan for Superfund site
EPA officials are seeking comments from the community on the proposed plan to remediate the Lane Plating Superfund site in southern Dallas.
www.dallasnews.com
February 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🧵Some Dallas #EnvironmentalJustice lore
Lane Plating Works was an electroplating facility that did ✨chromium and cadmium✨ plating for 90 years near Arden Terrance before it closed in 2015 due to violations and bankruptcy.
www.dallasnews.com/news/environ...
By María Ramos Pacheco
Lane Plating Works was an electroplating facility that did ✨chromium and cadmium✨ plating for 90 years near Arden Terrance before it closed in 2015 due to violations and bankruptcy.
www.dallasnews.com/news/environ...
By María Ramos Pacheco