SUPERDRIVE FOR SUPERFUND

This picture was taken at the 1986 kick-off event for the “National Superdrive for Superfund” in Glen Avon. The Superdrive was organized by National Campaign Against Toxic Hazards, a coalition of community groups from across the nation. This coalition drove across the United States in four pick-up trucks collecting water and soil samples, petitions, letters, and children’s pictures. Started in Glen Avon and continuing through southern California, the drive stopped at sites in Fullerton (McColl) and Torrance (Montrose), before touring Superfund sites throughout the nation. At each site a press conference was held, generating publicity and interest concerning Superfund. The information gathered was delivered to Congress at the end of the tour in Washington DC, resulting in a strong Superfund Bill.