Massachusetts Critically Endangered Resources To Preserve

Like many other states across the nation, Massachusetts has its share of problems when it comes to finding ways to protect its critically endangered resources. This state has had a particularly difficult time when it comes to protecting its water ways. Many of the small towns that make up the state of Massachusetts were at one time or other manufacturing communities. Unfortunately with manufacturing comes the risk of contamination caused by the chemicals that most of these businesses used in their production. One of the more recent cases involves the town of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The chemicals that were detected were called PCB’s a known carcinogen. The company responsible was fined heavily by the EPA and forced to undertake a massive cleanup of contaminated water ways like the Housatonic River as well as many residential neighborhoods where PCB’s were known to have been buried. The long term effects of this type of contamination is yet to be told, what is known is that where these deadly chemicals are native wildlife and local plant life struggles to thrive. Disease, defect and destruction of the habitats cause damage that can take years to repair. By holding businesses accountable for their actions can greatly help to protect Massachusetts critically endangered resources and provide years of clean living for people, plants and animals alike.