In this month’s blog post, we share a painting by Diana Almendariz – The Articulated Creek, that draws attention to mercury contamination in the Cache Creek watershed. The painting is accompanied by a conversation with environmental toxicologist Charles Salocks, who engages the issue in greater detail.

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