 A clean and safe environment is critical to Arizona's quality of life and the health of all our citizens. Unfortunately, children are especially vulnerable to environmental health hazards because they are more likely to be exposed to harmful chemicals and their developing bodies may not be strong enough to battle the effects of contaminants.
As part of my commitment to protecting Arizona's children, I am pleased to present the Children's Environmental Health Web page. This Web page is designed to inform parents about environmental health risks affecting their children and guide them in preventing harmful exposures.
By protecting the environmental health of children, our most vulnerable citizens, we are improving the quality of life for all of us and getting our children started toward healthy and happy lives.
 One of the most important things we can do to protect our children's future is make sure they grow up in a healthy natural environment. Because children are especially vulnerable to the unhealthy effects of pollution, Governor Janet Napolitano has directed the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to begin the Children's Environmental Health Project to integrate children's health concerns into our state's environmental protection efforts.
In response to this directive, ADEQ is implementing a four-step "C.A.R.E. strategy" to address environmental health risks to Arizona children. Through Coordination, Assessment, Reduction and Education, ADEQ and its many partners are charting a course toward a cleaner, safer, healthier environment for our children.
| Coordinate the many interests involved with children's environmental health issues. |
| Assess and prioritize the environmental health factors affecting Arizona children. |
| Reduce the number and types of contaminants adversely affecting Arizona's children. |
| Educate citizens about environmental hazards and how to reduce children's exposure. |
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