To the nearly 1,200 who stand with us: We are at a turning point. For decades, families in Washoe Valley have lived, played, and grown on land shaped by a history of greed and hidden toxins. We swam in the lake, we ate the fish, and we drank the water—unaware that we were the Children of the Superfund Generation.
The Call to Action: Know Your Truth
I am currently working with medical professionals to document the heavy metals that compound in our bodies over time. These toxins—mercury, arsenic, and lead—do not simply leave; they stay as a silent record of the environment we grew up in.
We are asking you to join this effort:
Consult Your Doctor: Ask for a full heavy metal blood panel.
Document the Evidence: If you grew up here between 1940 and today and have dealt with neurological or nervous system disorders, your blood work may hold the key to justice.
Share Your Journey: If you are willing to share your toxic metal levels with the Stop Sierra Reflections for Good Coalition, please reach out.
Your data is your power. When we combine our stories, we move from being "neighbors with a concern" to a community with scientific proof. We are untouchable when we stand together in the light of the truth.
Justice is a dish best served cold, and it is finally time to set the table.
With love and tenacity,
Jette Porrazzo
Executive Director, SSR4GC