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Maryland Pesticide Education Network (MPEN) is a state organization based in Baltimore, MD, dedicated to reducing the harm caused by pesticides and promoting safer alternatives. They advocate for the adoption of pest and land management practices that prioritize the well-being of people, pollinators, and the environment, while also addressing the impacts of pesticide exposure on public health. MPEN collaborates with various stakeholders, including government agencies and organizations, to promote protective policies and laws, educate the public and professionals about the hazards of pesticide use, and work towards a paradigm shift towards pesticide-free organic practices.

MPEN has been instrumental in the passage of groundbreaking laws in Maryland, such as the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools laws, which ensure that pesticides are used as a last resort in and around public schools. They have also played a key role in the implementation of pollinator protection laws and the recent ban on the brain-harming pesticide chlorpyrifos, making Maryland the only state in the U.S. to have such a ban. Through their work, MPEN aims to protect the health of all life and promote a sustainable and pesticide-free future.

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