6/27/2025 Update: After several months of not using toxic herbicides at Aliso Viejo's parks, AVCA is now reverting back to old ways. Per the July 2025 spray schedule posted by AVCA, their landscaper O'Connell will be applying 3 different toxic herbicides at 9 parks.
These parks include:
- Canyon View Park
- Grand Park
- Acorn Park
- Westridge Park
- Foxborough Park
- Aliso Canyon Community Park (ACCP)
- Woodfield Park
- Springdale Park
- Oak Park
One of the three herbicides that will be used is Specticle G. This will be applied to Canyon View Park for 5 continuous days between July 21 - 25. TFOC and the community are deeply disappointed that after over a year of refraining from applying herbicides at Canyon View Park that AVCA has reverted to using toxic chemicals again. The safety data sheet (SDS) for Specticle G indicates that it's carcinogenic and is labeled with the highest level signal word: Danger. The SDS for Envoy Plus and Triclopyr have also been posted. We suggest avoiding these parks to reduce exposure to these toxic chemicals, especially for children and pets who are at higher risk for harm.
Let AVCA know you oppose using toxic chemicals for weed control by: 1. Emailing their manager Josh Hodosh at JHodosh@avca.net
2. Attending the next AVCA meeting on July 14 at 7pm.
130 Vantis Dr., Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Toxic-Free OC is thrilled to be recognized by the OC Board of Supervisors for our efforts in reducing toxic pesticides in the City of Aliso Viejo with AVCA. Below is a summary from OC Supervisor Katrina Foley's newsletter.
"The Board declared this week as “National Public Health Week.” In the Fabulous Fifth, we've prioritized public health by eliminating toxic pesticides. Irvine became the first city in Orange County to go non-toxic in 2016, followed by San Juan Capistrano. As Mayor, I declared Costa Mesa toxic-free in 2019, protecting residents with a weed abatement and pest management plan that prohibits toxic pesticides. Following suit, Fabulous Fifth communities of San Clemente, Laguna Hills, Rancho Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, and Aliso Viejo also adopted this organics model. The Aliso Viejo Community Association’s recent efforts de-toxified Canyon View Park in Aliso Viejo, so residents of all ages can safely enjoy playing on the grass. Orange County remains a world-class destination to work, live, and visit because we prioritize public health."
KTLA just featured a news story on how AVCA’s chronic use of toxic herbicides in the city has made several residents sick. Watch the video here.
The OC Register just published an investigative story delving into the details of this public health crisis. Read the full story below.