Housatonic River Initiative

Breast Cancer, PCBs and Dioxin

Resource location: foxriverwatch.com

Abstract: This health section includes summaries of 128 studies on the links between breast cancer and exposure to PCBs or dioxin. At least 24 studies of human populations show a possible link between PCBs and breast cancer. More than 50 additional laboratory studies illustrate in animals or cell cultures how PCBs may cause or promote breast cancer. Also, three studies of humans show a link between dioxin and breast cancer. These last three are important because certain PCBs are dioxin-like and PCBs are frequently contaminated with dioxins.

GE/Housatonic River Site in New England

• GE/Housatonic River Site E.P.A. homepage
• local E.P.A. Meetings and Events
• EPA Housatonic MA Watershed page

real-time stream discharge data

Obtain real-time stream discharge data (updated every 4 hrs.) for the Housatonic River (links open new browser window):

• Pittsfield at Coltsville
• 2 mi. north of Gt. Barrington

Outdoor Recreation Map

This statewide map (map is in a pdf file) shows you all the Wildlife Management Areas, State Parks, State Boat Launches and Wildlife Viewing Sites. Hard copies of the map are available for free at MassWildlife offices, State Parks and at the Public Access Board office.