South Fontana has seen an explosion of warehouse construction in the last decade due to our reliance on conveniently shipped goods.
of warehouse construction in the last decade—one result of our reliance on conveniently shipped goods.
But with warehouses come diesel trucks that create dangerous air pollution, as well as noise and traffic. And most of these warehouses end up in neighborhoods that are already overburdened by pollution—like South Fontana. Concerned about the health of her own children, and the children in her community, resident Liz Sena decided to take action. She started the South Fontana Concerned Citizens Coalition and partnered with the Sierra Club and other environmental justice advocates to pressure local leaders to stop approving warehouse projects—or at least require developers to lessen the pollution they cause.