Santana: Herbicide Use Near Doheny Beach Triggers State Probe

Santana: Herbicide Use Near Doheny Beach Triggers State Probe

A key state environmental oversight agency has launched an investigation into herbicide spraying by OC Public Works along South County’s San Juan Creek, which flows into Doheny State Beach.   Herbicides – primarily used to control vegetation – are a subset of pesticides, which in many cases pose health risks.  California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed a probe into OC Public Works, saying that the agency “is currently conducting an i…