Bruce Bomier, MPH, Board Chair, Environmental Resource Council

The updated 14th edition of Cannabis and the Responsible Parent is now available for free download.

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A history of adult legalization, Out of the Shadows and a summary of risk, Cannabis and Health may also be freely downloaded.

New edition
Cannabis and the Responsible Parent supports the best asset young people have — caring parents — by describing cannabis and risks and effectively communicating those risks. Now, as legalization of both therapeutic and recreational use for adults becomes a reality, the situation changes… but not the fundamental protective relationship between parents and their children.

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Out of the Shadows profiles the criminal to legal transition of cannabis control. It briefly describes the health aspects of cannabis, its regulatory history, the challenges, and advantages of local government cannabis control.

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Cannabis and Health lists the issues of risk, and also describes issues that are considered to be of risk, but aren't. The document helps to understand the dynamics of cannabis and health.

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Additional Topics from ERC

The Post-Covid-19 School

The learning curve for the well–managed, post–pandemic school represents the difference between success and failure. The single certainty is that there will continue to be new generations of diseases confronting the operational school.

ERC has made available several papers focussing on topics like Post-Covid-19 School, The Immune System and Schools Addressing Future Pandemics and Benchmarking Relative Risk.

See 60 MInutes clip on air exchange (1 min. 56 seconds)

See our Post-Covid-19 School Resources

Internet Risk Value and Youth

It’s necessary to understand and respond to Internet dimensions of opportunity and harm as they relate to young people.

Young people are skillful in mastering the technical mechanisms of cyberspace, but understandably oblivious to the often-exploitive ways of the world. Many innocently wander into tragic territory.

Read more about Youth and the Internet or order our book Governing the Internet.

See our Internet Risk Value and Youth Resources

Additional Topics from ERC

Talking Walls poster series

Our Talking Walls posters focus on a variety of public health topics. Free to download, personalize to your school, and print.

Click on the topic of interest displayed below for access to a series of materials.

Social Interactions
Covid and Schools
Teen Health and Safety
Prom Night
Motorcycle Safety
Tobacco
Gambling Problems
Gun Safety
The Faith Community and Substance Abuse

Current Issues and Papers for Download

Renaissance of the American School Building

A history of failures and successes in efforts to provide healthy physical school environments.

We published the first version of the Renaissance of the American School Building over a decade ago, then updated it just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and the obvious focus on reforming unhealthy school environments.

Intro Video

Pesticides and Best Practices for Property Management

A 16-minute video program narrated by Bruce Bomier and supportive written material for those working with pesticides, especially around children.

Video & Summary

School Districts and Solutions to Water Challenges

Educating students wisely about water in the 21st Century is vital and should include modeling quality water ecology for school property.
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The following books are the property of ERC. All revenues are committed toward supporting our mission. The books are authored by Bruce Bomier.

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Cannabis and the Responsible Parent supports the best asset young people have — caring parents — by describing cannabis and risks and effectively communicating those risks. Now, as legalization of both therapeutic and recreational use for adults becomes a reality, the situation changes… but not the fundamental protective relationship between parents and their children. Read the book today.

Public radio humanities commentator and author of private foundation and government sponsored policy publications, Bomier delves into our emerging internet/cyberspace existence. From perspectives of prehistory, history, science, and our guiding beliefs he demonstrates that we desperately require humane, and pragmatic internet/cyberspace controls. Order the book today.

FICTION - Deep in a Central American jungle lies a strange valley, feared for centuries by the native Mayans. The unearthly valley holds a profound and ancient secret. A secret that will stun the world. The Irish brothers, Thomas a scientist and William an explorer, set out on a perilous expedition with a fellowship of Mayan friends and Mexican soldiers. Order the book today.