Our Story
A mom will go to the ends of the Earth to protect her child—no matter who, or what, is in the way. That is how Mission503 began.
Approaching the launch of my new business in 2016, everything changed when, yet again, sludge was dumped near our home. This was not my plan.
We pursued facts to understand our illnesses, not knowing a mission would unfold. Each new discovery was so unbelievable—and counter to the claims of the 503 Rule—we were compelled to continue pursuing more facts to verify the previous. Our top five learnings were these:
1
We weren't the only family getting sick.
2
Sewage sludge is hazardous waste.
3
The 503 Rule is deceiving farmers.
4
The 503 Rule is harming our nation.
5
This is a problem worth solving.
Revealing research that shows a U.S. federal rule is harming our people and our nation is uncomfortable. Revealing who we are is not. We believe in right and wrong, helping our neighbor, doing the right thing, fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves, and focusing on what unites us.
Although our mission began for family, our family grew to include the harmed who do not know us, the farmers who are misled, and our nation that is trusting an untrustworthy rule.
There are no words for the journey, thus far. And we are committed to the mission that lies ahead. Our faith remains in Our Sovereign God who is greater than this mountain.
#SewageMom,
Paula B. Yockel
