Image THE HARM REDUCTION COALITION OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY GIVES AWAY FREE SYRINGES. THE PROGRAM’S GOAL IS TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF BLOODBORNE ILLNESSES, BUT CRITICS SAY CONTAMINATED NEEDLES END UP IN PARKS AND CREEKS./RACHEL BLUTH/KAISER HEALTH NEWS Needle Exchanges Targeted By Eco-Rooted Lawsuits, But California Aims To Stop That A new law is intended to stop syringe exchange opponents from using environmental regulations to sue over needle waste. Oct 7, 2021 Subscribe to lawsuits