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September 30, 2024

Open for Public Participation! – The Study of Microplastics in Pike County Waters

 

A flyer for The study of Microplastics in Pike County Waters with the text "Are you curious if your local stream might contain plastic fragments, or microplastics? Use the form linked below to submit a stream on your property, in your community association, or on a public land to be considered as a study site! Site sampling will begin in early 2025. A public presentation of the results will be held in March 2025. Stay tuned for details on our social media and in our monthly e-newsletter. This project is funded by a 2024 PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Environmental Education grant. The number of sites is limited, and the deadline to submit a site for consideration is December 20, 2024. Contact PCCD Watershed Specialist Rachael Marques at rmarques@pikepa.org or 570-226-8220 with questions. https://bit.ly/pccdmicroplastics.

Have you heard about microplastics?! Are you curious about whether or not your local stream might contain some of these plastic fragments?

We want YOU to help us with this grant-funded study by submitting a stream to be considered as a sample site at the link below.

Learn More and Submit a Stream for Consideration Here!

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