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The Pike County Conservation District is inviting citizen scientists in the county to participate in a study of microplastics in streams.
Are you curious if your local stream might contain plastic fragments or microplastics?
Click Here to submit your stream to be considered a study site.
The number of study sites is limited and the deadline to submit sites is December 20.
Site sampling will begin in early 2025 and the District anticipates holding a public presentation on the results in March.
This project is supported by funding from the DEP Environmental Education Grant Program. [Application deadline Nov. 15]
Visit Pike Conservation District’s Microplastics Study webpage for more information.
Questions should be directed to Rachael Marques at rmarques@pikepa.org or call 570-226-8220.
Visit the Pike County Conservation District website for more information on conserving Pike County natural resources. Click Here to listen to the latest District podcasts.
Upcoming Events In Pike County
-- October 21: Route 402 Cleanup
-- October 23: Science On Tap - Glow Up With Household Solar!
-- November 1: Annual Conservation District Dinner
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[Posted: October 1, 2024]
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