Please join us for Water Cooler Talk: Microplastics and Environmental Health as we gather around the virtual water cooler as one collective water resource community. During this talk, we will provide a discussion of the accumulation of microplastics in environmental matrices in a drinking water reservoir and surrounding watershed located in central Pennsylvania.
Microplastics refer to particles that are less than 5 mm in size. Due to the degradation of larger plastic particles, microplastic pollution is a growing and persistent problem. Microplastics have been found virtually everywhere—in water, in soil, in plants, in animals, in the air we breathe. Due to the wide diversity of microplastics, there is increased complexity and uncertainty in determining the level of hazard these pollutants pose to the environment and, by extension, to human health.
About the Series
The Water Cooler Talk series provides a once-a-month event that features invited speakers talking about water resources around the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Topics will range anywhere from climate to groundwater and anything in between. This series provides a chance for all people interested in water resources to gather and discuss current water-related work.
We will also be providing a certificate of attendance for professional development documentation. This will be provided to anyone who attends and is interested in receiving this certificate.
Please note that this does not count as certified credits for continuing education.
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.