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A USF researcher reveals shocking data on microplastics in Tampa Bay, with hurricane conditions causing a staggering peak of 95,000 particles per square meter per day!

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USF student: hurricanes and humidity send microplastics from sky to Tampa Bay; hotspot found near EPC air-monitoring site
A University of South Florida researcher told the commission that atmospheric deposition may be an important source of microplastics to Tampa Bay, reporting an average deposition near one monitoring site of ~50,000 microplastics/m^2/day and a hurricane-related peak of about 95,000/m^2/day; she recommended standardized monitoring and a working group.
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April 17, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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A passionate resident is urging Waukee City Council to ditch plastic sod backing for biodegradable alternatives that could protect our water sources and lead the way in sustainability.

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Resident advocates for biodegradable alternatives to plastic sod backing in local parks
Local resident seeks agenda slot to propose biodegradable products for sod installation.
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April 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Austin officials are battling the rising threats of invasive species and microplastics to protect the health of local water bodies and ecosystems.

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Austin developers discuss water quality management and invasive species challenges
Austin officials examine reservoir health, invasive hydrilla control, and microplastics impact.
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September 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Residents in Howard County are sounding the alarm over microplastics as a proposed go-kart track raises serious environmental and health concerns near wetlands and water sources.

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Hearing addresses microplastics impact from go-karts near wetlands
Experts discuss microplastics risks associated with electric vehicle go-kart track near residential area.
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July 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Conservation groups are raising alarms about the potential dangers of artificial turf, urging the Pinelands Commission to consult experts before making a decision that could impact the fragile Kirkwood-Cohansey aquifer.

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Conservation groups urge Pinelands Commission to hear turf experts, warn of microplastics risks
Speakers representing the Pinelands Alliance and NJ Sierra Club urged the commission to convene field managers and turf scientists before approving artificial turf in the Pinelands, citing the Kirkwood‑Cohansey aquifer’s vulnerability and the persistence and mobility of microplastics in soils and waterways.
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March 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM