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STATE OF THE ESTUARY: Microplastics Everywhere: Understanding Microplastics in the Bay and Recommended Actions

Maven
January 16, 2020
272
Microplastics are ubiquitous and persistent pollutants in the ocean, and a pervasive and preventable threat to the health of marine ecosystems. Microplastics, defined as particles less than 5 mm, come in a wide... Read More...

STATE OF THE ESTUARY: CA’s Safer Consumer Products Program: Overview and efforts to protect aquatic health

Maven
December 12, 2019
228
In 2013, the Department of Toxic Substances Control’s Safer Consumer Products regulations outlined a framework for the Department to regulate product-chemical combinations that require manufacturers to evaluate... Read More...

STATE OF THE ESTUARY: An overview of Department of Pesticide Regulation’s Surface Water Protection Program

Maven
November 21, 2019
347
Department of Pesticide Regulation staff sample an urban waterway for pesticides. Dr. Jennifer Teerlink discusses pesticide regulation, monitoring, assessments, and outreach efforts The mission of the Califo... Read More...

PFAS EXPLAINED: The growing crisis of ‘forever chemicals’

Maven
July 24, 2019
2210
PFAS are a group of chemicals that have become ubiquitous in consumer goods - and the environment.  What are they and what can be done about them? PFAS, or poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances have received a l... Read More...

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