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THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER DRAINS TWO-THIRDS OF THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, BRINGING ITS WATER-AND POLLUTION-THROUGH THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS EN ROUTE TO THE GULF OF MEXICO. THE CITIZENS OF NEW ORLEANS ARE ACTIVELY SEEKING WAYS TO UNDERSTAND AND REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF PLASTIC TRAVELING DOWNSTREAM. THIS PROJECT WILL LEVERAGE STUDENT AND EDUCATOR ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE ISSUE OF MARINE MICROPLASTIC POLLUTION. WORKING IN LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT SERVE MAJORITY MINORITY AND LOW-INCOME STUDENTS, PUBLIC LAB AND PARTNERS WILL CREATE AND PILOT A CURRICULUM TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON MICROPLASTICS THROUGH A SERIES OF OUTDOOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND HANDS-ON PROJECTS.

THIS PROJECT WILL USE AN EXISTING NETWORK OF LOCAL VOLUNTEERS AND RESTORATION ORGANIZATIONS TO TRAIN COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND WETLAND RESTORATION ADVOCA

EAGER: COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: SMARTPHONE APP FOR RESIDENTIAL TESTING OF FORMALDEHYDE (SMART-FORM)