Great Lakes tributary rivers play important role in bringing PFAS to the drinking water source of millions
Sea Grant-funded research shows that large rivers can be an important source of PFAS to lakes, even if their PFAS concentrations are low.
Tag: PFAS
Great Lakes stewardship continues with new projects worth $2.8 million over two years
Twelve new research projects will build Great Lakes understanding, leading to science-based management and policy decisions.
Investigating the fate of PFAS in Green Bay and Lake Michigan
Christina Remucal is investigating the fate of PFAS in Green Bay and Lake Michigan sediments and water for two years through a Wisconsin Sea Grant project. She also used her expertise to help craft the recent PFAS Action Plan for the state.
EPA Fellow’s world travels lead to Duluth
Prarthana Shankar is the latest EPA Fellow. She’s working to understand the risks that per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances pose to freshwater fish and ecosystems.
Sea Grant hires new emerging contaminants staff scientist
To address contaminants of emerging concern that pose threats to Great Lakes ecosystems and public health in Wisconsin, Sea Grant created an emerging contaminants scientist position. After a nationwide search, Gavin Dehnert was hired.
Free, online symposium on hot water topics: PFAS, climate change and COVID/water
The free symposium will take place May 7.