The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) invites you to save the date for the Great Lakes Microplastics Summit on October 22, 2025. This virtual one-day event will bring together researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the region to network, share insights, and explore the latest findings regarding microplastics in both surface water and drinking water.
The summit will feature expert presentations on five key themes:
• Fate and transport
• Sampling techniques
• Analytical methods
• Ecological and human health impacts
• Interactions with other contaminants
Whether you're from a university, government agency, nonprofit, or simply interested in microplastics in the Great Lakes, this summit offers a valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate.
Mark your calendars and join us in advancing the conversation on microplastics in the Great Lakes region.
Registration details and agenda coming soon, see https://egle.idloom.events/2025-Microplastics-Summit.