EGLE hosts first Great Lakes microplastics summit on October 22

Michigan is beginning to test its rivers and streams for microplastics due to their environmental and health risks, particularly concerning drinking water contamination. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is organizing the first Great Lakes Microplastics Summit on October 22, featuring Eddie Kastelnik, an environmental quality analyst with EGLE, to discuss the state's findings.