Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative: Educator Workshop
Under the leadership of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI), the mayors of the Mississippi River in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme, National Geographic Society and the University of Georgia have launched an initiative to combat plastic pollution along one of the world’s greatest waterways. Learn more about the initiative at unep.org/mississippi.
Other resources mentioned in this workshop:
Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Factsheet: https://www.unep.org/resources/factsh...
Education Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X...
Field Guide: https://debristracker.org/mississippi
Social Media Toolkit: https://trello.com/b/GwrbfuL8/mississ...
You may decide to clean up litter during this data collection exercise. If you feel it is safe, pick up and recycle or dispose of the items properly. Please be mindful of potential risks associated with this activity, which may include, but are not limited to: hazardous and heavy materials, flood-related hazards, wild or stray animals, insects or poisonous plants, and risks associated with COVID-19. Training is provided to citizen groups so that data collection is clear and easy, as well as protocols to ensure that data collection is safe, including use of face masks and social distancing. (For more information, refer to the Citizen Science Field Guide.)