Project Code: EPA-USA-5
| Project Title | Do you know what microplastics and TMDLs are? You aren’t the only one. |
|---|---|
| Project Summary | Improve EPA messaging about the impacts of microplastics on water quality and help draft Plain Language communication about Total Maximum Daily Loads. |
| Country | United States |
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| DoS Office | N/A |
| Post | N/A |
| Section | N/A |
| Number of Interns | 3 |
EPA is working hard to reduce the volume of trash entering US waters through the Trash Free Waters Program. Plastic trash is a big concern to their negative effects to the environment, wildlife and human health. As we begin to further understand these impacts, virtual interns will assist EPA staff in compiling resources around the topic of microplastics and help identify what is already known about the topic in the US. In addition to working on microplastics, the interns will also assist the Total Maximum Daily Load team. TMDLs are a path and plan to improving water quality but they are often difficult to message on. The interns will learn about the program and assist their mentors in developing plain language around our actions.
| Skill(s) |
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| Analytical writing |
| Data visualization |
| Research |
| Writing |
Join us in cleaning up US waters!