Let’s Talk Lake Ontario: Searching for What You Can’t See – Chemicals in Lake Ontario

Join us as we talk about chemical contaminants in Lake Ontario. We’ll hear from expert Steve Corsi from the United States Geological Survey who will provide an overview of chemical contaminants in the Great Lakes, as well as Wayne Richter of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation who will explain how we monitor and measure toxic chemicals in Lake Ontario fish. We’ll also hear from Paul Helm from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks who will discuss current research on microplastics in Lake Ontario and Canadian regulations to manage the issue.