Microplastics are tiny, but they normally don't start out that way. Plastic litter in the environment -- bottles, snack wrappers, personal care items -- break down into smaller and smaller pieces and make their way to nearby waterways through storm drains. As snow melts, plastic trash hidden through the winter becomes a concern.

Help us break the cycle by joining the LSA Sustainability and Planet Blue Ambassador teams for a cleanup focused on storm drains and streets near campus. Waste will be catalogued as part of a larger microplastic tracking initiative, with some plastics being set aside for a community art piece in the fall of 2026.

RSVP information is coming soon. Join for all or part of this time period.

If you can't make it this day, consider taking a team or class out on another day this spring, or volunteer to clear debris from storm drains near your home.