August 18, 2026
Microplastic Accumulation in Rural New England Lakes
Jim Killarney (Colby-Sawyer College)
Chemical pollution in water, including microplastics, represent a risk to human and wildlife health. This talk will focus on work done to assess microplastic (MP) pollution in New England lakes, including Newfound. Dr. Killarney and other researchers tracked the accumulation of MPs in lake sediment cores over time and correlated this to concentrations in fish tissue.
Held on Tuesdays, 7:00–8:15 pm
Join us for our Newfound Nature Series (the new name for our beloved Red Barn Speaker Series) on Tuesday evenings. The series is now held at Grey Rocks and co-hosted by the Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA). Registration is not necessary – just come and join us for an evening’s entertainment!