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THE FLOW OF... TRASH FREE WATERS
ISSUE 8
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
EPA Is Increasing
Its Research Focus
on Microplastics	1
Post-Hurricane
TFW Efforts in Puerto Rico:
A Long-term Journey	1
Monofilament Fishing Line
Collection and Recycling	2
Annual Trash Summit
Provides Roadmap to
Scaling Up Impact	3
Balloon Release Alternatives
for a Joyful Send-Off!	3
Trash Free Waters Workshop
in Panama	4
EPA Region 10 Awards
Environmental Justice Small
Grants to Local Communities and
Tribes in Alaska and Oregon	4
The Rapids: News Drops	5
HOW'S IT FLOWING?
EPA Is Increasing Its
Research Focus on
Microplastics
The global scientific community
is focusing ever-greater
attention on the ecological
and potential human health
impacts of plastic trash in
water. Most of this research
is addressing exposures and
risks from microplastics in their
many forms - particles, beads,
and fibers.
The Trash Free Waters (TFW)
program has been active on
microplastics research since
its launch in 2013. Activities to
date include sampling and lab
research led by several different
Headquarters and Regional
program offices and labs. TFW
also has supported the research
community by sharing technical
information, analyzing the state
of the science, and convening
experts to discuss data gaps and
needs. Several white papers,
plus our 8-part webinar series
on plastics in the environment,
are available on the EPA Trash
Free Waters website (www.epa.
gov/trash-free-waters).
In the past six months, EPA's
engagement on microplastics
research has increased
significantly. In June 2017,
the TFW team hosted a two-
day Microplastics Expert
Workshop, where world-
renowned researchers from
academia and Federal agencies
identified the top data gaps
and recommended priority
topics for future research. A
report from this workshop
will be publicly available soon.
Among other things, the experts
recommended that EPA and
others develop consistent, high
quality scientific methods to
sample, extract, characterize,
and quantify microplastics in the
environment.
EPA's research and water
programs are now developing
an internal plan for increased
investigative research efforts
on microplastics, based in large
part on the expert workshop
recommendations. This
strategic planning process will
play out over 2018, though
individual projects will be
undertaken earlier in the year.
For more information, contact
TFW's new technical contact,
Dylan Laird (ORISE Participant),
at laird.edward@epa.gov.
—Bob Benson
TFW National Program Lead
Post-Hurricane
TFW Efforts in
Puerto Rico: A
Long-term Journey
In the aftermath of hurricanes
Irma and Maria, Puerto
Rico (PR) recognizes that its
commitment to support trash
prevention and reduction
initiatives is stronger than
ever. After hurricane Maria
hit on September 20, 2017,
the San Juan Bay Estuary
Program (SJBEP), a key EPA TFW
partner, redoubled its efforts
to reestablish the ecosystem
health and services of its
study area. The Program has
been working with its partners
in cleanup activities. So far,
the SJBEP has removed and
properly managed a total of
This newsletter is intended to
provide the latest information
to all of our Trash Free Waters
(TFW) partners and friends.
The Flow...of Trash Free
Waters is our opportunity to
highlight recent successes,
as well as shine a spotlight
on news and other related
items. It is produced by the
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, with support from
CSRA. Mention of commercial
products, publications, or Web
sites in this newsletter does
not constitute endorsement
or recommendation for use
by EPA, and shall not be used
for advertising or product
endorsement purposes.
Street crews clearing debris in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
1,436 cubic meters of debris,
keeping it out of the sewer
system and, therefore, helping
prevent flooding and other
public health problems.
Island-wide, EPA has been
working with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE),
the government of Puerto Rico,
and residents in the collection
of household hazardous waste,
electronics, and abandoned
or "orphan" containers,
which include drums, tanks,
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2.8 million they have been
assigned to remove.
The series of activities that
arose in immediate response
to the aftermath of hurricane
Maria aligns with the SJBEP's
TFW work plan objectives of
reducing the amount of debris
entering the waterways of
the SJBE. Recently, the SJBEP
iaunched a new campaign
across the watershed called
ABC for the Sustain ability of
the Estuary: A is for Oil, (in
Spanish, Aceite), B is for Bags
(Bolsas), and C is for Cigarette
Butts (Colillas). This campaign
is encouraging the recycling
of used cooking oil, use of
recyclable bags, and proper
disposal of cigarette butts
within the SJBE system,
Volunteers clearing debris in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
containers, and cylinders
that were found floating in
or near water bodies. Almost
8,000 drums, propane tanks,
cylinders and other containers
have been collected to date,
keeping hazardous materials
from reaching landfills. In
addition, as of December
7, 2017, USACE contractors
have removed about 701,326
cubic meters of debris out of
The PR TFW Team will be
continuing its efforts to reduce
the amount of trash entering
the waters of Puerto Rico.
New leadership was recently
selected to implement the PR
TFW Strategy island-wide, and
a meeting has been scheduled
for January with the
organizations nominated to
lead this effort. The recovery
of the island is going to be a
long-term journey.
—Evelyn Huertas
U.S. EPA Region 2
and
Cenilda Ramirez
TetraTech, Inc.
Monofilament Fishing Line Collection and Recycling
The Peconic Estuary Program
(PEP) in Long island, NY
has installed fishing line
receptacles at various
locations around the estuary
to provide a place for
fishermen to discard their
excess fishing line and help
combat marine plastic debris.
PEP volunteers assembled the
monofilament receptacles
in December 2016 during
a marine debris workshop.
In August, the final two
receptacles were installed.
PEP staff and volunteers are
responsible for collection
and maintenance of the
receptacles. During collection,
staff measure and record
the receptacle weight and
percentage filled to determine
the amount of fishing line in
each receptacle. To date, there
have been two collections,
with 0.64lbs of fishing line
collected. Once collected,
the fishing line is sent to The
Berkley Conservation Institute
Pure Fishing, Inc. for recycling
into tackle boxes, spools for
line, fish habitats, and other
products.
"We have a large Spanish
population in our watershed
so it was important to us
to include both an English
and Spanish sticker on the
receptacle explaining what
it was," noted Christie
Pfoertner, PEP Outreach
Coordinator. "As we started
installing the receptacles, we
ran into a few obstacles. In
some locations, there were
no structures to attach the
receptacles to so we had to
make our own posts. At some
sites, the posts didn't sit well
in sandy sediment and they
needed to be moved. When
we went through our first
collection, we realized that
garbage was being thrown
into the receptacles at some
locations, so grates were
placed on all the faces of the
receptacles to discourage
that activity. While the
process has been a learning
experience, we are thrilled to
see that people are using the
receptacles and helping to
keep our waters clean."
A map of PEP monofilament
recycling locations and
partner locations is available
on the PEP website (www.
peconicestuary.org/
protect-the-peconic/
priority-issues-in-the-peconic-
estuary/#Monofilament)
Another example of collecting
and recycling monofilament
fishing line is from Long Beach
Island, NJ, where an Eagle
Scout worked with several
partner organizations—
including his local township,
Boat US Foundation, Berkley
Conservation Institute, and the
Alliance for a Living Ocean —to
build fishing line receptacles.
These receptacles are now
installed at 11 sites, including
beach entrances, bait and
tackle shops, and marinas.
Find out more about this
project on the Alliance for a
Living Ocean web site (www.
livingocean.org/issues/single-
use-plastics/monofi lament).
Monofilament recycling station in the
Peconic Estuary watershed.

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Annual Trash Summit Provides Roadmap to Scaling Up Impact
in November 2017, leaders from around the Washington
DC metropolitan area gathered at the 11th Annual Trash
Summit to discuss local to regional solutions for a trash free
Potomac River. Organized by the Alice Ferguson Foundation
(fergusonfoundation.org), the Summit brought together more
than 200 community members, elected officials, municipal staff,
business leaders and nonprofit partners to learn what they could
do to prevent trash from ending up in our waterways.
During the event, speakers, panelists and attendees explored
proven waste management, litter prevention and watershed
cleanup solutions that can be scaled-up across sectors and
jurisdictions:
•	Plastic microfibers are in our water and our air, and we
release more of them each time we wash our clothes.
The Rozalia Project's (rozaliaproject.org) Rachael Miller
showcased the Cora Ball, an innovative iint-trap for the
washing machine; it prevents the tiny pieces of plastic
fiber that wash off clothes from going down the drain
and ending up in waterways. The Cora Ball was just one
example of a human-scale solution to a global problem.
•	Balloons aren't just festive - they're a threat to humans and
animals alike. Not oniy do released balloons come down to
earth as litter, they kill animals and can cause dangerous
power outages. Katie Register, executive director of Clean
Virginia Waterways (www.longwood.edu/cleanva), explained
how their 'Joyful Send-Off' campaign (see next story) uses
proven community-based social marketing techniques to
change wedding send-off behaviors and encourage green
alternatives. These techniques can be adapted and applied
to any type of iittering behavior.
•	Change starts close to home. Local officials, including
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, Montgomery
At the 11th Annual Trash Summit, business leaders shared waste reduction
strategies. More than 20 roundtable discussions highlighted innovative solutions
that can be scaled up across sectors and jurisdictions.
County, MD Executive Ike Leggett, and Prince George's
County, MD Executive Rushern L. Baker ili, each gave
updates on their jurisdiction's progress since the 2016
signing of the Anacostia Accord. The unprecedented level
of coordination within the Anacostia Watershed has led
to very real policy initiatives, such as plastic bag fees and
styrofoam bans, across these jurisdictions.
Whiie significant challenges remain, the Trash Summit
highlighted the many tools that already exist and how
local, small-scale initiatives can be scaled up to become
transformative regional solutions. The challenge now is to
engage new audiences, reach across sectors, and deepen
current partnerships to expand these solutions to regional, and
eventually, national scales. The more we work together, the
more progress we can make towards trash free waters.
—Laura Cattell Noll
Alice Ferguson Foundation
Balloon Release Alternatives for a Joyful Send-Off!
The last issue of The Flow
included a story about
the Mid-Atlantic Regional
Planning Body (RPB) and the
Trash Free Waters program's
role in the RPB's Marine
Debris Working Group as they
intend to address balloon
litter. Reducing balloon litter
is the first of many key issues
for achieving a Healthy Ocean
Ecosystem under Action 4
of the Ocean Action Plan.
Since then, the Virginia
Coastal Zone Management
Program and Clean Virginia
Waterways have launched
their Joyful Send-off social
marketing campaign
(www.JoyfulSendoff.org)
encouraging the proper use
and disposal of balloons at
events such as weddings.
The Joyful Send-off campaign
encourages people who are
planning events to choose
litter-free alternatives to
balloon releases, such as
blowing bubbles, waving
ribbons, planting native
trees or native seeds, or
tossing flower petals. Clean
Virginia Waterways' work
with the Virginia Coastal
Zone Management Program
highlights the importance
of social marketing in
conjunction with educational
materials to affect change
on a community level. Their
NOAA-funded project began
with the intention to expand
the campaign regionally since
balloon litter can easily travel
across state lines.
Their work is also supported
by a March 2016 article
(www.sciencedirect.
com/science/article/pii/
S0308597X15002985) by
Ocean Conservancy and
CSIRO that ranked balloons
as the third most dangerous
littered items because they
are so harmful to marine
wildlife ("Using Expert
Elicitation to Estimate the
Impacts of Plastic Pollution
on Marine Wildlife," Marine
Policy 65 (2016) 107-114).
While the threat of fines or
community service listed in
state litter laws may deter
some people from releasing
balloons, the Joyful Send-off
campaign aims to proactively
influence the event planning
process and therefore reduce
the need to restrict behaviors.
—Emma Maschal
ORISE Fellow

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EPA Region 10 Awards Environmental
Justice Small Grants to Local Communities
and Tribes in Alaska and Oregon
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Trash Free Waters Workshop in Panama
Participants in the November TFW Panama workshop.
On November 14-17, EPA's
Office of International and
Tribal Affairs (OITA) and EPA's
Puerto Rico office held a
two-day Trash Free Waters
stakeholder workshop in
Panama, in partnership
with Panama's Ministry of
Environment and United
Nations Environment's
Regional Office for Latin
America and the Caribbean
(ROLAC). Over 30 stakeholders
from Panama attended the
workshop. They learned
about EPA's Trash Free Waters
approach and shared examples
of projects in the U.S., Jamaica
and Peru. They also learned
about technologies from
around the world that can
be used to address marine
litter. Stakeholders included
ministries of environment
and tourism, universities,
NGOs, the Panama Canal
Authority, the office of the
mayor of Panama City, the
United Nations Development
Program and the US Embassy.
By the end of the workshop,
participants had developed
ideas for four projects to
reduce marine litter and will
submit full proposals to the
Ministry of Environment,
UNEP and EPA for review and
selection.
OITA is contributing financially
toward a community-based
project to be completed by the
end of September 2018. This
effort was launched at the Our
Ocean Conference in Chile in
2015 under a new partnership
with UN Environment and
Peace Corps. This work helps
fulfill a US obligation toward
reducing marine litter in the
Wider Caribbean Region
under the Land Based Sources
Protocol of the Cartagena
Convention.
—Stephanie Adrian
U.S. EPA Office of
International and
Tribal Affairs
On October 20, 2017, EPA
awarded Environmental Justice
Small Grants to the Sitka Tribe
in Alaska, Three Degrees
Warmer in Anchorage, Alaska,
and Trash for Peace in Portland,
Oregon. EPA's Environmental
Justice Small Grants program
provides funding for non-
profit and tribal organizations
to partner with stakeholders
in industry, government, and
academia.
The $30,000 Environmental
Justice Small Grant awarded
to the Sitka Tribe in Alaska
(STA) supports the project
"Microplastics in Tribal
Subsistence Foods in Southeast
Alaska," which includes a focus
on fish- and shellfish-related
issues. Project partners include
University of Alaska, Mount
Edgecumbe High School,
Southeast Alaska Watershed
Coalition, and the Sitka
Conservation Society. The body
of research about microplastics
in the ocean and their effect
on marine and terrestrial
animals has increased
substantially in the past ten
years. Over the course of one
year, STA will collect water
and subsistence food samples
from four locations within STA's
traditional territory to test for
the presence of microplastics
and associated toxins. Local
students will assist in sampling
local food and water, and
samples will be analyzed
by the University of Alaska.
Results will be compared to
commercially purchased foods
and safety standards. STA will
share these results with the
public so people can make
informed decisions about
harvesting traditional foods.
Proposed outputs include 72
subsistence food samples, 18
commercial food samples,
and 12 water samples
collected and tested. For more
information, contact
McCauley.Margaret@epa.gov
or Harris.Sydney@epa.gov at
EPA Region 10.
EPA's Environmental Justice
Small Grants Program is
designed to help communities
understand and address
exposure to multiple
environmental harms and
risks, and funds projects up
to $30,000 a year. To learn
more about the program,
please visit The Environmental
Justice Small Grants Program
web site (https://www.epa.
gov/environmentaljustice/
environmental-justice-small-
grants-program).
Don't you think it's time we all have an honest trash talk?
Ocean Today, in partnership with the NOAA Marine Debris
Program, has developed TRASH TALK, a fast-paced and
engaging 15-minute special video feature on marine debris. It
was specially designed to be part of World Ocean Day festivities
and beyond. To download, visit Ocean Today's web site
(oceantoday.noaa.gov/trashtalk_specialfeature) or The Trash
Talk web site (marinedebris.noaa.gov/discover-issue/trash-talk)

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The Rapids: News Drops
NEWS/EVENTS
And the Winner is....
As we reported in August's The Flow, in summer 2017 the EPA
Urban Waters team was nominated for a Service to America
Medals Award, known as the "Oscars" of government service.
Surabhi Shah and the Urban Waters Team were nominated for
their work to create public-private partnerships to clean up and
revitalize urban waterways and surrounding lands, spurring
economic development and reversing decades of neglect. We are
very pleased to announce that the Urban Waters team won in the
People's Choice category! Out of 430 nominees and after several
rounds of voting, the Urban Waters Team was chosen by popular
vote for making "the most admirable contribution to the American
people." Because of the close linkage between the Urban Waters
program and the Trash Free Waters program, we feel this can only
lead to more visibility for our joint efforts and more opportunities
to make a difference for clean waters.
Regional and State Action Planning: Washington and Oregon
Region 10 participated in Washington State's NOAA-led Marine
Debris Action Planning workshop in Ocean Shores, Washington
from December 5th - 6th. This event was the first of two
workshops in NOAA's Marine Debris Action Planning process,
which supports states in the creation of comprehensive Marine
Debris Action Plans by convening stakeholders from state and
local government, NGOs and advocacy groups, academia, and
any other organizations or individuals working on marine debris
prevention, education, research or removal. Participants define
statewide goals, strategies and actions for addressing marine
debris, and commit to supporting one another and regularly
checking in on progress. Taylor Biaggi of Region 10's Puget Sound
Program highlighted potential integration opportunities between
the Region's Trash Free Waters program and the Puget Sound
Partnership by encouraging participants to submit Near Term
Action proposals for the Puget Sound 2018-2022 Action Agenda
relating to marine debris priorities.
In 2016, EPA Region 10 participated in the Marine Debris Action
Planning process for Oregon, with input from the Sustainable
Materials Management, Ocean Dumping, Stormwater and Trash
Free Waters programs.
The 6th International Marine Debris Conference (6IMDC)
The 6th International Marine Debris Conference (6IMDC) will
be held in San Diego, California, on March 12-16,2018. The
Honolulu Strategy was created at the 5th International Marine
Debris Conference in 2011, so the 6IMDC will keep building on
the progress that has been made in the last seven years. The
conference will include over 75 sessions relating to Prevention;
Monitoring & Citizen Science; Research and Microplastics/
Microfibers; Private Sector Collaboration, Technology &
Innovation; Education & Communication; Implementing Effective
Law, Regulations & Policy; Removal; Single-use Product Policies;
Derelict Fishing Gear; and Innovative International Case Studies. It
will also include multiple presentations by EPA Trash Free Waters
team members and our partners. For more information, visit
the Marine Debris Conference web site (internationalmarine
debrisconference.org).
Marine Debris Monitoring Toolkit for Educators
In late August, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) announced the release of its Marine
Debris Kit for Educators, created through a collaborative effort
between the Marine Debris Program (MDP) and the Office of
National Marine Sanctuaries. This Toolkit translates the MDP's
Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project, a robust
citizen science initiative, for classroom use. The Toolkit is designed
to assist teachers in educating their students about marine debris
and involving them in marine debris research and outreach. Using
the Toolkit, students conduct marine debris surveys, enter data
into a national database, analyze data, and become involved in
marine debris stewardship within their communities.
The Marine Debris Monitoring Toolkit for Educators is available
for free download on the NOAA Marine Debris Program website:
https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/curricula/marine-debris-
monitoring-toolkit-educators
Trash Bash® in the Galveston Bay Watershed
Saturday, March 24th is the 25th anniversary of the River, Lakes,
Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash®—Texas' largest single-day waterway
cleanup. Volunteers will gather at multiple locations in the
Galveston Bay watershed to clean trash and debris from miles
of shoreline, enjoy lunch, get a free t-shirt, win prizes, and learn
more about protecting water quality—all in an exciting morning
of environmental stewardship. Since the event's inception, nearly
106,000 volunteers have cleaned up almost 2,200 tons of trash,
16 tons of recyclable materials, and 10,709 tires. To volunteer and
promote a healthy Galveston Bay watershed, visit The River, Lakes,
Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash® web site (www.TrashBash.org).
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program:
2018 Request for Proposals
Deadline: January 31, 2018
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Wildlife Habitat
Council, in cooperation with the U.S. EPA, USDA Forest Service,
US Fish and Wildlife Service, FedEx, and Southern Company are
soliciting applications for the 2018 Five Star and Urban Waters
Restoration program. Approximately $2 million in grants will
be awarded nationwide. Projects include a variety of ecological
improvements with targeted community outreach, education, and
stewardship, including such things as habitat restoration, wildlife
conservation, tree canopy enhancement, water quality monitoring,
and stormwater management. Projects should increase access
to the benefits of nature, reduce the impacts of environmental
hazards, and engage local communities - particularly underserved
communities - in project planning, outreach, and implementation.
Trash prevention project proposals are highly encouraged and
suggested within the RFP. For more information, please visit:
www.nfwf.org/fivestar/Pages/2018rfp.aspx.

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DC Stormwater Grants
Deadline: January 26, 2018
The goals of proposed projects should be to protect and enhance,
directly or indirectly, the District's water bodies or watersheds.
Projects should raise awareness and lead to behavior change
around watershed and stormwater-related issues, through
education, installation and maintenance of runoff-reducing green
infrastructure, art installations, or another means. Another goal
is to create new community partners and strengthen existing
relationships. Projects should be inspired and supported by
the target community. The District Department of Energy and
Environment will award multiple grants of up to $20,000. For more
information, please visit: https://doee.dc.gov/release/community-
stormwater-solutions-notice-funding-availability.
US Forest Service Citizen Science Grants
Deadline: January 31, 2018
The new CitSci Fund addresses the USFS priority of promoting
shared stewardship by increasing partnerships and volunteerism.
Each project can be funded up to $25,000 and will have one US
Forest Service Project Lead and one Partner Project Lead. Consider
applying if you are interested in engaging volunteers to collect
data and promote stewardship on National Forest Service lands.
For more information, please visit: https://www.fs.fed.us/working-
with-us/citizen-science/competitive-funding-program.
EPA Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Grants
Deadline: February 16, 2018
Ten awards will be made (one award per region) in amounts of up
to $120,000 per award for a two-year project period. Cooperative
agreements will be awarded to local community-based
organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations seeking to address
environmental and public health concerns in local underserved
communities through collaboration with other stakeholders,
such as local businesses and industry, local government, medical
providers, and academia. For more information, please visit:
https://www.epa.gov/environmental-justice/environmental-
justice-collaborative-problem-solving-cooperative-agreement-
0#tab-2.
Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Grants
Each year, Keep America Beautiful awards Cigarette Litter
Prevention Program grants to its affiliates, local governments,
business improvement districts, downtown associations, parks and
recreation areas, and other organizations dedicated to eradicating
litter and beautifying their communities. The application period
opens January 3, 2018. For more information, please visit: https://
www.kab.org/cigarette-litter-prevention/grant-information.
Water Finance Clearinghouse
Database of funding opportunities and resources available for
a variety of water projects. Filters can be applied for scope and
sector in order to effectively search for appropriate funding
opportunities. The Clearinghouse provides communities with
a searchable database with more than $10 billion in water
funding sources and over 550 resources to support local water
infrastructure projects. It consolidates and expands upon existing
EPA-supported databases to create a one-stop-shop for all
community water finance needs. You can access the Clearinghouse
here: https://ofmpub.epa.gov/apex/wfc/f?p=165:l
CONTESTS
California Coastal Art and Poetry Contest
Deadline: January 31, 2018
All California residents in kindergarten through grade 12 are
invited to participate. Entries must have a California coastal or
California marine theme. Poems and artwork must be student's
original work. Students may have their work featured in
California Coastal Commission materials and webpages. For more
information, please visit: https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/
poster/poster.html.
Bow Seat 2018 Ocean Awareness Student Contest
Deadline: June 18, 2018
Middle and high school students from around the world are
invited to create works of art, poetry, prose, or film that speak
to this year's theme - Ocean Pollution: Challenges & Solutions.
Students need an adult sponsor to submit to the Contest, and
the Contest is completely free to enter. Students can earn awards
up to $1,500 in each category, and Bow Seat also grants Sponsor
Recognition awards of $750 for outstanding teachers, parents,
and mentors who help a student submit to the Contest. For more
information, please visit: http://fromthebowseat.org/contest.php.
Bow Seat 2018 Marine Debris Creative Advocacy Competition
Deadline: June 18, 2018
This competition challenges middle and high school students
from the US to implement real-world advocacy projects in their
schools and communities, with the goals of educating the public
about marine debris, inspiring people to change their behavior,
and engaging them in activities that reduce or prevent marine
debris. Students need an adult sponsor to participate in the
competition, and the competition is free to enter. Students can
earn awards up to $5,000. For more information, please visit:
http://fromthebowseat.org/advocacy-competition.php.
Have a TFW Story to Share?
The Flow is always looking for TFW articles, news, and event information.
Contact the editor at mayio.alice@epa.gov for submission deadlines.

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