On November 7th, three members of our research team had the incredible opportunity to visit the Salish School of Spokane (SSS) and work directly with students on a hands-on science lesson tied to our ongoing research. This collaboration was more than just a visit—it was a chance to connect students with real-world environmental science and…
On March 29, 2024, the world’s top tire manufacturers came together to tackle an important issue: finding safer alternatives to 6PPD, the now infamous chemical widely used in tires to prevent wear and tear. Organized by the US Tire Manufacturers Association, these companies met to discuss their options, exploring over sixty chemicals as potential replacements….
In December 2023, the EPA released Draft Method 1634—a step-by-step guide for researchers to accurately measure 6PPD-Q levels in surface water. This standardized method gives researchers, Tribes, and local governments a consistent way to assess how 6PPD-Q might be affecting local water sources. While it still needs final approval under the Clean Water Act, this…
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is an organization dedicated to highlighting international innovations and scientific research in the fields of Earth and Space Science. Their annual meeting each December brings together over 20,000 researchers from all over the world to present and discuss the latest scientific developments. Researchers Elizabeth Herrmann, Sultan Aljohani, and Dr. Mary…
Our partners, The Salish School of Spokane, traveled to the UI campus in Moscow, ID for a day of interactive learning. They dissected invasive crayfish collected from the John Day River to learn about crayfish anatomy, their role in aquatic food webs, and how they may be good indicators for tire wear pollution.