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Title:
Understanding the dispersion of microplastics in the Fraser River and the Strait of Georgia through field sampling and numerical modeling
Agreement Number:
1029475
Agreement Value:
$271,695.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The Project combines field sampling over two years in the Fraser River and the Strait of Georgia along with the Recipient and the NRC developing numerical models at different scales to understand microplastics fate from source to sinks in these water systems. Standard protocols will be developed for sampling along with methods for analysis of microplastics in aquatic environments. The sampling data will establish a database for microplastic lateral and vertical distribution and their temporal evolution. Microplastic hotspots will be identified. The field sampling results will feed into numerical simulations tracking microplastic particles in realistic flow fields and will also provide data for validating the numerical model assumptions. The numerical tools will be used in a complementary way to predict the fate of microplastics under realistic scenarios. The field and simulated data will contribute to creating a decision support system for informing policy makers and environmental organizations.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6T 1Z3
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1029475
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108161779
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
The University of British Columbia
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Quadra
Federal Riding Number:
59040
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:
541710