Grants and Contributions:

Observation and analysis of microplastic distribution in the St. Lawrence River

1033274

$164,030.00

Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 1, 2027

The presence, sources and transport pathways of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNP) in the St. Lawrence River will be studied through multi-seasonal and multi-site sampling campaigns, analytical characterization and data integration into the NRC’s COMEX platform to validate its CaMPSim-3D model. The project will quantify the distribution of MNP in the River, identify their main sources, and analyze the influence of hydrodynamics on their transport through seasonal fieldwork and several analytical characterization techniques. The data will be integrated into the NRC platform, standardized, and analyzed using statistical and machine learning approaches to identify pollution trends and comparisons. The results will validate the model, improve the modelling of plastic fate and transport, support the development of plastic reduction policies and strategies, and strengthen the NRC’s decision support system on microplastics.

National Research Council Canada

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.

Quebec, Quebec, CA G1V 0A6

172-2025-2026-Q2-1033274

Grant

Grants and Contributions

119278950

Academia

Université Laval

Louis-Hébert

24043

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

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.

541710