This study examined the presence and effect of micro and nanoplastics in an urban environment on the freshwater mussel, Elliptio complanata. Mussels were collected from a pristine lake located in the Laurentians region in Quebec, Canada, and placed in three locations in the St. Lawrence River around the City of Montreal. Mussels were exposed for a period of three months, after which they were collected, sacrificed, and analysed.
All data are a part subject of a publication containing method details, full QA/QC, interpretations and conclusions. Citation: Gagné F, Roubeau-Dumont E, André C, Auclair J. Micro and Nanoplastic Contamination and Its Effects on Freshwater Mussels Caged in an Urban Area. Journal of Xenobiotics. 2023; 13(4):761-774. doi.org/10.3390/jox13040048
Supplemental Information
The St. Lawrence Action Plan (SLAP) 2011 to 2026 (see http://planstlaurent.qc.ca/en/home.html) is the latest Canada-Quebec Agreement on the St. Lawrence and builds on the four previous agreements implemented since 1988.
The agreement aims to conserve and enhance the St. Lawrence. It is based on strong collaboration and the pooling of resources and expertise between the governments of Canada and Quebec. As part of their respective responsibilities for the management of the St. Lawrence basin, these two governments recognize the need for close cooperation to tackle the environmental challenges facing this important ecosystem. Other partners are also joining in this initiative, including local organizations, environmental groups, research centres, and universities.
For more information on SLAP, please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/ecosystem-initiatives/st-lawrence-action-plan.html