California scientist’s union contract has been expired since July 1, 2020. Salaries were cut 10% for a year, restored July 1, 2021, and have remained stagnant. For nearly two years, State scientists have been completely ignored. Governor Newsom Press Office this is how much you value science.

Less than a month until our Summer Teleconference on 7/13 from 9-11 am PDT! We will be hearing presentations from Anja Brandon, PhD, Althea, Lisa Erdle, PhD, and Valerie Hanley, Ph.D.. RSVP at beav.es/iUi . . . DTSC 5 Gyres Ocean Conservancy Dr. Susanne Brander 🐟 🌊

#Microplastics detected in breastmilk of 26 out of 34 women. No significant relationships between age, personal care product use, or consumption of shellfish/fish, beverages, or food in plastic packaging. mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/1…

Free webinar August 25th through Texas A&M University: Industry, government, and academia will share perspectives on regulatory science of #microplastics Register here: calendar.tamu.edu/toxicology/eve…

Fantastic meeting in Boston discussing #microplastics with ITRC!

June is #Pride Month! For over 50 years, people around the world have come together to celebrate, promote, and fight for the human rights of LGBTQIA+ persons. State Scientists are no different. Happy Pride!

Thanks Track 7 Brewing for appreciating your employees! y - Sacramento Kings Beam Sacramento Kings

California Senate Bill 1147 (introduced Feb, 2024) would require OEHHA to evaluate health impacts of #microplastics in #drinkingWater and #bottledWater, and establish testing requirements for #microplastics in #bottledWater

Join #DTSC for another Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) educational workshop series on #SoilRemediation. Soil Smarts Workshop #1: Wednesday, Nov 20, 6-8pm Learn more & RSVP: bit.ly/SoilSmartsWS1