Indig. Microplastic Proj.

Researching microplastics in our communities

NAFP is leading efforts to monitor the environmental and human health impacts of microplastics. As microplastics are now pervasive across ecosystems, Indigenous Peoples are on the front lines of protecting communities and advancing awareness of this global challenge. In response, NAFP is launching the first-ever Indigenous-led research initiative focused on analyzing microplastics in rain and snow water, in collaboration with LaBeaud Labs at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

INDIGENOUS MICROPLASTICS RESEARCH PROJECT

Investigation of Microplastics with a particle size of ~10 µm to 500µm; at 13 identified sites.

First Indigenous-led research on Microplastics.

Investigation of Microplastics with a particle size of ~10 µm to 500µm; at 13 identified sampling sites 2025/2026 storm season

Strategic background, multi-year planning strategy.

Water and Snow samples are being analyzed at Stanford School of Medicine, LaBeaud Labs.

First Indigenous-led research on Microplastics.

Take a look at the map of our microplastics sampling sites. Want to know where sampling is being done? Take a look.

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Indigenous Microplastics Research Project

Researching microplastics in our communities

Geographic Map showing DISTRIBUTION OF MICROPLASTICS Sampling Sites

INDIGENOUS MICROPLASTICS RESEARCH PROJECT

Investigation of Microplastics with a particle size of ~10 µm to 500µm; at 13 identified sites.

First Indigenous-led research on Microplastics.

Old Medicine, meets New Medicine

Searching for the cure for Microplastics Pollution

Tribal Water Sampler Certificate Program Coming Soon

Tribal Water Sampler Certificate Program Coming Soon