Coverage dated September 28, 2026

New study finds microplastics 3-4 times higher in Truckee River than Lake Tahoe

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TRUCKEE-TAHOE BASIN Calif. / Nev. – Microplastics are occurring at a higher concentration in the Truckee River than in Lake Tahoe by a factor of 3-4, according to a recently published study. Researchers say this...

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    TRUCKEE-TAHOE BASIN Calif. / Nev. – Microplastics are occurring at a higher concentration in the Truckee River than in Lake Tahoe by a factor of 3-4, according to a recently published study. Researchers say this...

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