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Coverage dated November 10, 2026

Chesapeake Bay Watershed is 'full of harmful microplastics,' per new report

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Chesapeake Bay Watershed is full of harmful microplastics, a lot of which come from Pennsylvania, according to a new report. That's what leaders from Penn Environment said during an event at the State Capitol on Tuesday.

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  1. PA Home Page

    Study details microplastics in Chesapeake Bay Watershed (opens PA Home Page)

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    PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new study from the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center found microplastics in 100% of tested sites in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, including in the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County.

  2. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Chesapeake Bay Watershed is 'full of harmful microplastics,' per new report (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Chesapeake Bay Watershed is full of harmful microplastics, a lot of which come from Pennsylvania, according to a new report. That's what leaders from Penn Environment said during an event at the State Capitol on Tuesday.

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