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How microplastic research in Denver’s South Platte River can help a first-of-its-kind study
Anne Marie Mozrall, PhD candidate in civil and environmental engineering, says while awareness of microplastics as a health concern has grown there are still gaps in understanding where they come from and the effects they have on the environment.
May 14, 2026
NASA airplane in Colorado Springs mapping the West for critical mineral resources
Matt Morgan, director of the Colorado Geological Survey, said the NASA airplane will be used to collect data on energy and mineral resources, and also for geologic hazards like landslides, debris flows, and rockfalls.
May 14, 2026
Colorado School of Mines students on the hunt for microplastics lurking in Denver's South Platte
Anne Marie Mozrall, PhD candidate in civil and environmental engineering, is leading a study looking at microplastics that have found their way into the South Platte River.
May 13, 2026