Tire Wear Toxin Workshop

The first workshop, Protecting Salmon From Tire Wear Toxins – 6-PPDQ Workshop 2024, was hosted in Nanaimo, BC on April 29 – 30, 2024.

Day 1 (April 29) was directed towards the public, where an overview of 6-PPDQ and current, local and regional research initiatives will be discussed. We had leading 6-PPDQ research scientists, Ed Kolodziej (University of Washington) and Markus Brinkmann (University of Saskatchewan), provide an overview of the discovery of 6-PPDQ’s impacts and tire wear toxin research on both sides of the border. The first day was intended to be of general interest and an opportunity for all interested parties to meet, share, and learn.

Day 2 (April 30) had a more technical focus, where researchers discussed early results and identified current challenges and opportunities. There were presentations and panel discussions prepared by multiple research organizations, including Vancouver Island University’s Applied Environmental Research Lab, the University of British Columbia’s Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and more.

A second public facing workshop is currently being planned for April or May 2025. The project team is still working out the details. If you’re interested in being on the distribution list for the upcoming workshop registration invite, please sign up below.