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BC Conservation Foundation, Vancouver Island University, University of British Columbia, the Pacific Salmon Foundation, and the City of Vancouver) that will be hosting a two-day workshop in Nanaimo, BC on February 18 – 19, 2026. You have received this email invitation as you either attended a previous 6PPDQ Workshop in Nanaimo, expressed interest in doing so, or were identified by our project planning committee as someone this event would be applicable to (i.e., municipal planners, stormwater management staff, etc.). 
Join researchers, First Nations representatives, stewardship groups, engineers, and community practitioners for a two-day workshop on understanding and addressing tire wear toxicants—especially 6PPD-quinone (6PPDQ)—in Pacific Northwest watersheds. The event brings together experts and on-the-ground leaders to share current science, community perspectives, and practical solutions for reducing contaminant impacts on salmon, trout, and freshwater ecosystems. Open to researchers, environmental professionals, community stewards, and decision-makers, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to regional efforts to reduce tire wear toxicants and protect aquatic ecosystems. 
Participants will gain an overview of emerging research, explore watershed challenges and collaborative opportunities, and hear from those advancing green stormwater infrastructure. Sessions will highlight new findings on 6PPDQ, reflections from watershed stewards, and innovations in mitigation design and monitoring. Day 2 includes an interactive breakout session to deepen discussion, build connections, and identify shared priorities and actionable next steps.

Agenda and Details coming later in the season.