Cece Gerstenbacher joins the podcast today to discuss environmental stewardship. Cece is an Environmental Program Coordinator as part of the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC). Here, she works on everything from coastal restoration to water quality monitoring – serving a foundational role in the protection and responsible use of Merrimack Valley’s prime natural resources.  Cece is on a mission to bring Merrimack Valley towards a sustainable future, and in this episode, she describes how her work is bringing this vision to life… Tune in now to learn about: What a regional planning agency is. How seagrass ecosystems may be impacted by microplastic pollution.  The pervasive nature of microplastics.  What water quality samples can tell researchers about microplastic contamination. Want to find out more about Cece and her work? Visit mvpc.org now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C