PPT-Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs):

A Regional and Nationwide Concern William Goodfellow Margaret McArdle and Kendra Brown Exponent December 5 2018 Illinois Pollution Control Board 3 4 HAB Organisms Vary by Region Dinoflagellate Red tide . Learn to recognize blue green algae and the characteristics of a harmful algal bloom HAB Be alert take appropriate precautions for people and pets and have fun on the water After you swim wade or ski be sure to shower with warm soapy water and wash kdheksgovalgaeillness 1 What causes bluegreen algae blooms Bluegreen algae are a natural part of water based ecosystems They become a problem when nutrient s phosphorus and nitr ogen are present in concentrations above what would occur naturally Unde Are they harmful?. Are they beneficial?. Microorganisms. Micro. So small you can’t see it!. Organisms . It’s alive!. Which are harmful?. Which are beneficial?. Beneficial Microorganisms . Algae. grows on water and produces oxygen. Gerard A. Clyde, Jr., . Ph.D. – Tulsa District. Brook Herman – Engineer Research & Development Center, Environmental Laboratory. Erich B. Emery – Lakes and River Division, Ohio River. Kathryn L. Tackley – Portland District. Suppose there is a farm near a slow-moving body of water. . The fertilizer runoff from the farm enters the slow-moving body of water and becomes thoroughly mixed. . The concentration of fertilizer in the water influences the occurrence of harmful algal blooms. . a public health concernDHS PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISIONIndependent Healthy SafePeople who draw water directly from an a31ected water body are advised that it may be dangerous to drink If you or your drinkin Algal blooms can produce toxins that hurt people animals and the environment Learn what harmful algal blooms are and how to avoid themWhen in doubt stay outTweetsGeneral AwarenessTake care of yourself SpiresMatsBlobsRooted PlantsFloating PlantsPlantlike AlgaeFilamentous AlgaeScum Bubbling or Spitlike Floating FoamPaint or SoupLettuce or Chopped GrassThis quick guide provides a visual comparison of Credit: D. Gong/VIMS. Researcher Dr. Kimberly Reece using an instrument to measure water quality. Credit: S. Pease/VIMS. TINY KILLERS: . Monitoring Harmful Algae. A Solid Phase Adsorption Toxin Tracking (or SPATT) disc after it has been removed from the water. Credit: S. Pease/VIMS. HABs occur when colonies of algae — simple plants that live in the sea and freshwater — grow out of control and produce toxic effects on people, animals or ecosystems.. Florida experiences different types of HABs such as:. . Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in California and SWAMP's Statewide Strategy . CCHAB Network. January 21, 2016. Beverley Anderson-Abbs. SWAMP – OIMA. Beverley.Anderson-Abbs@waterboards.ca.gov. Stephen J. Souza, Ph.D.. Clean Waters Consulting, LLC. SJSouza.CWC@gmail.com. Thanks To. What the HABs is Going On?. What Is a Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB)?. “Algae bloom” caused by cyanobacteria ...blue-green algae.. Prevent/End Harmful Algal Blooms. Dr. Kevin Shurtleff. Associate Professor. Department of Chemistry. Utah Valley . University. Global . Problem: . Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Red Tide, Florida Coast, August 2018.. Algai. Toxins. Dr. Ayat B. Al-. Ghafari. Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences. e.mail. : abalghafari@kau.edu.sa. Algae refers to a large and diverse group of aquatic organisms that contain chlorophyll and carry out oxygenic photosynthesis. .