Managing Harmful Algal Blooms: From Data to Decisions

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Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have increased in both frequency and intensity in the last two decades, driven by climate change and activities that introduce growth-stimulating nutrients into waterways.

Concerns related to freshwater HABs range from the innocuous but unpleasant taste and odor compounds that find their way into drinking water to fish kills and algal toxins that are harmful to human health. These consequences have increased the pressure upon researchers, watershed managers, water utility operators, and public health professionals to closely monitor the onset of HABs and prepare to respond.

• Which factors contribute to HABs and what makes HABs problematic
• How biological responders can monitor water quality and metrological parameters to minimize the impact of HABs and human exposure
• How unique pigments of algae allow for monitoring using fluorescence-based tools, ranging from handheld meters to satellites
• The importance of monitoring water quality parameters that either lead to or result from HABs

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