New York State Harmful Blue-Green Algae Blooms (HABs) and Health: The Know It! Avoid It! Report It! Response
Presenters:
James Maurer, Section Chief, Recreational Environmental Health, Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection, Center for Environmental Health, New York State Department of Health
Kristine Wheeler, PE, Assistant Director, Bureau of Water Supply Protection, Center for Environmental Health, New York State Department of Health
At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to:
Recognize potential HABs and HAB exposures in New York State;
Locate resources for consistent communication of HAB risks and exposures; and
Recommend individual and community actions to minimize exposures and health effects of HABs.