BEACHNET==> Minnesota HAB workshops, March 4, 5, 6 2008

[Sonia Joseph <Sonia.Joseph@noaa.gov>]

Attention Minnesota environmental and public health managers:

Worried about blue-green algae blooms? Not sure what conditions are 
likely to promote algal toxicity? Wondering about the potential human or 
animal health risks? Wishing you knew where to turn for assistance? Then 
one of these workshops is for you.



Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) may present health risks for humans and 
animals (pets & livestock) and seem to be more common on our Minnesota 
lakes in recent years. Learn about algal ecology, research on HABs in 
Minnesota and the Great Lakes, possible human and animal health risks, 
and communicating effective messages at a workshop in Sauk Centre, 
Mankato, or St. Paul.



These three, one-day workshops are intended for local decision-makers 
who deal with blue-green algal blooms, potential human and animal health 
risks, and public outreach. Cost is only $15 to cover the cost of food. 
To register online or for more information, directions, agenda, and 
details on the webcast, visit: www.seagrant.umn.edu/news



All workshops will run from 10:00 to 3:00, with registration beginning 
at 9:30. March 4 - Sauk Centre; March 5 - Mankato; March 6 - St. Paul.  
The St. Paul workshop will also be web cast. On the day of the workshop, 
visit the MN Pollution Control Agency web site (www.pca.state.mn.us) and 
follow the links for the webcast.



The workshops are sponsored by Minnesota Sea Grant, Minnesota Pollution 
Control Agency, NOAA Center of Excellence for Great Lakes and Human 
Health, U of MN Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University 
Mankato Water Resources Center, and the Minnesota River Board.



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Sonia Joseph
Michigan Sea Grant Outreach Coordinator
Center of Excellence for Great Lakes and Human Health (CEGLHH)
 NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
2205 Commonwealth Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 741-2283
(734) 741-2055 (fax)

www.glerl.noaa.gov/res/Centers/HumanHealth

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