Harmful Algal Blooms What they are and how government agencies are addressing the threat
Saturday, September 30th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Space at Greenstar 700 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Join the *Community Science Institute*, co-sponsors *Cayuga Lake Watershed Network* and *Floating Classroom*, and other organizations* Saturday, September 30th, as we address the concerns surrounding the recent outbreak of suspicious algal blooms in Cayuga Lake. Speakers will highlight key aspects of the ecology and toxicity of blue-green algae, review measures taken to protect public health, and respond to questions from the audience. Participating organizations will offer a wealth of HABs related information. Refreshments will be provided. See agenda and speakers below. Part A: What are “Blue-Green Algae” and What Makes Them Bloom? ¨ 9:00 - 9:05 AM: Introductory Remarks - Claire Weston, Outreach Coordinator, Community Science Institute ¨ 9:05 - 9:30 AM: The Ecology of Cyanobacteria - Dr. Lisa Cleckner, Director, Finger Lakes Institute ¨ 9:30 - 9:50 AM: Testing for Toxins - Dr. Steve Penningroth, Director, Community Science Institute 10:00 - 10:15 AM - First coffee break; visit participating organizations’ display tables; submit questions for speaker panel. Part B: HABs and Public Health ¨ 10:15 - 10:35 AM: Monitoring Drinking Water and Swimming Areas for potential HABs Toxins - Mr. Adriel Shea, Senior Public Health Sanitarian, Tompkins County Health Department ¨ 10:35 - 11:00 AM: Volunteer HABs Surveillance Program - Mr. Tony Presigiacomo, NYSDEC Finger Lakes Hub 11:00 - 11:15 AM - Second coffee break; visit participating organizations’ display tables; submit questions for speaker panel. Part C: Panel of speakers discuss issues and respond to audience questions ¨ 11:15 - 11:35 AM: Panel discussion highlights core issues ¨ 11:35 - 12:00 PM: Panelists respond to written questions submitted by members of the audience *Invited organizations include: Finger Lakes Institute, Tompkins County Department of Health, NYSDEC Finger Lakes Hub, Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Organization, Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission, Finger Lakes PRISM, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County For more information visit www.communityscience.org or email i...@communityscience.org -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
