Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, have become an increasing concern for water managers in recent years. Harmful cyanobacterial algae blooms (cHABs) are on the rise in many freshwater bodies, posing risks to drinking water supplies, recreation and aquatic ecosystems. This workshop will explore the past, present and potential future of cyanobacteria, with a focus on understanding the drivers behind the resurgence of cHABs.
Hear experts share case studies, monitoring approaches and the latest research on topics like internal nutrient loading, climate change impacts and cutting-edge detection methods.
Presentation Details:
- Credit Valley Conservation’s Cyanobacteria journey
Amanjot Singh, Credit Valley Conservation - Recommended Approaches to Cyanobacteria Monitoring
Jill Crumb, Tree Frog Environmental - Advances in microbial source tracking to detect sewage contamination and sources of nutrients contributing to harmful algal blooms
Tom Edge, Retd. Environment and Climate Change Canada scientist - Approaches to Characterization of Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms in Southern Ontario
Herb Schellhorn, McMaster University - Lake Functioning: Internal Phosphorus Loading, Cyanobacteria, and Climate Change
Gertrud K. Nürnberg, author “Lake Functioning: Internal Phosphorus Loading, Cyanobacteria, and Climate Change"
Join us in Person or Online
This workshop is hybrid. You can join in-person or virtually.
If you would like to attend in person, registration is required.
If you would like to attend virtually, please see the Microsoft Teams link here.
If you have any questions, email us.
