2015 Harmful Algal Bloom Technical Workshop

When
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
Oregon State University: Ag & Life Science (ALS) Building - Room 4001 & Nash Hall 304
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Registered
45 registrants

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1) Oregon Lakes Association Member – $25.00
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2) Non-Member Registration – $40.00
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Oregon Lakes Association and Oregon State University with cooperation from Oregon Health Authority are sponsoring a Harmful Algal Bloom Technical Workshop on Wednesday, March 25, 2015.

This day long workshop is designed for scientists, natural resource managers, and field personnel. A more programmatic companion HABs Stakeholder Meeting occurs earlier in the year.

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9:30 – 9:35 Introduction: Theo Dreher, Dept of Microbiology, OSU
9:35 – 10:05 Background information on cyanobacteria and factors favoring bloom formation: Al Johnson, Hydrologist,U.S. Forest Service
10:05 – 10:35 Effects of cyanobacterial toxins and routes of exposure: Tim Otten, Department of Microbiology, OSU
10:35 – 10:50 Break
10:50 – 11:20 Oregon Health Authority Guidance for Recreational Waters; protocols for sampling, laboratory analysis, and health advisories: Rebecca Hillwig, Program Coordinator, Beach & Harmful Algal Blooms, Center for Health Protection, Oregon Health Authority
11:20 – 11:40 U.S. Forest Service protocol for cyanobacteria bloom monitoring and public health advisories: Al Johnson, USFS
11:40 – 12:00 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers protocol for cyanobacteria bloom monitoring and public health advisories: Dan Turner, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Portland District
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00 – 1:30 Principals of ELISA and LC/MS and applications to cyanotoxin assay: Theo Dreher, Dept. of Microbiology, OSU
1:30 – 3:00 Laboratory session: Identification of common potentially toxic cyanobacteria; Microcystin dip-stick ELISA assay

Location: Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (Campus Map)

Ag & Life Sciences (ALS) Building, Room 4001 (morning)
Nash Hall, Room 304 (afternoon)

Parking: Parking at OSU has undergone a major revision. Short-term or Commuter Parking is available for $12 in A Zones or $10 for B or C Zones. Government Plates are not exempt from payment, so please get your parking permit either at a kiosk or online in advance.

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Enquiries to: Dr. Theo Dreher, Department of Microbiology, Oregon State University Email: theo.dreher@oregonstate.edu

Brought to you by Oregon Lakes Association and Oregon State University with cooperation from Oregon Health Authority.