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2010 CYANOBACTERIA WORKSHOP

at Oregon State University

The Oregon Lakes Association in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Human Services – Public Health Division – Harmful Algal Bloom Surveillance Program recently held a Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) workshop at Oregon State University May 24th and 25th. This event provided an opportunity for lake and water supply managers to broaden their understanding of HABs monitoring, taxonomy, toxins, and treatment.  The cost of the two workshop was $130 for OLA members and $150 for non-members.

The conference was led by world renowned cyanobacteria specialist Dr. Wayne Carmichael, professor emeritus at Wright State University, and Oregon State University cyanobacterial microbiologist Dr. Theo Dreher. Additional presentation were given by Jennifer Ketterman and Casey Lyon both from the Oregon Department of Human Services.  As a courtesy to the Oregon Lakes Association the presenters have provided copies of their presentations which are permanently archived here on the OLA website.  To view simply click on the individual lectures linked in the schedule below.  

SCHEDULE (Printable Version)

Day 1 – Monday – Dryden & Nash Halls

 8:30 a.m. –  9:00 a.m.

Registration

 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

History and Biology of Cyanobacteria Harmful Algae Blooms (CyanoHABs) Dr. Wayne Carmichael

10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.

Break

10:10 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

Detection and Analysis Methods for Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins Dr. Carmichael

10:55 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Break

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lab exercises—Cyanobacteria taxonomy and identification. Water sampling and sample handling (Dr. Carmichael and Dr. Theo Dreher plus lab assistants)

12:30 p.m.– 1:30 p.m.

Lunch

 1:30 p.m. – 5 (+?) p.m.

Lab exercises plus demonstrations on detection and monitoring (Focus on ELISA and HPLC/LC-MS) (Dr. Carmichael and Dr. Dreher plus lab assistants)

 

Day Two – Tuesday –  Dryden Hall 213         

 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Review-Discussion from Day 1

 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Identification, Sampling and Handling of CyanoHABs. Includes guidance on visual observations for field identification.  Dr. Carmichael

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Chemistry and Toxicology of Cyanotoxins – Includes WHO/USEPA Risk Guidance. Dr. Carmichael

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CyanoHABs and their Health Risks, HAB Occurrence and Management in Oregon.  Jennifer Ketterman-ODHS- HABS program
11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m

Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance.  Casey Lyon Environmental Health Specialist, DHS-Drinking water program

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

 1:00 p.m. –  2:00 p.m.

Water Treatment for Removal and Inactivation of Cyanotoxins
Management and Mitigation of Water blooms.  Dr. Carmichael

 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Break

 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Genetic methods and Studies on Toxigenic Cyanobacteria.  Dr. Dreher

 3:00 p.m.

Wrap up-Discussion Dr. Carmichael, Dr. Dreher, Jennifer Ketterman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Lecture Slides

 
  Oregon DHS HABs  
  Cyanobacteria  
     
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