Oregon State University and Lakes Association held the 2023 Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Bloom Stakeholder Meeting  on Friday, March 17, 2023

At this annual meeting, stakeholders share information on recent blooms and any changes in regulations and bloom management. Those with new interests in or management responsibilities for HABs in lakes and reservoirs will find this a good meeting to make connections with people in Oregon who are knowledgeable about HABs. 

Many thanks to the panelists and participants for taking part in this event! If you'd like to review the talks or were not able to attend,  YouTube recordings of the talks and the slides presented are available at the link below. 

WATCH THE 2023 CYANOHABS MEETING NOW

In this issue:

• Fall 2022 OLA Conference Report

• Klamath River dam removals moving ahead

• DEQ introduces a web-based application for detecting and monitoring cynobacterial blooms

• DEQ renewal of Pesticide permit aimed at keeping lakes clean

• Changes among OLA Board of Directors

• OLA committees and subcomittees: Opportunities to help

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OLAs Mission is to promote the understanding, protection, and thoughtful management of lakes and watersheds in Oregon. To fulfill this mission, OLA holds lakes conferences and workshops, publishes the Lake Wise newsletter, advocates for lakes in the legislative arena, and offers graduate student scholarships. 

OLA strives to be a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all members, students, event participants and community partners. We encourage participation by all regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin, color, race, religion, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. OLA recognizes a diversity of perspectives is important to tackle the complex issues facing Oregon’s lakes and watersheds.