US EPA Benthic HABs Discussion Group webpage Time: October 17, 2023, 9:00am – 10:30 am PDT (UTC -7) Agenda 1) Introduction and announcements – Upcoming meetings, recent papers, other news, etc. 2) Ramesh Goel, Professor, University of Utah Benthic Cyanobacteria in Zion’s National Park: Insight using omics tools. Abstract: Toxic cyanobacteria blooms are consistently observed […]
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Bioinformatic analysis of the SARS-CoV-2 ORF1ab, S, M and nsp16 assays, against currently circulating variants and subvariants, confirm the assays demonstrate a level of sequence identity which predicts over 95.2% detection of all good quality1 SARS-CoV-2 sequences. The sequences analysed were published on the GISAID EpiCoV database and collected between 1st and 31st August 2023.
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https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/epa-publishes-updated-risk-assessments-chemical-acephate Acephate will initially enter the environment via direct application (e.g., liquid spray) to use sites. It may move off-site via spray drift and runoff (dissolution in runoff water). Additionally given its high mobility, acephate may move into groundwater systems, however this movement is inhibited by its low persistence in soil. Based on the vapor
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August_2023 Small Systems Webinar Flyer Cybersecurity August 29, 2023 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET Tools and Resources to Help Your Small Systems Build Cyber Resilience This presentation will provide utilities with information on freely available resources and funding opportunities that utilities can take advantage of to reduce the threat of cyber attacks. Nushat Thomas, M.S.
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The Microcystis cyanobacteria bloom is present in western Lake Erie but cloud cover and winds above 9.0 mph prevent determining the area. The bloom extends from Stony Point, MI to of Port Clinton, OH and extends into the western basin. Sandusky Bay has a local bloom of mixed cyanobacteria. Toxins have been detected below the recreational limit.
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What are algae? Algae are microscopic organisms that live in aquatic environments and use photosynthesis to produce energy from sunlight, just like plants. Algae can be found in all types of natural waters, including salt water, fresh water, and brackish water (a mix of salt and fresh water). A few types of algae produce toxins.
Summary Report – One Health Harmful Algal Bloom System (OHHABS), United States, 2021 | CDC Highlights Sixteen states voluntarily reported 368 harmful algal blooms (HABs) that resulted in a total of 117 human illnesses and at least 2,715 animal illnesses. HAB events predominantly occurred in summer months, peaking in August (92; 25%), and most
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